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Post by Debbie on Sept 5, 2011 8:15:45 GMT -1
for overweight/insulin type problems. In this month's issue of 'Equus' magazine. www.equisearch.com/horses_care/how-psyllium-can-help-reduce-equine-obesity/Now it was a small study group of 16 horses, but ... The data showed that horses who received a psyllium supplement, regardless of dose, had lower blood glucose levels after eating. In addition, horses on the highest dose of psyllium supplement had lower insulin concentrations after meals, compared to the rest of the horses, indicating greater sensitivity to the hormone.This could have wonderful implications for ponies that struggle with weight issues, or have other implications like Cushings, Laminitis, or possibly even HYPP/tying up types. Psyllium's been used here traditionally to clear sand from the gut, but this looks like a wonderful benefit  Mods, given the recent changes and the fact that this could help several different problems, I had no clue which board to put it under  Feel free to move it to whichever board it would fit the best |
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Post by ryebrook on Sept 5, 2011 8:40:05 GMT -1
Thanks for putting this on Debbie  will look into it for Jodie xx |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2011 9:44:20 GMT -1
Thanks for that Debbie, definately going to try it with Alfie, I strip graze him, hack him most days and he is still the size of a house, he has no hay or hard feed! When the vet came to do his annual vaccinations she said what the blooming hell are you feeding him? Was so embarrassed! But can;t restrict him anymore without the worry of colic etc.
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Post by Debbie on Sept 5, 2011 11:49:29 GMT -1
You are both most welcome  I dearly hope it helps |
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Post by SuzieP on Sept 5, 2011 12:48:46 GMT -1
I think this could fit into Veterinary and Feeding equally as well. On balance though, probably Veterinary. I'll move it there if that's OK with you Debbie.
I take psyllium for IBS - maybe this should go into Personal for that conversation though!
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Post by harveydales on Sept 5, 2011 12:55:17 GMT -1
I fed this to Quest when he was very loose due to his Cushings. It was some one on here who recommended I try it. It didn't make any noticable diference to Quest but interesting it is thought to begood for horses who tie-up.
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Post by SuzieP on Sept 5, 2011 14:39:46 GMT -1
Do you want this in the EPSM forum, Pam? Is it most relevant there?
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Post by harveydales on Sept 5, 2011 15:06:48 GMT -1
Could go in EPSM and laminitis too? It was from the lami point of view I tried it with Quest and it is probably more relevent to lami/insulin resistance etc.
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Post by Debbie on Sept 5, 2011 18:46:20 GMT -1
I know, it can go under so many of the new boards, that I got completely lost. It didn't seem to lend itself to just one as it has the potential to be helpful for so many things.  |
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Post by cadeby on Sept 5, 2011 19:24:12 GMT -1
Pagan has just been diagnosed with insulin resistance. Psyllium husks are the first thing my vet has suggested I try. Anyone know the cheapest UK brand & supplier? Pagan will be made-up that she's going to get some dinner |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2011 20:48:48 GMT -1
What made you get Pagan tested regarding the insulin resistance, was it a weight issue? I am wondering about Alfie, I have never had a pony so large on so little, it is seriously a joke.
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Post by harveydales on Sept 6, 2011 4:49:04 GMT -1
What made you get Pagan tested regarding the insulin resistance, was it a weight issue? I am wondering about Alfie, I have never had a pony so large on so little, it is seriously a joke. I had my old pony Quest tested for insulin resistance when he kept getting laminitis episodes for no particular reason. He had been very overweight in his past but was a just about right at the time of testing. I think that being overweight can cause insulin resistance to develop, some breeds being more susceptible than others, similar to overweight humans being susceptible to type 2 diabetes. |
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Post by SuzieP on Sept 6, 2011 5:46:28 GMT -1
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Post by zeldalithgow on Sept 6, 2011 6:27:06 GMT -1
Think this site is cheaper I use them for the herbs I buy they are not the quickest but seem to have a good selection and are a good price, you'll have do a search as I can't get a link to the psyllium page www.cotsherbs.co.uk/index.php arrgghh that doesn't take you straight there. |
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Post by Debbie on Sept 6, 2011 9:11:30 GMT -1
I shall be very keen to hear how the ponies do on the psyllium. Proof's in the pudding...  and I dearly hope it will help them. |
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Feel free to move it to whichever board it would fit the best 
