Fenugreek in horse feed
Fenugreek was already described in ancient Egypt around 1500 BC (Betty, 2008). It is one of the oldest known herbs, and its seeds, leaves or even the whole plant are used in powders and extracts. Fenugreek contains many antioxidants, such as flavonoids, alkaloids and saponins (Ahmad et al., 2016). Fenugreek is often used in horse feed.
Fenugreek seeds contain a significant amount of fibre, phospholipids, glycolipids, oleic acid, linolenic acid, linoleic acid, choline, vitamins A, B1, B2 and C, niacin, and antioxidants (Ahmad et al., 2016).
Fiber from fenugreek binds toxins from food, thereby protecting the intestinal wall. Additionally, these fibers help control blood sugar levels, facilitating insulin processes in the body (Ahmad et al., 2016). Horses that struggle with regulating these processes may benefit from fenugreek.
Fenugreek and horse health
Fenugreek possesses pharmacological properties, such as being antimicrobial, soothing, fever-reducing, laxative, restorative, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antioxidant. This means that fenugreek helps horses prevent viral or bacterial infections and also alleviates allergies (Ahmad et al., 2016).
Did you know that fenugreek seeds contain natural anabolic agents that promote muscle development in your horse without falling under doping regulations?
The nutritional value and biological activity of fenugreek have been proven through scientific research multiple times (Ahmad et al., 2016). These are more than enough reasons why this plant is an ingredient in Hartog Condition.
References
Ahmad, A., Alghamdi, S., Mahmood, K. and Afzal, M. (2016). Fenugreek a multipurpose crop: Potentialities and improvements. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 23(2), pp. 300-310.
Betty R. Spice India; 2008. The Many Healing Virtues of Fenugreek; pp. 17-19.
