Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Hello. My horse is still in her stall. Sounds like a ligament pull. I have her on the ultium, glanzen, and I just purchased the pure Lysine. I was reading about Grape seed extract. Everyone says its stronger than the Vitamin E. What do you think of this product?
Hi Sherry,
Grape seed extract contains antioxidants known as proanthocyanidins and they are very potent. You could consider adding this to the diet, but not in place of vitamin E. Vitamin E and Grapeseed extract are more effective together than they are individually.
There is a product called PreOx that contains high amounts of antioxidants including vitamin E and Grapeseed Extract. You may wish to consider offering this while she is recuperating in addition to the Glanzen-Lite.
Please keep me posted,
Dr. Getty
Where are you from? Bayfield, Colorado