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Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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LaminaSaver supplement

Hi Dr. Getty,
Have you had any experience with using Figuerola Labs LaminaSaver supplement? It's primary ingredient is Restaurex. One of my trimmers likes the supplement, so I wondered if it might be helpful for one of my seniors with long standing laminitis issues?
Thank you!

Where are you from? TN

How did you locate this forum? Ongoing

Re: LaminaSaver supplement

Hi Cindy,

I don't know what "restaurex" is and the manufacturer doesn't want you to know either. When a company uses a proprietary blend for such a serious product (as one that helps with laminitis), I am very reluctant to recommend it. I prefer to go with something that I can judge by the list of ingredients and their amounts.

I like Laminex for most cases.

But if you have use Lamina Saver and found it helpful, by all means, continue using it. I just cannot offer a professional opinion on a product that does not offer its ingredients to the consumer.

All the best,

Dr. Getty
Author of Feed Your Horse Like A Horse

Cindy Daigre
Hi Dr. Getty,
Have you had any experience with using Figuerola Labs LaminaSaver supplement? It's primary ingredient is Restaurex. One of my trimmers likes the supplement, so I wondered if it might be helpful for one of my seniors with long standing laminitis issues?
Thank you!

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

Re: LaminaSaver supplement

My experience with Restaurex started out good (so I thought) but has ended up Thumbs DOWN.

It's long story but the short version is my 17 yo gelding with insulin resistance was on Restaurex nearly four weeks. I took him off Restaurex 48 hours ago and this morning he went out the gate moving a whole lot more fluid than he has all month.

He still is not feeling well and I can see blood tests coming but he's better than he was 48 hours ago.

Sadly, my vet recommended Restaurex as he has seen good results in other horses "like mine", with IR and ouchy spring hooves (spring came way early this year:(

I would not have bought this stuff, otherwise.

So I am back to my original thinking which is NOT to use a product that doesn't list the ingredients.

I will stick to those from companies I have used for years and/or who also carry the NASC sticker on all of their labels.

Hope this helps:)

Where are you from? Tennessee U.S.A.

How did you locate this forum? Google

Re: LaminaSaver supplement

Hi Judy also in TN! Thanks for responding as to your experience. I am not seeing improvement in my draft so far :( and it is a very expensive supplement! This horse is 23, with life long issues with laminitis. At 2,200 lbs, his size doesn't help matters with cost effective dosing either! He did not respond to Balance EQ or Laminex, so the LaminaSaver was my next choice.

Where are you from? TN

How did you locate this forum? Ongoing

Re: LaminaSaver supplement

Hello Cindy and Judy,

Thank you, Judy, for your experience with LaminaSaver. Laminex is made by Med Vet Pharmaceuticals and they are members of the NASC (National Animal Supplement Council).

I'm sorry Laminex was not helpful for you, Cindy. A more basic way to go would be to test your hay (low starch/low sugar), feed free choice (reduce stress, which reduces circulating insulin), and feed Glanzen Lite Complete -- high in antioxidants, along with omega 3s. In addition, provide magnesium from Quiessence. Magnesium further reduces circulating insulin levels. And with Quiessence, you can give more magnesium than Laminex provides.

Keep me posted.

All the best,

Dr. Getty
Author of Feed Your Horse Like A Horse

Cindy Daigre
Hi Judy also in TN! Thanks for responding as to your experience. I am not seeing improvement in my draft so far and it is a very expensive supplement! This horse is 23, with life long issues with laminitis. At 2,200 lbs, his size doesn't help matters with cost effective dosing either! He did not respond to Balance EQ or Laminex, so the LaminaSaver was my next choice.

Where are you from? Waverly, OH