MSM and Vitamin C Help Horses Recover from Jumping Exercise
Author Information
Author(s): Marañón Gonzalo, Muñoz-Escassi Bárbara, Manley William, García Cruz, Cayado Patricia, de la Muela Mercedes Sánchez, Olábarri Begoña, León Rosa, Vara Elena
Primary Institution: Horsepital SL. Madrid, Spain
Hypothesis
Can supplementation with MSM and vitamin C alleviate exercise-induced oxidative stress in horses undergoing jumping competition?
Conclusion
Jumping exercise can cause oxidative damage in horses, but MSM supplementation can help protect against this damage.
Supporting Evidence
- Exercise increased oxidative stress markers in horses.
- MSM supplementation reduced oxidative damage.
- Vitamin C enhanced the protective effects of MSM.
Takeaway
When horses jump, their bodies can get hurt by bad stuff called free radicals. Giving them MSM and vitamin C helps keep them safe.
Methodology
Twenty-four jumping horses were divided into three groups: control, MSM, and MSM+Vitamin C, with blood samples taken before and after exercise to measure oxidative stress markers.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in the selection of horses and the administration of treatments.
Limitations
The study was limited to a specific type of exercise and may not apply to other forms of physical activity.
Participant Demographics
Horses aged 8-13 years, including 2 stallions, 13 geldings, and 9 mares.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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