TRM Isopro (Equine)

Description

The replacement of electrolytes after sweating is essential as metabolic imbalances may result in a lactic acid accumulation, “tying up” syndrome, dehydration and decreased performance. ISOPRO is naturally flavoured with aniseed, which is highly palatable to the horse.

How do electrolytes help your horse’s performance?

• Sodium: Fundamental for muscle contraction, nerve and cellular function and osmotic movement into and out of cells.
• Potassium: Has a synergistic relationship with Sodium in its involvement in osmotic regulation of the cell and nerve and muscle contraction.
• Chloride: Involved along with Sodium and Potassium in the acid/base balance maintenance of cells. Chloride is critical in proper kidney function.
• Calcium: Involved in cell membrane function, blood coagulation and neuromuscular functions.
• Magnesium: Essential for muscle contraction and energy production.
• Sulphate: Improves absorption of negatively charged electrolytes.
• Citrate: Helps re-establish an isotonic balance.

High work intensities can increase heat production 40 to 60 times over that of basal metabolism. Heat production of this magnitude can limit performance. The major pathway for heat dispersion in the horse is sweat loss. Sweating results in the loss of not only water but also essential electrolytes. If these losses are not replaced, metabolic imbalances may result in a lactic acid build up, ‘tying up’ syndrome, dehydration and decreased performance.