{"title":"Product Recommendations - Calming","description":"\u003cp\u003eStress can cause horse behavior that is conterproductive. A natural calming supplement can be helpful to reduce the stress.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"magox-elite","title":"MagOx Elite","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMagnesium 59.4%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood Grade, Ultra-Pure, Low Iron, Low Lead – packaged for horses!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy Best Horse magnesium oxide is ultra-pure and low in iron, with only about\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10-20 mg of iron per 10 gram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eserving of magnesium oxide. This is suitable for supplementing horses which have iron overload.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA white powder, magnesium oxide is readily absorbed in horses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe majority of magnesium in the horse’s body is located in the bones and muscle. It plays a role in electrolyte balance within the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a cofactor, it affects enzyme reactions, such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKinase B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHexokinase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCreatine kinase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eATPase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNA+\/K+ ATPase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5 ff1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOther areas in which it plays a role:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMembrane function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCell adhesion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMuscle contraction\/relaxation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeurotransmitter release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStructural function of the mitochondria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5 ff1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMagnesium plays a role in over 300 different reactions in the body and is commonly used as a calming supplement. However, additional research is needed to determine the validity of this usage, as well as efficacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare should be taken, upon supplementation, to keep the Ca:Mg ratio at about 2:1.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor more information on the role of magnesium in the body, the Clinical Kidney Journal has an excellent review at\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4455825\/\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManufactured in the USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fs12lh1-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested serving size:  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended amount is 10-20 grams per day of elemental magnesium, or at the advice of your veterinarian. This product is 59.4% elemental magnesium. To achieve 9 grams of elemental magnesium, you would need to feed 15 grams of MagOx Elite (about 3 level tablespoons). To achieve 18 grams of elemental magnesium, you would need to feed 30 grams of MagOx Elite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDensity: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximately 5 grams magnesium oxide per US tablespoon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Best Horse Inc.","offers":[{"title":"2 lb.","offer_id":45220581048614,"sku":"MagOx2","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb.","offer_id":45220581081382,"sku":"MagOx5","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"magnesium-glycinate","title":"Magnesium glycinate","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eMagnesium glycinate - 22% magnesium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eMy Best Horse magnesium glycinate is magnesium chelated to the amino acid glycine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003e. This is suitable for supplementing horses which have iron overload.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eThe majority of magnesium in the horse’s body is located in the bones and muscle. It plays a role in electrolyte balance within the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eAs a cofactor, it affects enzyme reactions, such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eKinase B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eHexokinase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eCreatine kinase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eATPase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eNA+\/K+ ATPase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5 ff1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eOther areas in which it plays a role:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eMembrane function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eCell adhesion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eMuscle contraction\/relaxation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eNeurotransmitter release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eStructural function of the mitochondria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5 ff1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eMagnesium plays a role in over 300 different reactions in the body and is commonly used as a calming supplement. However, additional research is needed to determine the validity of this usage, as well as efficacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eCare should be taken, upon supplementation, to keep the Ca:Mg ratio at about 2:1.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003eFor more information on the role of magnesium in the body, the Clinical Kidney Journal has an excellent review at\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"fs12lh1-5\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4455825\/\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested serving size:  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis product is approximately 22% elemental magnesium. 5 tablespoons per day gives about 10 grams of elemental magnesium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDensity: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximately 9 grams magnesium glycinate per level US tablespoon. This yields approximately 2 grams of elemental magnesium per tablespoon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Best Horse Inc.","offers":[{"title":"2 lb.","offer_id":49362730549542,"sku":"MagGly2","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb.","offer_id":49362730582310,"sku":"MagGly5","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"ashwagandha","title":"Ashwagandha","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAshwagandha 5% Withanolides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAshwagandha is a well-researched adaptogenic herb that helps modulate the body's stress response, reducing symptoms of anxiety and promoting mental clarity. Its bioactive compounds support immune function by enhancing the body's natural defenses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAshwagandha has been shown to be supportive for horses exposed to typical stresses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk198479909\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e➡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk198479909;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Exercise induced stress: This often occurs when we go on long rides, or when trying to leg up a horse for competition. This can also occur in a debilitated horse that we are trying to rehab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk198479909;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e➡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk198479909;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Separation anxiety: Barn sour horses have extreme anxiety. Social separation is a stressor for horses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk198479909;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e➡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk198479909;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Transportation stress: It's been shown that transporting horses is very stressful. Ashwagandha may support the horse during transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e➡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Noise stress: Horses are highly reactive to noises. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eA recent study using ashwagandha with 5% withanolides was helpful for horses. They studied the immune responses, antioxidant levels, and stress hormones in that study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eRegular use may contribute to improved resilience against stress-related immune suppression, making it a valuable addition to a holistic wellness regimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended serving size: 10 grams per day for a 1000 lb horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDensity: 1 tablespoon is about 10 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Best Horse Inc.","offers":[{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":50885462556966,"sku":"Ashwag","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/8004\/3558\/files\/Ashwagandha3.png?v=1782001484"}],"url":"https:\/\/mybesthorse.com\/collections\/pr-calming.oembed","provider":"My Best Horse Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}