MAGNESIUM is having a moment in nutrition, gaining mainstream recognition after decades of research. In an age where there is a supplement for everything, magnesium is one that stands out above the noise.

It’s an essential nutrient found primarily within cells, where it’s involved in over 300 metabolic reactions. Magnesium is crucial for normal muscle function, energy metabolism, insulin regulation, heart rhythm, nerve transmission, skeletal development and much more.

Physical, environmental stressors

The body responds to stress by activating the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, culminating in the release of cortisol - our primary stress hormone. Magnesium plays a key regulatory role in this process, which is why it is dubbed the ‘anti-stress mineral’.

Beyond behavioural consequences, stress increases inflammation, slows muscle recovery and supresses immune function.

Magnesium and performance horses

Racehorses and sport horses are exposed to far greater physical and mental stressors than biology ever bargained for.

Magnesium can have both a protective and preventative benefit against stress-related behaviours, in a way that supports athletic performance.

This is why human athletes routinely supplement magnesium.

When to supplement

Nupafeed MAH® magnesium liquid is the go-to calming supplement for any horse showing signs of stressful behaviour including:

  • Sharp, erratic behaviour.
  • Aggression.
  • Spooking.
  • Box walking.
  • General anxiety.
  • Muscle tension.

    • Nupafeed MAH® Concentrated Syringes for short-term supplementation for sales, travel and competition.