{"product_id":"mad-barn-magnesium-oxide-1kg-34-servings-copy","title":"Mad Barn Magnesium Oxide -5kg (172 servings)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagnesium supports muscle function and a healthy nervous system in horses. This essential mineral plays a role in bone growth, metabolic function, electrolyte balance, and mood regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports muscle relaxation and post-exercise care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContributes to a calm temperament and healthy stress response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain insulin sensitivity and metabolic health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeneficial for horses with occasional muscle soreness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconboxtitle\"\u003eMagnesium Oxide Supports:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/muscle%20health-min.png\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/muscle%20health-min.png\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" alt=\"Muscle Function\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMuscle Function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/mood-min.png\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/mood-min.png\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" alt=\"Mood Regulation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMood Regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/horse-min.png\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/horse-min.png\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" alt=\"Soundness and Comfort\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eComfort and Temperament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/performance-min.png\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/performance-min.png\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" alt=\"Athletic Performance\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAthletic Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/recovery-min.png\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/recovery-min.png\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" alt=\"Post-Exercise Care\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePost-Exercise Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/metabolism-min.png\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/metabolism-min.png\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" alt=\"Metabolic Health\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetabolic Health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/nature-min.png\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/nature-min.png\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" alt=\"Resistance to Stress\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eResistance to Stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/cognitive-min.png\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/cognitive-min.png\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" alt=\"Neurological Health\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNeurological Health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/mineral%20balance-min.png\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/mineral%20balance-min.png\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" alt=\"Mineral Balance\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMineral Balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/wellness-min.png\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/madbarn.com\/icons\/product\/wellness-min.png\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" alt=\"Overall Well-Being\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOverall Well-Being\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMad Barn’s magnesium oxide powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a macromineral supplement that supports equine mood balance, performance, muscle function and metabolic health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium plays many roles in the horse’s body. It is involved in the formation of bone and protein synthesis, helps to maintain\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eelectrolyte balance\u003c\/strong\u003e, supports the nervous system, and is a co-factor for a number of enzymes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is commonly used to support\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emood balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein horses. In one study, researchers in Australia fed 10 grams of added magnesium to horses (21 g total magnesium content in the diet) and observed a calming effect.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madbarn.ca\/product\/magnesium-oxide\/#ref1\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the NRC, horses at maintenance require 15 mg per kg of bodyweight of magnesium per day. For a 500 kg (1100 lb) horse, this is an intake of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.5 grams per day\u003c\/strong\u003e. Performance horses or lactating mares require more per day.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madbarn.ca\/product\/magnesium-oxide\/#ref2\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e[2]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow magnesium levels or deficiency can contribute to nervousness, depression, abnormal behaviour,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emuscle tremors\u003c\/strong\u003e, lack of coordination, respiratory problems, growth failure and more.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madbarn.ca\/product\/magnesium-oxide\/#ref2\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e[2]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madbarn.ca\/product\/magnesium-oxide\/#ref3\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e[3]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium is an important part of insulin’s ability to act on cells. Links between magnesium deficiency and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einsulin resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehave been shown in humans and rodents but remain to be confirmed in horses. Magnesium supplementation may lessen abnormal fat deposits such as cresty neck which could lead to improvements in metabolic health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium and calcium work together to enable\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emuscle function\u003c\/strong\u003e. Calcium is involved in muscle contraction in horses whereas magnesium is important for muscle relaxation. Subclinical deficiency of this mineral in horses can affect muscle relaxation and contribute to muscle spasms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExercising horses that experience\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethumps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– spasms of the diaphragm – may benefit from magnesium supplementation. This mineral may also support muscle function in horses with frequent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etying-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eepisodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium oxide is the recommended supplemental source of this mineral for horses due to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egood bioavailability\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compared to Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salts), it is less likely to result in diarrhea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch shows that it is 70% absorbed from the horse’s gastrointestinal tract.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madbarn.ca\/product\/magnesium-oxide\/#ref4\" class=\"reference-link\"\u003e[4]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlthough there are other magnesium sources with higher bioavailability, magnesium oxide provides the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebest value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor supplementing this mineral in your horse’s diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should always consult a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003equalified nutritionist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore altering your feed program.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mad Barn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52727656054944,"sku":"MB182016","price":37.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/6469\/8272\/files\/MagOxide5kg.webp?v=1755737371","url":"https:\/\/harmonytackshop.com\/products\/mad-barn-magnesium-oxide-1kg-34-servings-copy","provider":"Harmony Tack Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}