Does My Horse Need CoQ10?
Back in the 1990’s, I was hearing a lot of chatter about Coenzyme Q10, commonly known as CoQ10, being beneficial for humans and heart health. The conversations surrounding CoQ10 were certainly intriguing, but I...
Tagged: inflammation
Vitamin E Supplements for Horses & Dogs
After many years of searching, we finally found a vitamin E complex of tocopherols and tocotrienols that meets our high standards. Our new ingredient is sourced from non-GMO sunflower oil, hexane-free, and grown and...
Recovery and Comfort for Horses: An East-Meets-West Approach
Horses are incredible athletes. Just like humans, however, their muscles can become sore and stiff after a training session or a day of competition. As horses age they can also develop chronic joint issues...
Horses, Allergies, and Histamines
For the past year, I’ve spent a lot of time down the rabbit hole, examining the Western and Eastern medicinal approaches to horse allergies and equine asthma. As with other complicated health issues, the...
Understanding Inflammation and Your Horse
The inflammatory process is both fascinating and complicated. The essence of inflammation is the normal protective response by the body’s defense system. As with humans, inflammation in horses is an important part of the...
Equine Supplements: What to Use, When to Use It
BioStar offers an array of specialized horse supplements, but which ones are best for your horse? We have addressed some common questions to help take the guesswork out of choosing BioStar supplements for specific equine health...
Green-Lipped Mussels for Equine and Canine Health
The indigenous people of New Zealand, the Māori, have for hundreds of years regarded green-lipped mussels (Perna canaliculus) as a food source for health and well-being. In the 1970s, it was observed that the...
USEF and the CBD Ban for Competing Horses
Recently the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced that, as of September 1, 2019, “USEF prohibits CBD and all related cannabinoids.” For context, note that CBD, or cannabidiol, is only one of 113 cannabinoid...
Spirulina: Nutrient-Dense Superfood
Spirulina is one of Nature’s most perfect foods because of its dense nutrient content. Studies conducted by NASA found that 1 kg of it is the nutritional equivalent to 10 kg of assorted vegetables....
Success Story: Charlotte Byrd, George & Trinity K9
~ BioStar customer Charlotte Byrd shares her adventures with Trinity K9 and her dog George… Dog Related PSA ahead… I wanted to share this in case it’s useful for anyone: Short version – if...
