What is Acetyl-L-Carnitine for Horses?
Acetyl-L-Carnitine for horses (ALCAR) is a powerful, naturally occurring compound that supports your horse’s energy metabolism and fat utilisation. This amino acid derivative plays a crucial role in helping the body mobilise fat for energy during periods of exercise and activity. ALCAR is synthesised from L-Carnitine, which is produced from the amino acids lysine and methionine.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine is vital for transporting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are burned for energy. By improving the body’s ability to use fat as a fuel source, ALCAR enhances endurance, reduces reliance on carbohydrates, and supports muscle recovery and overall performance.
Key Benefits of Acetyl-L-Carnitine for Horses:
- Enhanced energy metabolism: Supports the body’s natural process of converting fat into energy, providing sustained energy during exercise.
- Improved fat utilization: Helps horses burn fat more efficiently, reducing reliance on carbohydrates.
- Support for exercise & activity: Ideal for horses in training or those involved in performance activities.
- Reduce tightness & soreness post-training: Helps alleviate muscle tightness and soreness after intensive work.
- Maintenance of glucose tolerance & insulin sensitivity: Supports healthy glucose metabolism for overall vitality.
- Hoof health support: Helps maintain healthy circulation and nerve pathways in the hooves, supporting hoof health.
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How Does Acetyl-L-Carnitine Work for Horses?
Acetyl-L-Carnitine works by enhancing fat utilisation within the body. When fed to horses, ALCAR helps to transport fatty acids into the mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell, where they are burned for energy. This process enables horses to access stored fat more efficiently, which supports endurance during exercise and helps prevent fatigue.
By improving the availability of free carnitine in muscle cells, ALCAR has been shown to improve the rate of fat burning, reducing the need for carbohydrates. This is especially beneficial for horses involved in endurance activities or those working at high intensities. Additionally, ALCAR supports glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, maintaining a healthy balance in blood sugar levels.
The Benefits of Acetyl-L-Carnitine for Horses:
- Enhanced energy metabolism: Helps convert fat into energy, increasing stamina and endurance during exercise.
- Improved fat utilisation: Supports fat burning, reducing reliance on carbohydrates and preventing energy dips.
- Support for exercise & activity: Perfect for horses that undergo intense training or high-performance work.
- Reduce tightness & soreness: Helps alleviate muscle tightness and soreness post-training, supporting faster recovery.
- Glucose metabolism support: Helps maintain healthy glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity for overall health.
- Hoof health support: Promotes circulation and nerve function in the hooves, supporting healthy hoof growth and function.
Ingredients:
- 100% Acetyl L-Carnitine
A pure, high-quality form of Acetyl-L-Carnitine to support your horse’s energy and performance needs.
Feeding Guidelines:
For an average 500kg horse:
- General use: Feed 1 x 10ml scoop per day.
- Post-intensive work: Feed 1 scoop after exercise to support recovery.
1 x 10ml scoop = approx. 10 grams.
If you’re unsure of the correct dosage for your horse, feel free to contact us for personalised advice.
How Long Does It Last?
- 500g pouch: At the recommended 1 x 10ml scoop per day, this pouch lasts approximately 50 days for an average 500kg horse.
- 1kg pouch: At the recommended dose, this pouch will last approximately 100 days for the same horse.
Delivery & Returns:
- Free UK shipping on orders over £80*
- 60-day returns on unopened items
- Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 1pm*
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Check out our article on how Acetyl-L-Carnitine can be used when feeding horses.
Johanna Cotton (verified owner) –
great product great service
Leanne Brett (verified owner) –
Our native ponies have responded incredibly well after starting on this supplement. I can already see a reduction in fat pads.
Amanda Grierson (verified owner) –
My Welsh A who arrived in our herd at 160kg overweight has, over time, got down to her ideal weight using Forageplus products, Forageplus analysed hay and advice, however still had a substantial crest. It was recommended to me to start her on Acetyl-L-Carnitine (as an addition to her Forageplus approved diet) in order to stimulate energy from fat and already after only 3 weeks I can start to see the difference. Managing these native horses on our rocket fuel grass in the South is a minefield and as someone who wants their horses out and being horses as much as possible I highly recommend following advice from Forageplus.
Debra Watts (verified owner) –
Have started my horse with suspected MIM on this product after reading a lot of articles by Dr Eleanor Kellon and joining her PSSM group and following a diet recommended by Forage Plus. I’ve learned that diet and exercise is key for these horses, so will no doubt take guidance from Forage Plus to ensure we tick all the boxes.
Gillian Harrison (verified owner) –
Great product which has really help my horse