Anyone have any experience? Just was looking around and saw this and wondered if it helps recovery after hot days?
Ha! I literally just posted this on a thread about keeping horses cool. I started using Blazin’ last summer mostly as a precaution for any heat stress or dehydration issues. It’s a bit pricey but I like that it’s easy to use and consume vs powered electrolytes. I can’t say this product did x,y or z and I saw noticeable improvement as it’s a preventative IMO. When it’s 90-95, it’s hot and I will do what I can to help my guys. I board and work full time and am not able to hose every hour or even every day.
I had lessons (with breaks and shade) this weekend when it was 95. My guy did great, but was thinking if there was something to make it easier on him, I would be willing to try. I have it sitting in my smartpak order.
One of the things they tout for this product is the inclusion of AO-Biotics Amafern as “a prebiotic research-proven to enhance digestibility.” and not even sure how that would help with short-term heat recovery.
The company who makes that touts a whopping 111 studies on it. 3 of them included horses. 1 of those was in vitro. 1 says equine was included, but the summary only mentions piglets. And the 3rd was a 3 week trial whose actual study I can’t find right away, so no idea if the results are statistically significant.
I can’t even find ingredients, so don’t have any idea
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From its listing on FarmVet, which does not state if this is per 30 mL dose or other measure:
A proprietary blend of 24,000 mg (L-arginine, L-citrulline, Aspergillus oryzae)
Potassium Chloride - 6,000mg
Beet Root Powder - 2,000 mg
Betaine Hydrochloride - 1,000 mg
Magnesium Oxide - 400 mg
Inactive ingredients: Calcium Citrate, Citric Acid, Potassium Spenard, Salt, Sugar, Water, Xanthan Gum.
oh thanks, I didn’t go searching other websites. Valley Vet is where I usually go, and then just have to trust they have up to date info. So this is what I found there
Product Facts
Active Ingredients per 10 mL:
A Proprietary Blend of ……………. 24,000 mg
(L-arginine, L-citrulline, Aspergillus oryzae)
Potassium Chloride …………….…. 6,000 mg
Beet Root Powder ………………… 2,000 mg
Betaine Hydrochloride ……….…… 1,000 mg
Magnesium Oxide ……….…………… 400 mg
Inactive Ingredients:
Calcium citrate, citric acid, potassium sorbate, salt, sugar, water, xanthan gum
So not even any idea how much of the aspergillus in a serving
The 1 field trial on Amafern used a 10g/h/d dose, but I have nooooo idea how much is in a 10mL serving, much less the recommended 30-60mL serving
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I have a black German import that can really struggle in Southern California heat and sun. I started using Blazin last summer for shows and serious heat waves, and I think it makes a difference. Compared to electrolytes alone, he seems to recover more quickly and have better energy. It’s not cheap, smells awful and is a PITA to dispense, so I only use it occasionally.
That’s my n=1, YMMV.
There is at least some published research in other species that suggests Betaine Hydrochloride can attenuate heat stress.
Go figure- the 6 yr old won’t eat his grain this summer with the Vitalize. Last summer, he ate it just fine. I also have Dynamite Dynaspark electrolyte on hand (BO sells it) and that he likes. It’s also a liquid and has worked well too.
Supplements are always subjective in terms of results and work for some and not others, but I like an extra degree of protection in the heat.
