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The humble hop can relieve gut imbalance

Hops show promise in controlling gut imbalances.  Researchers investigate the potential of hops in helping to prevent pasture laminitis.  A new study from the University of Kentucky and the U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests that compounds found in hops, flowers used primarily for beer making, could help control the microbiological problems that lead to pasture laminitis.  EQUUS Magazine, MAR 10, 2017

​Hops Offer Help for Laminitis Prevention

If you have enjoyed sipping a cold beer on a hot summer day you have tasted Hops. Hops flowers provide those bitter, earthy and piney notes found in craft beers. Hops are more that a flavoring agent for your favorite beverage, they help our horses prevent laminitis as well.  
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Recent research from the University of Kentucky and the U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests that compounds found in hops can help control the microbiological problems that lead to pasture laminitis.
Late summer and autumn pasture grass can contain high levels of a carbohydrate called fructans.  Carbohydrate consumption can accelerate bacterial growth in the horse’s large intestine. This bacterial overgrowth stimulates a buildup of lactic acid, which in turn, can trigger laminitis.

The antibacterial properties of Hops flowers, slow the growth of harmful bacteria and help maintain proper gut pH lessening the risk laminitis.

Hops are easy to feed and they are well like by most horses. One tablespoon of hops powder is good maintenance dose for the average 1,000 pound horse. 
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  • Welcome
    • About Us
    • Whole Horse Resources
    • Blog
  • Articles & Education
    • Acupressure Books & Charts
    • Cinnamon
    • Chinese Hemp for Horses
    • Digestive Health
    • Equine Acupuncture
    • Equine Rehabilitation with Herbs
    • Fight Cancer with Fungi
    • First Aid for Horse and Rider
    • Fight Fungal Infections
    • Ginseng
    • Gou Qi Zi
    • He Shu Wu
    • Herbs and Acupuncture for Horses
    • Herbs to Soothe the Stress of Weaning
    • How Herbs Work
    • Huang Qi
    • Jiao Gu Lan & Laminitis
    • Mares and Vitex
    • Promoting Health Naturally
    • Remarkable Reishi
    • Seasonal Skin Allergies
    • Springtime Tune-up
    • ST36 - Zu San Li
    • Suan Zao Ren
    • Tui Na Massage
  • ABOUT HERBS FOR HORSES
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Ancient Herbal Formulas
    • Herbs for Pets
  • Whole Horse Herb Store
  • Our Herbal Formulas
    • Arthritis & Movement
    • Horse Allergies and Skin
    • Calming and Focus
    • Cushings and Insulin Resistance
    • Digestion, Ulcer, & Colic Support
    • Equine Recurrent Uveitis Support (Moon Blindness)
    • Equine Respiratory
    • EPM Support
    • First Aid & Liniments
    • Immune Support
    • Mares
    • Nutritional Support - Antioxidants and Omegas
    • Performance Horse Support
    • Racehorse Support Formulas
  • DIY Horse
    • Apple Cider Vinegar
    • Arnica
    • Bug Off
    • Green Grooming Your Horse
    • Greenthread Tea
    • Herbal First Aid for Horse and Rider
    • Hops prevent Laminitis
    • Liniments for Horses
    • Loss of a Pasture Mate
    • Make your own Linaments
    • Mullein
    • TCM can Help with Seasonal Allergies
  • Nutritional Support
  • CASE HISTORIES
    • Testimonials
    • Campbell-Arthritis & Movement
    • Spring - Arthritis & Movement
    • Cotton - ERU
    • Chappy- Racehorse Formula
    • Chips - Arthritis & Movement
    • Katie - EPM treatment
    • Altivo de Viking (Alti) - Digestive
    • Malarky - Pigeon Fever
    • Durango - ERU
    • Chance - Agression
    • Miro - Tendon Support
    • Jennifer - Head Shaking