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View a list of the best metabolic feeds and supplements for horses in Mad Barn’s equine feed database. Compare brands, ingredients and nutritional profiles to choose products that help support metabolic health.

Feed Name	Brand	ID	Availability	Format	Protein	Fat	ADF	NDF	NSC	DE	Lysine	Calcium	Phosphorus	Magnesium	Potassium	Sodium	Chloride	Iron	Zinc	Copper	Selenium	Biotin	Vitamin E
3:1 Zinc Copper	Mad Barn	387911		Powdered	28%	0.42%	2.17%	2.54%	16.63%	--	6.08%	0.22%	0.42%	0.18%	1.34%	0.01%	0.04 ppm	46 ppm	51759.8 ppm	17253.3 ppm	0.11 ppm	--	0 KIU
ALCAR	Mad Barn	903759	--	Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
All-4-Feet	Dunstan	1001603	--	Pelleted	16.67%	5%	33.8%	43.8%	10%	2.39 mcal/kg	5.93%	1.22%	0.67%	1.33%	1.44%	0.67%	1 ppm	333.33 ppm	144.44 ppm	55.56 ppm	0.44 ppm	6.57 ppm	413.89 KIU
AminoTrace+	Mad Barn	71562		Pelleted	17.9%	2.5%	20%	45%	3.5%	2 mcal/kg	29.4%	0.84%	3.9%	5.8%	0.4%	2.8%	5 ppm	105.3 ppm	3947.4 ppm	1578.9 ppm	10.5 ppm	105.3 ppm	6578.9 KIU
Brandon XL Low Carb	St.Hippolyt	1010732	--	Pelleted	13.3%	5.9%	22.5%	32.5%	10%	2.87 mcal/kg	--	1.7%	0.4%	0.2%	--	0.4%	--	144.4 ppm	166.7 ppm	33.3 ppm	0.8 ppm	0.4 ppm	248.3 KIU
Carboraider Senior	King	992335	--	Pelleted	15.6%	5.6%	27.5%	37.5%	12.2%	2.89 mcal/kg	4.3%	0.78%	0.4%	--	--	0.3%	--	--	111.1 ppm	33.3 ppm	0.3 ppm	--	122.5 KIU
Chasteberry	Mad Barn	588120		--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Command IR Ultra	Brookside Supplements	758286	--	Pelleted	--	--	--	--	--	1.82 mcal/kg	--	3.16%	1.55%	3.3%	--	0.3%	0.4 ppm	--	2784.79 ppm	693.1 ppm	13.6 ppm	--	3093 KIU
Complete GI Pellet	Masterfeeds	1148105	--	Pelleted	13.3%	3.9%	32.5%	42.5%	13.4%	2.69 mcal/kg	5.3%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%	--	0.4%	--	422.2 ppm	166.7 ppm	44.4 ppm	1.1 ppm	2.3 ppm	444.4 KIU
Copper	Mad Barn	588763		Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	101010.1 ppm	--	--	--
Diamond Balancer	Triple Crown	1179943	--	Pelleted	15.6%	3.3%	22.22%	35.56%	8.45%	2.33 mcal/kg	12.07%	2.78%	1.67%	3.9%	1.1%	0.89%	0.37 ppm	195.6 ppm	2572.02 ppm	586.7 ppm	5.67 ppm	6.86 ppm	4899.17 KIU
EasiKeeper	Pryde's EasiFeed	1046994	--	Pelleted	20%	4.7%	34.4%	44.4%	8.6%	2.8 mcal/kg	5.7%	3.1%	1.8%	1.2%	1%	0.5%	1 ppm	213.3 ppm	1027.8 ppm	341.1 ppm	3.7 ppm	45.1 ppm	3888.9 KIU
Elements	ProElite	1137389	--	--	45.5%	2%	4%	6.1%	--	5.57 mcal/kg	36.7%	1.01%	0.1%	--	--	--	--	--	17676.8 ppm	7575.8 ppm	--	389.7 ppm	267722.7 KIU
Glyx Lobs	St.Hippolyt	1006157	--	Pelleted	8.9%	7.4%	18.8%	28.8%	10.5%	3.17 mcal/kg	--	1.9%	0.5%	--	--	0.1%	--	--	--	--	--	--	784.2 KIU
Grain Free	McMillans Equine Feeds	1058599	--	--	16%	8%	28.1%	38.1%	10%	2.9 mcal/kg	3.5%	1.1%	0.7%	0.3%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7 ppm	444.4 ppm	222.2 ppm	72.2 ppm	1.3 ppm	0.4 ppm	444.4 KIU
High Fat Pellets	Ritchie Smith - Harmony	756175	--	Pelleted	13.3%	14.4%	21.3%	31.3%	12.8%	3.72 mcal/kg	5%	1.2%	0.7%	0.3%	1%	0.6%	--	400 ppm	400 ppm	133.3 ppm	0.9 ppm	11.1 ppm	888.9 KIU
InsulinWise	Wiser Concepts	589738		Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	0.17%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Jiaogulan	Mad Barn	588098		Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Low 'N Steady	Buckeye	1045651	--	Pelleted	26.7%	4.4%	28.9%	35.6%	9.4%	2.82 mcal/kg	6.5%	3.3%	1.7%	0.4%	1.7%	0.4%	0.6 ppm	666.7 ppm	488.9 ppm	200 ppm	2 ppm	7.1 ppm	1469.7 KIU
MagneChrome	Mad Barn	390234		Pelleted	3.61%	1.21%	45.05%	78.44%	7.26%	1.59 mcal/kg	4.18%	0.11%	0.17%	9.66%	0.54%	0.02%	0.22 ppm	195 ppm	26 ppm	13 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 KIU
Magnesium Oxide	Mad Barn	588066		--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	55.73%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Metabolic	DAC	994081	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	7.3%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Milk Thistle	Mad Barn	586824		Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
MSM Powder	Mad Barn	71703		Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	4.07 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Natural E/Organic Se	Mad Barn	386549		Pelleted	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	82.68 ppm	--	82681.1 KIU
Natural Vitamin E	Mad Barn	970024		Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	604850.9 KIU
PRO-TECT LS	Dove Performance Nutrition	1018287	--	Pelleted	16.7%	11.1%	28.6%	36.8%	--	3.49 mcal/kg	6.7%	1.1%	0.3%	0.4%	--	0.8%	1.2 ppm	--	277.8 ppm	83.3 ppm	1.1 ppm	--	277.8 KIU
Smart Zero Lite	Smart Horse Nutrition	994231	--	--	6.7%	5.9%	33.8%	43.8%	7.6%	2.12 mcal/kg	--	0.86%	0.38%	0.06%	--	0.33%	--	--	166.7 ppm	55.6 ppm	0.6 ppm	8.3 ppm	333.3 KIU
SmartMetabo-Lean Pellets	SmartPak	595997		Pelleted	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	9.3%	--	--	--	--	1851.9 ppm	463 ppm	--	185.2 ppm	18518.5 KIU
SmartPituitary Senior Pellets	SmartPak	600248		Pelleted	--	1.71%	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	12631.6 KIU
Spirulina	Mad Barn	588106		Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Step 4 Lo-Sugar Lite	Step Right	1086399	--	Pelleted	15.6%	5.6%	26.3%	36.3%	10%	2.9 mcal/kg	--	1.3%	0.78%	0.23%	--	0.44%	--	--	254.4 ppm	42.2 ppm	0.38 ppm	--	383.3 KIU
WES Gastro Beet Mash	St.Hippolyt	1013344	--	Mash	12.2%	11.1%	20%	30%	10%	3.55 mcal/kg	5.5%	0.7%	0.2%	0.2%	--	0.6%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Zinc	Mad Barn	588765		Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	151515.15 ppm	--	--	--	--

Feeds, Supplements & Products

3:1 Zinc Copper (Mad Barn)

Health

Hoof Health

Mineral Balance

Skin + Hair

Mad Barn's 3:1 Zinc Copper Powder is an organic trace mineral supplement containing a 3:1 ratio of Bioplex® Zinc and Copper. It is made with zinc and copper proteinates, which are chelated for improved absorption.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine (Mad Barn)

Antioxidant

Exercise

Muscle

Stallion

Acetyl-l-carnitine (ALCAR) is a performance horse supplement that supports energy metabolism, muscle function and neural health. This powdered supplement has a low feeding rate and is generally well accepted by horses.

Reproductive Supplement Muscle Supplement Supplement Amino Acid Supplements

AminoTrace+ Vitamin and Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)

Hoof Health

Metabolic Syndrome

Organic Trace Minerals

Vitamins

AminoTrace+ by Mad Barn is a complete, balanced equine mineral and vitamin supplement designed for horses with metabolic concerns. It is ideal for horses with IR, PPID, or high iron in the diet.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Mineral Supplements Ration Balancer Supplement Bone Supplement Hoof Supplement Muscle Supplement Reproductive Supplement Vitamin Supplements

Chasteberry (Mad Barn)

Broodmare

Health

Ingredient

Mare

Chasteberry powder supports mood balance in mares and aggressive horses. Chasteberry supplementation may support the normal function of the pituitary gland.

Hormone Supplement Calming Supplement Herbal Supplement Feed Ingredients Supplement

Copper (Mad Barn)

Competition Horses

Ingredient

Joints

Mineral Balance

Copper is an essential mineral in horses' diets. Copper is often supplemented with Zinc to help balance high-iron hay. Copper is involved in healthy skin and bone development.

Skin & Coat Supplement Hoof Supplement Mineral Supplements

Jiaogulan (Mad Barn)

Antioxidant

Circulation

Hoof Health

Ingredient

Jiaogulan powder supports circulation, muscle function, and respiratory health in horses. Jiaogulan has been shown to increase blood flow to horses' hooves.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feed Ingredients Supplement Hoof Supplement Joint Supplement Immune Supplement Herbal Supplement Respiratory Supplement

MagneChrome (Mad Barn)

Antioxidant

Health

Herb

Metabolic Syndrome

MagneChrome from Mad Barn (formerly sold under the name IR Supplement) is a magnesium and chromium supplement for IR Horses. This supplement provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support which is critical for horses with metabolic conditions such as insulin resistance, laminitis and Cushing’s Syndrome

Hormone Supplement Minerals Supplement

Magnesium Oxide (Mad Barn)

Calming

Health

Ingredient

Muscle

Magnesium Oxide is a concentrated source of mineral magnesium that can be added to equine diets. Magnesium supplementation has been shown to have a calming effect in nervous horses, as well as support proper muscle function.

Muscle Supplement Calming Supplement Mineral Supplements Supplement

Milk Thistle (Mad Barn)

Antioxidant

Health

Ingredient

Toxin Binder

Milk Thistle has potent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects for horses. Milk Thistle supplementation may help support liver function and detoxification.

Liver Supplement Herbal Supplement

MSM – Methylsulfonylmethane (Mad Barn)

Hoof Health

Joints

Recovery

Skin + Hair

MSM is a readily available form of the mineral sulfur. It is beneficial for supporting healthy connective tissue, recovery, and hoof and joint health. MSM from Mad Barn also helps to relieve arthritic pain and sore muscles. It is considered very safe as a supplement for horses.

Joint Supplement Feed Ingredients

Natural E/Organic Se (Mad Barn)

Antioxidant

Organic Trace Minerals

Recovery

Vitamins

Natural E/Organic Se is a pelleted supplement providing organic Selenium yeast and natural Vitamin E. These two nutrients are important antioxidants that support muscle function and anti-inflammatory pathways.

Reproductive Supplement Muscle Supplement Immune Supplement Mineral Supplements Supplement Vitamin Supplements Organic Minerals

Natural Vitamin E (Mad Barn)

Antioxidant

Health

Muscle

Vitamins

Natural Vitamin E from Mad Barn is a powdered Vitamin E supplement for horses. Vitamin E is essential for immune function, exercise recovery, neurological health and cardiovascular health in horses.

Reproductive Supplement Muscle Supplement Vitamin Supplements

Spirulina (Mad Barn)

Health

Immunity

Ingredient

Respiratory

Spirulina platensis is a blue-green algae that is rich in protein, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Spirulina provides nutritional support for the skin, respiratory function, and immune system in horses.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Skin & Coat Supplement Herbal Supplement Immune Supplement Respiratory Supplement

Zinc (Mad Barn)

Health

Immunity

Ingredient

Mineral Balance

Zinc is a major component of skin and hair, and supports normal growth and tissue health. Zinc is a structural component of many enzymes involved in immune function, nervous system function, and protein synthesis.

Hoof Supplement Skin & Coat Supplement Immune Supplement Mineral Supplements

All-4-Feet (Dunstan)

Fiber

Hoof Health

Low NSC Feeds

Organic Trace Minerals

All-4-feet Dunstan is a low-starch, protein, high fibre formulation, designed to meet the nutrition requirements of horses that benefit from a low starch/low sugar diet due to various health conditions.

Fiber Hoof Supplement Supplement

Brandon XL Low Carb (St.Hippolyt)

Grain Free

Gut Health

Metabolic Syndrome

Performance

Brandon XL Low Carb by St.Hippolyt is a grain-free pelleted feed intended to support horses with metabolic and muscular diseases, digestive issues and allergies. It can also be used as a regular feed for healthy horses and seniors.

Feeds Complete Feeds

Carboraider Senior (King)

Complete Feed

Digestion

Fiber

Senior

Carboraider Senior by King is a complete feed intended for senior horses requiring controlled levels of starch and sugar.

Complete Forages Probiotics

Command IR Ultra (Brookside Supplements)

Low NSC Feeds

Metabolism

Vitamins

Yeast

Command IR Ultra from Brookside Supplements is a pelleted supplement that is meant to support metabolism in horses resistant to insulin. It has a low sugar content and helps to maintain normal blood sugar levels.

Minerals Vitamins Supplement Yeast Supplements

Complete GI Pellet (Masterfeeds)

Fiber

Low NSC Feeds

Metabolic Syndrome

Mineral Balance

Complete GI Pellet from Masterfeeds is a low NSC feed meant for horses with metabolic disorders. It contains minerals, pre and probiotics, fiber, and is intended to support hindgut health.

Feeds Fiber Minerals

Diamond Balancer (Triple Crown)

Easy Keeper

Grain Free

Metabolic Syndrome

Nutrients

Diamond Balancer by Triple Crown is a grain-free pelleted balancer formulated for adult horses with metabolic concerns. It provides 14% protein, 3% fat, and 15% fiber (as fed).

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Ration Balancer

EasiKeeper (Pryde’s EasiFeed)

Low NSC Feeds

Metabolic Syndrome

Ration Balancer

Weight Issues

EasiKeeper by Pryde's EasiFeed is a low sugar (6.7%) vitamin and mineral balancer intended for horses prone to laminitis, and horses and ponies with weight control issues.

Mineral Supplements Ration Balancer Vitamin Supplements

Elements (ProElite)

Amino Acid

Health

Organic Trace Minerals

Vitamins

Elements by Pro Elite is a powdered supplement that provides essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids for horses on a forage-only diet.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Minerals Vitamins Supplement

Glyx Lobs (St.Hippolyt)

Grain Free

Low NSC Feeds

Metabolic Syndrome

Weight Issues

Glyx Lobs by St.Hippolyt is a grain free treat with reduced sugar and starch intended for obese horses, or horses with metabolic disorders.

Supplement

Grain Free (McMillan Equine Feeds)

Fiber

Grain Free

Low NSC Feeds

Metabolic Syndrome

Grain Free by McMillan Equine Feeds is a low NSC (10%) feed intended for all horses requiring a low starch diet.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Feeds

High Fat Pellets (Ritchie Smith – Harmony)

Complete Feed

Energy

Low NSC Feeds

Metabolism

High Fat Pellets from Ritchie Smith's Harmony is a complete feed that has a low NSC value and is ideal for hard keepers, performance horses, stallions, horses who need slow release energy or horses with metabolic issues. It can help with immunity, hooves and skin, and gut health.

Fat Feeds

InsulinWise (Wiser Concepts)

Health

Immunity

Metabolic Syndrome

Recovery

InsulinWise from Wiser Concepts is an equine supplement only available through a licensed veterinarian. InsulinWise is intended to maintain healthy insulin levels and normal metabolic function.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Hormone Supplement

Low ‘N Steady (Buckeye)

Low NSC Feeds

Metabolic Syndrome

Nutrients

Senior

Low 'N Steady by Buckeye is a low NSC (8.5%) ration balancer intended for mature horses, and metabolic horses or ponies.

Feeds Ration Balancer

Metabolic (DAC)

Circulation

Metabolism

Mineral Balance

Stress

Metabolic from dac is a supplement that is intended to support metabolism relating to blood glucose levels. It is also meant to assist with circulation and managing stress.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement

PRO-TECT LS (Dove Performance Nutrition)

Health

Low NSC Feeds

Metabolic Syndrome

Nutrition

PRO-TECT LS by Dove Performance Nutrition is a pelleted feed intended for all horse types.

Complete Feeds

Smart Zero Lite (Smart Horse Nutrition)

Fiber

Low NSC Feeds

Mineral Balance

Vitamins

Smart Zero Lite from Smart Horse Nutrition is a feed that is intended for horses with metabolic or laminitis issues. It contains low starch and sugars and high fiber.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Fiber

SmartMetabo-Lean Pellets (Smart Pak)

Health

Metabolism

Metabolic Syndrome

Nutrition

SmartMetabo-Lean Pellets from SmartPak is a pelleted equine supplement intended to help manage insulin resistance in horses. SmartMetabo-Lean Pellets are formulated with magnesium and chromium intended to support proper insulin function in horses.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Hormone Supplement

SmartPituitary Senior Pellets (SmartPak)

Health

Immunity

Metabolic Syndrome

Senior

SmartPituitary Senior Pellets from SmartPak is a pelleted equine supplement intended for aged horses with pituitary issues. This supplement is formulated with chasteberry, Vitamin E, Siberian ginseng, and echinacea intended to support immune function in senior horses.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Hormone Supplement