Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) - Feed Ingredient

Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) is a processed form of licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) in which glycyrrhizin—a compound associated with potential side effects such as water retention and elevated blood pressure—has been removed. This process retains other active constituents of the licorice root, such as flavonoids and polysaccharides, while reducing the risk of adverse effects linked to long-term glycyrrhizin consumption.

In equine nutrition, DGL is included in specialized supplements or herbal blends, typically for its functional role in supporting gastrointestinal health. It is used in small quantities as a botanical ingredient, often in formulations designed to soothe or protect the stomach lining.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) as an ingredient.

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
Blitz! Pak	Peak Performance Nutrients	469317		Powdered	19.46%	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	1.81%	4.57%	0.59%	1.96%	11.26%	6.02%	19.02 ppm	--	2763.82 ppm	502.51 ppm	--	--	--
Blitz! Paste Comfort Blend	Peak Performance Nutrients	469319		Paste	10%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0 mcal/kg	15.07%	4.45%	0.6%	0.82%	4.02%	2.26%	3.77 ppm	0 ppm	7537.69 ppm	1256.28 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Blitz! Paste Original Formula	Peak Performance Nutrients	469318		Paste	13.22%	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	0.91%	3.14%	0.81%	0.81%	6.05%	3.43%	--	--	1608.04 ppm	326.63 ppm	--	--	--
Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Root		71761		--	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Exceed 6-way	MVP	430454		Pelleted	--	--	--	0%	--	0 mcal/kg	18.3%	--	0%	2.2%	--	--	--	--	1322.77 ppm	440.92 ppm	17.64 ppm	132.28 ppm	6613.87 KIU
Exceed 6-Way Pellet	MVP	401518		Pelleted	90%	--	--	--	--	2.5 mcal/kg	1.98%	--	--	2.2%	--	--	--	--	1336.14 ppm	445.38 ppm	15.14 ppm	133.61 ppm	6680.68 KIU
Gastro pHix	Bluebonnet Feeds	937661	--	Pelleted	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	0.74%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Gastro-Plex (Paste)	MVP	469542		Paste	--	--	--	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Gastro-Plex Pellets	MVP	469566		Pelleted	--	--	--	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	2612.89 ppm	914.51 ppm	--	--	1224.79 KIU
Gut Powder	Uckele	401551		Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
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
SecureGuard Gold	Arenus	582014		Pelleted	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	0.64%	--	--	--	--	--	--	1125.03 ppm	--	--	--	--
SmartCombo Senior Ultra	SmartPak	401634		Pelleted	9%	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	20.58%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	3703.7 ppm	925.93 ppm	--	324.07 ppm	--
SmartCombo Ultra Pellets	SmartPak	971620	--	Pelleted	31.6%	10%	--	--	--	0.99 mcal/kg	5.55%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	3508.77 ppm	877.19 ppm	--	307.02 ppm	--
SmartDigest Ultra Pellets	SmartPak	600188		Pelleted	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
SmartDigest Ultra Powder	SmartPak	600201		Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
SmartGut Pellets	SmartPak	500192		Pelleted	9%	--	--	--	--	0.5 mcal/kg	--	8.25%	--	8.25%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
SmartGut Ultra Pellets	SmartPak	596675		Pelleted	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	6.31%	--	6.31%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
U-Gard Pellets	MannaPro	386543		Powdered, Pelleted	15%	3%	25%	45%	15%	0.5 mcal/kg	--	2.5%	--	3.47%	1%	0.1%	--	1000 ppm	2293 ppm	3 ppm	--	--	--
ULS-Gard Pellets	Equine America	1004410	--	Pelleted	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	5.26%	--	0.42%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Ulsus	Peak Performance Nutrients	469348		Powdered	5%	--	--	0%	--	--	--	21.45%	--	2.09%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	87393.49 KIU

Feeds, Supplements & Products

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

Blitz! Pak (Peak Performance Nutrients)

Electrolyte

Herb

Mineral Balance

Vitamins

Blitz! Pak by Peak Performance Nutrients is a vitamin and mineral supplement which is intended to be provided before a horse event. It contains electrolytes, amino acids, and a blend of herbs.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Mineral Supplements Vitamin Supplements Feed Additives

Blitz! Paste Comfort Blend (Peak Performance Nutrients)

Exercise

Herb

Recovery

Stamina

Blitz! Paste Comfort Blend by Peak Performance Nutrients is a vitamin and mineral supplement intended to be provided before a horse event. It contains electrolytes and amino acids intended to aid performance and recovery.

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Blitz! Paste Original Formula (Peak Performance Nutrients)

Electrolyte

Performance

Recovery

Stamina

Blitz! Paste Original Formula is a vitamin and mineral supplement meant to be provided before a horse event. It contains electrolytes, amino acids, and a blend of herbs intended to aid performance during the event and recovery.

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Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Root

Flavor

Gut Health

Immunity

Ulcers

Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Root (DGL) is a horse supplement used to support healing from gastric ulcers, build immunity, and soothe stomach discomfort. This is recommended for horses and ponies of all working classes.

Feed Additives Feed Ingredients

Exceed 6-way (MVP)

Coat Quality

Gut Health

Hoof Health

Joints

Exceed 6-way from MVP is intended for joint, gastric, muscle, coat, hoof, and digestive health support. Some of the active ingredients include hyaluronic acid, MSM, biotin, zinc, copper, amino acids, probiotics, prebiotics, and a variety of herbs.

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Exceed 6-Way Pellet (MVP)

Joints

Mineral Balance

Muscle

Omega 3-6-9

Exceed 6-Way is a pelleted horse supplement containing MSM, glucosamine, hydrolyzed collagen, and yucca schidigera extract. It is formulated to support joints, hoof health, gut, and hair coat.

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Gastro pHix (Bluebonnet Feeds)

Bone Health

Gut Health

Health

Hindgut

Gastro pHix from Bluebonnet Feeds is a pelleted supplement that is meant to support proper pH levels in the horse's stomach. It can also help with the health of the intestines and bones.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Gut Supplement

Gastro-Plex (Paste) (MVP)

Competition Horses

Digestion

Gut Health

Stress

Gastro-Plex by MVP is a paste supplement for horses that intends to help support healthy gut function. It contains a blend of probiotics and vitamins and is intended for feeding before and during competition.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Gut Supplement Probiotics Vitamins

Gastro-Plex Pellets (MVP)

Colic

Digestion

Gut Health

Yeast

Gastro-Plex Pellets by MVP is a pelleted supplement that intends to aid digestive function. It contains antioxidants, probiotics and herbs that intend to help support stomach tissue lining and may ease discomfort.

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Gut Powder (Uckele)

Digestion

Gut Health

Herb

Nutrients

Uckele Gut Powder is designed as a digestion and gastrointestinal tract supplement containing marshmallow root, slippery elm bark, and aloe vera gel. It also contains yeast and probiotic cultures.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Gut Supplement Probiotics

SecureGuard Gold (Arenus)

Gut Health

Health

Hindgut

Nutrition

SecureGuard Gold from Arenus is a pelleted gut supplement for horses. SecureGuard Gold is intended for horses with chronic gut issues or poor body condition.

Gut Supplement

SmartCombo Senior Ultra (SmartPak)

Gut Health

Hoof Health

Joints

Senior

SmartCombo Senior Ultra is a pelleted supplement intended for senior horses containing glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, MSM, biotin, omega 3 fatty acids, probiotics, prebiotics, and digestive enzymes.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Minerals Vitamins

SmartCombo Ultra Pellets (SmartPak)

Coat Quality

Hoof Health

Joints

Yeast

This supplement made for horses by SmartPak is meant to support the health of hooves, joints, coat, and digestion. It is pelleted and contains yeast.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Hoof Supplement Joint Supplement Skin & Coat Supplement Yeast Supplements

SmartDigest Ultra Pellets (SmartPak)

Digestion

Health

Hindgut

Nutrition

SmartDigest Ultra Pellets from SmartPak is a pelleted gut health supplement. SmartDigest Ultra Pellets are formulated with probiotics, prebiotics, and Diamond V® yeast culture intended to promote healthy digestive function.

Gut Supplement

SmartDigest Ultra Powder (SmartPak)

Digestion

Gut Health

Health

Nutrition

SmartDigest Ultra Powder from SmartPak is a pelleted gut health supplement. SmartDigest Ultra Powder is formulated with probiotics, prebiotics, and Diamond V® yeast culture intended to promote healthy digestive function.

Gut Supplement

SmartGut Pellets (SmartPak)

Digestion

Gut Health

Probiotic

Ulcers

SmartGut Pellets is a gut supplement intended to neutralize gastric acid and maintain optimal stomach health. This supplement provides prebiotics, probiotics, and soluble fibre to support a healthy stomach lining.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Legume Hay Gut Supplement

SmartGut Ultra Pellets (SmartPak)

Gut Health

Hindgut

Immunity

Nutrients

SmartGut Ultra Pellets from Smart Pak is a pelleted gut supplement. SmartGut Ultra Pellets are intended for horses with occasional gastric problems. This supplement is formulated with slippery elm intended to soothe the gastrointestinal tract in horses.

Gut Supplement

U-Gard Pellets (MannaPro)

Digestion

Gut Health

Herb

Ulcers

U-Gard® Pellets is a gut health supplement for performance horses with gastric ulcers. It contains calcium and magnesium which can buffer stomach acid to increase gastric pH.

Legume Hay Gut Supplement Inorganic Minerals Minerals

ULS-Gard Pellets (Equine America)

Digestion

Gut Health

Nutrients

Probiotic

ULS-Gard Pellets from Equine America is a stomach and gastrointestinal tract supplement. It is meant to support normal pH, proper function and contains pro- and prebiotics.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Gut Supplement Probiotics

Ulsus (Peak Performance Nutrients)

Digestion

Gut Health

Nutrients

Ulcers

Ulsus by Peak Performance Nutrients is a powdered gut supplement designed for horses with low hay intake, stall bound and fed processed feeds. It intends to support normal acid production and mucus production.

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