Plant Sterols - Feed Ingredient

Plant Sterols, also known as phytosterols, are a group of naturally occurring compounds found in the cell membranes of plants. Structurally similar to cholesterol, plant sterols include compounds such as beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol. They are typically extracted from vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and grains through refining processes that isolate and concentrate the sterol components for use in nutritional applications.

In equine nutrition, Plant Sterols are incorporated as functional ingredients for their potential anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties. They may help support joint health, metabolic function, and cellular stability, especially in horses under physical stress or experiencing age-related inflammation.