Vitamin E is essential for equine immune function, cardiovascular health, muscle function, exercise recovery and neurological health. Vitamin E is best known for its role as an antioxidant in horses, protecting all cells and tissues from oxidative damage. Our Natural Vitamin E supplement provides this nutrient in a form that is most efficiently absorbed and utilized in tissues.
Vitamin E
Mad Barn’s Natural Vitamin E is convenient to add to any horse’s feeding program, ensuring they meet their nutritional requirements and benefit from optimal antioxidant protection.
Unlike competitor products, our pure Vitamin E powder contains no fillers and is highly concentrated, providing 600,000 IU/kg of d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate. Known as natural Vitamin E, d-alpha-tocopherol has significantly higher bioavailability than synthetic Vitamin E (dl-alpha-tocopherol).
Our bulk natural Vitamin E also offers exceptional value, with an easy-to-feed formulation that can be adjusted to provide your horse with the exact dosage they need. At a typical feeding rate of 1.67 grams (1000 IU) per day, a 500 gram package will last approximately 300 days.
Dosage Per Scoop | |
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1 scoop | 1,000 IU |
2 scoops | 2,000 IU |
5 scoops | 5,000 IU |
Benefits of Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a natural antioxidant that binds free radicals – unstable molecules that can damage DNA, cell membranes and other structures within cells. Vitamin E supports the health and function of cells by neutralizing free radicals before they can cause oxidative damage.
Oxidative damage in horses due to low vitamin E status may present itself as muscle soreness or slow recovery from exercise and illness.
Nutritional Requirement
Vitamin E must be included in the horse’s diet, as their bodies cannot synthesize it internally. A mature horse weighing 500 kg (1,100 lb) requires a minimum of 500 IU of vitamin E daily.
However, senior horses and those affected by illnesses or certain neurological conditions may benefit from higher levels. Equine athletes engaging in high-intensity exercise have elevated vitamin E requirements to support their demanding physical activity.
Grazing pasture is generally a good source of Vitamin E for horses because this vitamin is abundant in fresh grasses and legumes. However, once the plant is cut to make hay, the Vitamin E content begins to degrade.
Over time, the vitamin E content in stored hay continues to decline, resulting in nutritional deficiency among most horses on a hay-only diet. If your horse predominantly eats hay, they will need vitamin E supplementation to ensure optimal levels.
Vitamin E works together with the antioxidant mineral selenium to protect horses from free radical damage. For horses that prefer pelleted supplements, consider our all-in-one Natural E/Organic Se pellets.
Always consult a qualified nutritionist before altering your feed program. Submit your horse’s diet for analysis online and one of our equine nutritionists will be happy to provide a free review.
Consult with a nutritionist or veterinarian prior to use.
Top dress once daily on feed or ration.
Body Weight | Scoops | Dose | IU |
> 200 kg | ½ scoop | 0.83 g | 500 IU |
200 – 500 kg | 1 scoops | 1.67 g | 1000 IU |
> 500 kg | 1 ½ scoops | 2.5 g | 1500 IU | 1 scoop = 3 cc = 1.67 grams = 1000 IU |
A scale should be used with all individual ingredients to ensure accurate dosing
For equine use only. Not for use in horses intended for food.
Keep out of reach of children.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS: Per gram serving |
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Nutrient | Concentration | Per 1.67 g | |
Natural Vitamin E | 600,000 IU/kg | 1000 | IU |
Ingredients: Natural Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate)
Recommended Use: Supports immune and muscle function, neurological health, and exercise.
Registered & manufactured by: Mad Barn Inc., Petersburg, ON, Canada.
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Customer Questions About This Product
- If my horse requires more than 1000 IU per day, is it too much oil to give 3 scoops?
- Q If my horse requires more than 1000 IU per day, is it too much oil to give 3 scoops?A Hello! This product is a powder, but yes you can safely feed three scoops per day. Was this supposed to come with a scoop? Assuming it might be pretty small if the bag contains 300 servings. ((1.67 grams per scoop according to bag)
- Q Was this supposed to come with a scoop? Assuming it might be pretty small if the bag contains 300...... Read moreA Hi Holly, Thanks for reaching out! Yes, there should be a small scoop in the bag. The value of the scoop is 1.67 grams. Please reach out to us directly if you have any other questions. Have a great day! Does it contain soy?
- Q Does it contain soy?A Vitamin E does not contain soy. The nutrient is sourced from vegetable oils which could include soy oil. What is your vitamin e derived from? Thank you.
- Q What is your vitamin e derived from? Thank you.A Our vitamin E is a natural vitamin E. Natural vitamin Es are derived from vegetable oils. Vitamin e needs fat to be absorbed, correct? Is there oil in this product?
- Q Vitamin e needs fat to be absorbed, correct? Is there oil in this product?A Hi Hiedi, There is good research data showing that Vitamin E does not require co-administration with a fat source to be absorbed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1883095/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18518659/ However, if you would prefer to supplement with a fat source, our w-3 Oil provides 1,500 IU of Vitamin E per serving in combination with essential fatty acids. Has this product been tested to show if it does in fact raise a horses vitamin E levels?
- Q Has this product been tested to show if it does in fact raise a horses vitamin E levels?A
Yes
Is Mad Barn Vitamin E supplement synthetic? - Q Is Mad Barn Vitamin E supplement synthetic?A
No, our vitamin E is in the natural, d-alpha tocopherol form. It's concentration is 405,000 IUs / kg, so if you were to give 5 grams of it, it would supply ~ 2000 IUs. Read this article to learn more about the different forms of vitamin E.
Can your horse have too much Vitamin E? - Q Can your horse have too much Vitamin E?A
Vitamin E toxicity is possible but rare and unlikely from eating grass. The upper tolerable intake limit is 100,000 IU which is very high considering the typical feeding rate is around 2000-5000 IU per day.
What is the concentration of Vitamin E powder? E.g. how many IUs are in 1 kilogram? - Q What is the concentration of Vitamin E powder? E.g. how many IUs are in 1 kilogram?A The Natural Vitamin E provides 405,000 IU/kg.