Impacts of DigestaWell NRG Supplementation on Post Exercise Muscle Soreness in Unconditioned Horses, a Pilot Study.

This research studied the effects of a dietary supplement known as DigestaWell NRG on muscle soreness in horses after exercise. The findings suggest that the supplement may help decrease pain and inflammation.

Objective and Methodology

• The primary objective of this study was to understand the effects of DigestaWell NRG, a commercial dietary supplement, on post-exercise muscle soreness in unconditioned (not regularly exercised) horses.
• A total of 20 horses were involved in this study, divided into two groups: one group that was given the supplement and one control group that was not.
• Each horse was subjected to a 50-minute standardized exercise test. Muscle soreness and tightness were measured before and after each exercise session, which allowed the researchers to calculate the percent increase in these factors.
• Blood samples were also collected at various points before, during, and after exercise. These samples were analyzed for several elements, including glucose, lactate, non-esterified fatty acids, tumor necrosis factor-α, and interleukin-1β.

Observations and Findings

• The study found there were no significant changes in plasma parameters in the control group, apart from a higher level of glucose in the blood after the study period.
• The horses that were given the DigestaWell NRG supplement, however, showed a decrease in the concentrations of tumor necrosis factor-α and lactate after the second exercise session compared to the first. These horses also demonstrated a smaller percent increase in muscle soreness post-exercise during the second study period.

Conclusion

• This study suggests that the dietary supplement DigestaWell NRG can potentially aid in reducing muscle soreness experienced by horses after exercise.
• The supplement may also help in reducing the production of lactate and inflammation, which are typically associated with muscle soreness after intense activity.
• The findings contribute to existing research on the potential benefits of dietary supplements in managing muscle fatigue and soreness in horses and other animal species.