BoneWise Vitamin & Mineral Supplement

Description

BoneWise is a targeted vitamin and mineral formula designed to support the natural bone development, strength, and density of horses at every life stage. Horses constantly remodel bone tissue throughout life, and this process can be stressed by growth, training, confinement, age, or reproductive demands. BoneWise supplies a highly usable form of calcium along with key minerals and vitamin D3 to help maintain strong, resilient skeletal structure over time.

Why BoneWise is Used

• Helps sustain normal bone remodelling and mineralization
• Supports bone density in horses with increased skeletal demands
• Beneficial for young, developing horses, performance horses, seniors, broodmares, and stalled or rehabbing animals
• Delivers minerals in a form the horse can utilize efficiently for structural support

How It Fits Into a Feeding Program

BoneWise can be fed long-term as part of a daily ration. It mixes easily with grain and is formulated for safe, routine use in horses of all breeds and workloads. Horses in athletic work, rapid growth, breeding, stall rest, or limited turnout may benefit most from the additional mineral support BoneWise provides.

Directions

Feed 4 oz per day (2 scoops). Top dress over grain or mix into the daily meal.
Available in 10 lb and 20 lb tubs for extended use.

Note: This is a nutritional supplement for horses. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a veterinarian before making changes to your horse’s diet.

Ingredients
Guaranteed Analysis:
Calcium (Min.) - 16 g - 14% Concentration
Calcium (Max.) - 18 g - 16% Concentration
Magnesium (Min.) - 3,400 mg - 3% Concentration
Zinc (Min.) - 97 mg - 860 ppm
Copper (Min.) - 43 mg - 380 ppm
Manganese (Min.) - 41 mg - 360 ppm
Vitamin D3 (Min.) 3,750 IU - 15,000 IU/lb

Nutrient analysis per recommended daily serving:
Calcium from Lithothamnion

BoneWise contains a unique form of calcium, a calcareous marine alga know as Lithothamnion, which is rich in highly digestible calcium and trace minerals. Lithothamnion contains three crystalline forms of calcium: calcite, aragonite, and vaterite, as compared to calcium carbonate (a common source of calcium) that only contains calcite. The minerals found in Lithothamnion are arranged in a distinctive honeycomb construction that increase digestibility. Because of its varied crystalline forms and honeycomb structure, Lithothamnion provides a large surface upon which digestive enzymes can act, allowing for the optimal release and uptake of minerals over extended periods of time. Lithothamnion contains the trace minerals magnesium, boron, silicon, zinc, and manganese, all of which play a role in bone formation and remodeling.

Research conducted at Michigan State University on two groups of yearlings—one supplemented with Lithothamnion, the other (the control) supplemented with calcium carbonate—revealed that the Lithothamnion group showed significant difference in blood markers of bone metabolism and bone density as compared to the control group. Osteocalcin, which is a measure of bone formation, and CTX-1, a measure of bone resorption, were both higher in the supplemented group, indicating a positive effect on bone metabolism. At the end of the supplementation period, the Lithothamnion supplement group presented with 11% greater bone mineral content.
Vitamin D

Vitamin D is critical to mineral metabolism and bone growth. It facilitates the absorption of calcium in the small intestine by stimulating proteins known as calcium transporters. The transporters move the calcium out of the lumen of the intestine, across the epithelial cells, and into the bloodstream. In the bone, vitamin D regulates the balance of calcium and phosphorous necessary for proper bone mineralization.
Yeast cultures

Yeast positively contributes to mineral absorption in a variety of ways. It supports enhanced mineral absorption by improving microbial metabolism of enzymes and vitamins. Calcium absorption by enterocytes (cells in the intestinal lining) is stimulated in the presence of yeast, and microbial enzymes improve phosphorus absorption.

Research has demonstrated that yeast helps to maintain and stabilize the intestinal microflora. A stabilized microflora supports optimal gut tissue health and function. Healthy gut tissues exhibit an improved capacity to absorb nutrients.

BoneWise serving instructions:

1 scoop = 2 oz

Mix into feed at the rate of 2 scoops (4oz) daily for all classes of horses and ages of horses.

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Storage and shelf life:

Store BoneWise in a cool, dry place. Reseal lid during storage. Shelf life is 18 months from date of manufacture when stored under suitable conditions.
Available sizes:

10 lb (4.53 kg) (contains 80 scoops)
20 lb (9.09 kg) (contains 160 scoops)