73 | Flax & Peas

Are flax seed and peas a good option for my horse’s diet? Dr. Nichols discusses the nutritional profile, benefits, and drawbacks of using flax and peas in horse rations. Show Notes: Omega 3’s are fatty acids that have a double bond at the 3rdcarbon atom from the end of the carbon chain. This episode touches on 4 of those. Check out Episode 13 for a deeper dive. · EPA (Found in fish oil. An essential fatty acid required by the body, must be consumed in the diet) · DHA (Found in fish oil. An essential fatty acid required by the body, must be consumed in the diet) · ALA (Found in flax seed, but it must be converted by the body to EPA and DHA) · ETA (Found in the New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel. Helpful in joint pain, arthritis, inflammation) For products with these omega 3 fatty acids, check out StrideAnimalHealth.com · Fish Oil Factor · Rewind (for horses, humans, and dogs) …. Please share this episode on your favorite social media channels using #feedroomchemist so we can see which episodes you are loving! _ If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email [email protected] Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. For more information on these brands or a free virtual nutrition consult from our team just visit bluebonnetfeeds.com/nutrition-consult