This auction is for one 500 gram container of Flexwell Chelated Magnesium.

Magnesium is essential for normal muscle function and normal functioning of the nervous system.

Many horses are deficient in Magnesium in their diet. They can show many different symptoms, but some of the most common are, Nervous, tense horses, which show an inability to learn and concentrate. Horses which tend to have tight, tense muscles, often "girthy" and are slow to warm up, possibly with sore or tight backs. Those prone to, or with a history of founder - particularly those with cresty necks. Horses whose weight is hard to manage, either from low weight - or obesity.

Flexwell Chelated Magnesium, is the best and most easily absorbed and utilized form of Magnesium you can feed your horse. This is the pure powder and one 500g container will last one horse approx 100 days, at the recommended dosage of 1 level tsp daily - this supplies 1000mg daily.

Chelation means the Magnesium is bound to a highly absorbable molecule, the amino acid, As the amino acid is actively picked up from the digestive tract, the magnesium comes with it. Flexwell chelated Magnesium contains many amino acids, including, Lysine: An essential amino acid (must be present in the diet since the body cannot create it on its own) that is most commonly found to be missing in the horse's diet. Lysine is necessary for the proper use of all of the amino acids. Deficiencies in any of the essential amino acids can lead to decreased growth and development as well as a low tolerance for stress. Tyrosine: Is often recommended in appetite control and also supports normal brain functions. L-Glutamine, this is involved in more metabolic processes than any other amino acid, including building muscle, repairing intestinal tissue and enhancing the immune system. Glycine: A protein-forming amino acid that has been shown to increase electrolyte mineral absorption.