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Oxidative stress is a key focus in the development of supplements for horses. Therefore, producers and brands seek ingredients with antioxidant properties. NOR-Grape for horses is an interesting raw material within this category.
NOR-Grape® 80 is a standardized grape extract from Vitis vinifera. It contains natural polyphenols from grapes. These substances have antioxidant properties and can therefore be used in nutritional strategies aimed at oxidative balance.
NOR-Grape® 80 is produced by Nor-Feed and consists of grape extracts for use in animal feed. The extract is standardized for total polyphenols and specific plant markers. This makes the composition more controllable and consistent.
Polyphenols are natural plant compounds. They occur in grape seeds and grape skins, among other things. Examples are procyanidins and anthocyanins.
According to Nor-Feed, NOR-Grape was developed to help compensate for oxidative stress in animals. According to the manufacturer, NOR-Grape® 80 meets the description for dry grape extract (2b485) within the European regulations for feed additives. Read more at Nor-Feed.
Free radicals are formed as part of normal processes in the body. The body has its own system of antioxidants to deal with them.
When the balance between free radicals and antioxidant protection is disrupted, we speak of oxidative stress. Nutrition can be part of supporting this antioxidant balance.
For manufacturers of equine supplements, this offers opportunities for specific formulas. Think, for example, of products for sport horses or supplements suitable for periods of increased exertion.
The most interesting aspect of NOR-Grape for horses is primarily its polyphenol content. These substances have antioxidant properties. They can react with free radicals and thus play a role in antioxidant protection.
In addition, Nor-Feed describes an interaction between the polyphenols from NOR-Grape and the body’s own antioxidant system. This makes the raw material interesting for producers who want to incorporate a plant-based ingredient into an antioxidant formula.
In short: NOR-Grape offers a standardized source of grape polyphenols for use in animal feed.
Vitamine E is een bekend ingrediënt binnen antioxidatieve voedingsstrategieën voor paarden. NOR-Grape kan interessant zijn voor merken die daarnaast een plantaardige bron van antioxidanten willen gebruiken.
Nor-Feed positions the polyphenols from NOR-Grape for use in combination with vitamin E, among others, and for a possible partial replacement thereof.
This does not mean that vitamin E can simply be replaced one-to-one. The correct ratio depends on the complete formulation, dosage, application, and regulations. Each formula must therefore be assessed individually.
Nor-Feed positions the polyphenols from NOR-Grape for use in combination with vitamin E, among others, and for a possible partial replacement thereof.
This does not mean that vitamin E can simply be replaced one-to-one. The correct ratio depends on the complete formulation, dosage, application, and regulations. Each formula must therefore be assessed individually.
NOR-Grape offers brands, producers, and distributors an interesting plant-based raw material for antioxidative equine supplements. The standardized grape polyphenols offer opportunities for new private label concepts.
Claims regarding oxidative stress must always comply with the available scientific evidence and applicable regulations. Therefore, NOR-Grape may not be presented as a treatment for a condition.
Would you like to know if NOR-Grape for horses fits within your private label product? At Nutriliq, we think along with you, from recipe to packaging. Contact us or schedule an appointment directly.
