Our Rice Bran Oil is cold filtered for maximum purity, human grade quality and is excellent source of mono and poly unsaturated fats, Vitamin E, and Gamma oryzanol. Rice Bran Oil is highly palatable and will improve body condition, muscle tone and hair coat. It is a powerful antioxidant, protecting cell membranes from oxidative damage.
Rice Bran Oil has a balanced fatty acid composition, comprised of high levels of the essential fatty acids (monounsaturated fatty acids (42%), polyunsaturated fatty acid (35%), 23% saturated fats and no trans fats. These essential fats (mono and polyunsaturated) help lower LDL cholesterol, improve blood vessel health and help regulate blood glucose levels and insulin response, benefitting horses requiring low starch diet.
Rice Bran oil contains a high level Omega-6 (Linolenic Acid) which play a crucial role in brain function, normal growth and development, improved digestive health, good bone health and healthy reproductive system. These essential fatty acids (linoleic acid) are also effective in protecting the mucosal stomach lining from excess gastric secretion as well as the effect NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) NSAIDs such as aspirin, indomethacin and phenylbutazone medications which provide pain relief, but also cause eroding of the mucosal lining.
Rice Bran oil is tolerated well, absorbed easily in the small intestines and should be introduced as a top dressing gradually.