Supplement myths in horseracing

Myth number one:  Corn oil is a good source of fat for your words. Corn oil promotes chronic inflammation. Generations of horsemen have used corn oil for extra calories in a shiny coat, but it’s time to rethink this practice. Nutrition experts now understand that all fats are not created equal. Corn oil contains about 70% omega six fatty acids and virtually no omega-3 fatty acids. Why does this matter? Omega sixes are generally considered pro-inflammatory, while omega-3′s are more anti-inflammatory. Too many omega sixes in the diet puts your horses body in a state of chronic inflammation, lending him to degenerative health conditions. Grain is also very high in omega sixes, causing further imbalance. Instead of corn oil, turn to alternative fat sources like flax seed and fish oil which contain higher levels of omega threes.