Hay Harmony™ is a blend of high-quality copper, zinc and biotin in a base of stabilized ground flaxseed, rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.
Hay Harmony™ was designed to help strengthen the overall immune system, support digestion, muscle & tissue repair, clearer skin, balanced hormones, rich coat color, strong hooves and to balance the high iron content in the average horse’s daily hay ration or grass pasture.
Iron Overload | Copper & Zinc Deficiencies
Hay is naturally very high in iron (Fe) with insufficient amounts of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn), and most horses are not receiving adequate amounts of these trace minerals to properly metabolize the large amount of iron coming from their hay or grass each day.
Iron and manganese compete for absorption and assimilation with copper and zinc, making it extra difficult for a horse to maintain healthy levels of copper and zinc if they continually have more iron and manganese in their system. Manganese usually elevates as a result of excess iron accumulation. By minimizing iron intake (from supplements, commercial feeds / balancers), and providing therapeutic levels of copper and zinc, we can support healthier iron, manganese, copper and zinc levels.
Zinc Benefits
- Essential trace mineral
- Plays many vital roles in various body functions
- Helps to strengthen the overall immune system
- Supports development & function of immune cells, such as white blood cells
- Helps to fight off infections & protect against diseases
- Critical for cellular growth & division
- Supports proper growth and development
- Supports production of collagen & other proteins involved in wound healing
- Speeds up the recovery process post injury
- Supports production of keratin
- Keeps the skin strong and elastic, maintaining overall integrity of skin, hair & nails
- Protects vision, overall eye health & against the development of age-related macular degeneration
- Helps produce & regulate certain hormones such as testosterone & various thyroid hormones
- Supports overall hormonal harmony
- Supports cognitive function, such as memory and learning
- Helps to regulate blood sugar levels (important for horses with insulin resistance (IR))
- Helps reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer
Copper Benefits
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Red blood cell production
- Copper is needed to work with iron & form red blood cells
- Helps prevent anemia
- Helps with blood coagulation
- Copper helps keep the immune system strong
- Copper helps maintain healthy nerve cells & nerve function
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Bone health
- Copper helps form collagen, a key part of bones & connective tissue
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Energy production
- Copper is a component of enzymes which help produce energy
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Brain development
- Copper is needed for proper brain development
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Antioxidant activity
- Reduces free radicals that can damage cells & DNA
- Helps control blood pressure
Biotin (Vitamin B7) Benefits
- Supports a healthy metabolism
- Improves glucose intolerance & helps balance blood sugar
- Supports healthy hooves, skin & hair
- Supports brain function & fights cognitive decline
- Support the nervous system
- Supports myelin sheath integrity, which is a protective coating around nerve fibers, including those in the brain & spinal cord, allowing electrical impulses to be transmitted quickly & efficiently.
- Supports heart health
- Supports healthy cholesterol levels
- Supports thyroid function
- Supports adrenal function
- Supports a balanced mood
- Helps build & repair tissues & muscles
Lower than optimal levels of Biotin (vitamin B7) can lead to a sluggish metabolism, low energy levels / fatigue, weight gain, digestive problems, diabetes, appetite changes, mood changes & more.
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Hay Harmony Benefit Highlights:
- Helps metabolize high iron content
- Designed to reduce risk of iron overload, reducing burden on liver
- Supports a stronger immune system
- Helps avoid the development / worsening of insulin resistance (IR)
- Helps avoid hoof abscesses & laminitis
- Supports a deeper, richer coat color / less color fading
- Supports stronger hooves (no hoof, no horse!)
- Supports balanced hormones
- Strengthens the nervous system & much more!
Why is Iron Overload / Copper & Zinc Deficiency a Concern?
Excess iron with inadequate amounts of copper and zinc can lead to:
- Development or worsening of insulin resistance (IR)
- Laminitis
- Hoof abscesses
- Poor quality hooves / slow hoof growth
- An impaired immune system more susceptible to environmental pathogens
- Hives
- Arthritis
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Malabsorption of other minerals & vitamins
- Bone disorders
- Reproductive disorders
- Liver disease
- Potentially Cushing’s disease (changes seen in the brains of horses with Cushing’s are virtually identical to those seen in human brains with iron overload) & more.
Depending on the type of hay your horse receives, he or she may require slightly more or less to meet individual needs. For example, horses on alfalfa hay may only require a half dose, however, horses on grass hay will likely require a full dose. Please email us with any questions.