As the first step of in our gut support programme, Step 1 – Gastro™ is formulated to help nutritionally support the restoration of a healthy gut biome and intestinal barrier function. A healthy gut biome supports efficient digestion & nutrient intake, while supporting immune cells made in the gut.
Horses with additional gastric challenges may benefit from additional amino acid support as part of a nutritional approach to digestive health. This comprehensive blend helps provide essential building blocks for intestinal cells, protein synthesis and the natural protective mucus and gut barrier.
Nutritional Info
Amino Acids
L-Threonine
An essential amino acid involved in protein synthesis and mucin production. Mucin forms part of the protective mucus layer lining the gastrointestinal tract.
L-Arginine
Involved in Nitric Oxide (NO) production for circulatory management and forms part of the nutritional support for the tissues of the gastrointestinal tract.
Beta-Alanine
Beta-Alanine works in the body by producing ‘Carnosine’. This can help support the horse’s ability to absorb acidification.
Biotics
Prebiotics – Apple Pectin & Chicory Inulin
Helps feed beneficial bacteria in the gut, helping support the gut lining and maintain digestive balance
Probiotic – Yea-Sacc®
Yea-Sacc® is a live yeast (Saccharomyces Cerevisiae), that has been extensively researched in equine nutrition and is scientifically proven to support efficient fibre utilisation and a stable hindgut environment.
Postbiotics – Brewers Yeast
An inactive yeast helping to maintain the gut barrier integrity, providing bioactive compounds to support digestive health
Also Includes
Lecithin – Helping maintain the integrity of the gut lining and the stomach’s natural protective barrier
Choline Bitartrate – Working with Lecithin to help support healthy cell membranes and digestive tissue function
Papaya – A source of natural fibre which can help support regular gut motility
3-Step Gastric Programme
Step 1 – Gastro™ is the most comprehensive gastric nutritional supplement in our gastric programme, formulated with Pre, Pro & Postbiotics and Amino Acids, supporting a healthy gut biome & environment. Ideal for horses showing symptoms of gastric challenges, changes in behaviour, grass and turnout changes, travelling and competitions.
Step 2 – Gastro Extend™ can be used as a follow on from Gastro™ – Step 1 or used as maintenance if your horse has a sensitive gut or is prone to stress.
Step 3 – SFM PRO™ & SFM PRO – Extra Calmer™ is a daily gut maintenance for your horses gut health. Includes essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids, ideal for when grazing is limited, grass is lacking and throughout winter when nutrients in the grass are lower or turnout is restricted.
Ingredients
Composition
Papaya, Brewers Yeast, Turmeric, Apple Pectin, Sunflower Lecithin, Peppermint Leaf Powder, Aloe Vera, Chicory Inulin, Seaweed, Flax Seed Powder, Black Pepper
Amino Acids, Vitamins, Minerals & Additives
Yea-Sacc® (4a1704), L-Arginine (3c361), Beta Alanine (2b17001), L-Alanine (2b17002), Vitamin E (DL-a-Tocopheryl Acetate 500IU/g (3a700i), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) (3a300), L-Tyrosine (2b17022), L-Threonine (3c410), Choline Bitartrate, L-Glutamic Acid (2b620), N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine HCL, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine HCL) (3a820), L-Histidine HCL(3c352), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
Analytical Constituents
| Crude Protein | 61.9% |
|---|---|
| Crude Fibre | 3.2% |
| Total Oil | 6.37% |
| Crude Ash | 3.3% |
| Sodium | 0.12% |
| Starch | 8.4% |
| Sugar as Sucrose | 8.99% |
Cat Wilton –
A gift that keeps on giving
I have been feeding this for about 5 months now and the changes in my boy just keep on coming. Quieter, no longer food aggressive, happy to work ….. just incredible
Nichola –
Fantastic
Has really helped my boy!! So impressed. He is so much more comfortable.
Jacqui Bentley –
It works!!!!!
I came across this product quite some years ago. I had a horse with grade 4 ulcers, despite being on double doses of peptizole for months 3 scopes later we still had ulcers! So I tried this, well for us it was like a ‘light switch’ moment! Immediately he was a different horse and it finally gave us a clear scope! Sadly we lost this horse, but I have used it on other horses when they’ve shown ulcer type signs. Debbie has always been so very helpful and I would never used anything else.
Clare Heywood –
Ex racehorse Horse seems to have settled well on the product. Excellent customer service and super fast delivery!!
Dawn Moffat –
Gastro 1
The team have been so helpful. Helping get the right products for star.I have been using the gastro a week and star is going so well. He has been so forward going
Caroline (verified owner) –
I’m very pleased with gastro, she so much nicer to handle and tacking up, when other have handled her they have notice a big difference in her and said how nice she is to handle know. I have given your name and phone to someone people as we so impressed with her change.
Emma McGurk –
When my KWPN dressage horse became a little more spooky than usual, I thought I would try him on the calming product. When I spoke with Debbie she recommended I try him on the Gastro step 1 product first. So taking her advice I did. Well I was amazed at the noticeable difference in 2 days, my horse had lost the bloated look he has had recently and he became much more relaxed, no spooks and just a much more relaxed and happy horse. I have used many different gut products over the years and I can honestly say I have never really noticed a difference. I am seriously impressed and will continue to use this product. As yet I haven’t opened the calmer😊
Hannah Fowler –
Just Amazing !
I have an ex-racer and on a good day you could just about to get him to put one foot in front of the other under saddle, he had problems with his SI joints, back and neck which I was working with my Osteo and I’m also a sports and remedial massage therapist, After the 1st douse of the Gastro I could see a difference in his body shape, I gave him 4 days off to let the gastro do it’s job. On day 5 I tacked him up got on and off we went no issues what so ever! My Osteo was out to see him 3 wks into using Gastro, and there was nothing wrong with him – all of the issues in the neck, back and SI joint have completely sorted themselves out, and the movement and freedom in his back is just ridiculous now 😁
I would give 1000* rating and so would my horse.
Thank you Equine Exceed you literally have changed our lives!
Emma Stamp –
I have used Gastro on both my daughters ponies. One which had been treated for Ulcers and I just wanted something to continue to protect his gut. This has been a fantastic product for him and he has not shown signs of any discomfort and it settles his tummy before any travelling or competition too.
I then bought a second pony who was quite anxious and had quite runny poos, again, started him on Gastro and this has made a huge difference. Calmed him down and settled his tummy.
I wouldn’t use anything else!
Brittany white –
Best product on the market by far!
I rang Debbie from equine exceed when I was struggling to maintain weight on my mare through the competition season. Competing in a mixture of both British dressage and also eventing was proving to much for her in terms of coping with the stress of travelling and the general competition environment. Debbie was so kind, helpful and extremely knowledgeable and was very confident with some help from there products that my mare could stay in top form in her performance and weight . Since then I have started on the gastro step 1 and have had incredible results. my mare is now maintaining condition and performing very well at competitions and is remaining stress free and has managed a full season of successful competing since being on this amazing product! I cannot recommend this enough and a big thank you to everyone at equine exceed for all your help you’ve been life savers.