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% |
Gemma Robinson (verified owner) –
Gastro Step one
Had my horse on this now for a couple of months and she is definitely less reactive. Will keep her on this all the time now 😁
Lucy B (verified owner) –
Gastro step 1
Had good support & advice from the office and really think this is doing everything they said
Karen Clark (verified owner) –
Excellent
My TB started planting and not going forward even when he’s nearly home so after checking his saddle and getting the Chiro out and was still the same I went to see Debbie. She is so knowledgeable and recommended Gastro 1 due to all the grass changes, which can affect the hind gut, and after just 3 days he was back to normal and enjoying life. He will stay on it for at least another month to ensure it doesn’t come back.
Kate Gale –
My horse has found the training stressful and has lost a lot of weight. Not sure if the gastro has helped .
Her training is going well and her behaviour is good. Don’t know if a calmer would help her stress less in addition to the gastric product.
Suzannah Allen (verified owner) –
Great supplement
I have had a very positive experience with Gastro 1. Over the summer whilst we had drought I noticed that my horse had become very reluctant to be brushed and extremely miserable with my other horse in the field so I chose to try Gastro 1. It has taken 3 months on this product but I have a much happier horse so it is now time to move onto Gastro 2.
Angela Still –
Noticed changes in behaviour
My gelding had become very grumpy in the last month. Tacking up was a nightmare and I knew he was telling me he was uncomfortable somewhere. He was reluctant to step and push forward on the flat in the arena and very reactive hacking. I spoke to a friend who had used the Gastro products and gave it a go. I now have my (still spicy) lovely horse back who is happier to have his girth done up carefully and seems more settled. I am now ordering Step 2.
Kelly Gordon –
Great Supplement
A great gastric supplement which has worked wonders for an ulcer prone pony
Katie Bowman –
So far, so good!
Have only been using this for a couple of weeks but feeling confident in it – will continue to use and then switch over to the next step!
Lisa 🐴 (verified owner) –
My horse became very wired in his brain so I ordered a calmer from Equine Exceed. I received a phone call and asked some questions about the horse then asked if I’d like to trial the gut balancer as they said from our conversation sound’s the upset could be his tummy. I was asked to trial Gastro – step 1 before putting him on the calmer. It’s a 5 day trial so what did I have to lose. My horse changed within 48 hours, he became so quiet you’d almost have been worried. I’ve since bought a full pack of Gastro – step 1 it’s quite expensive but if my boy is happy so am I and apparently the next step is much more reasonable. I’m really pleased with the outcome and haven’t turned to the calmer. Give the gang a call as I definitely was going the wrong way and wouldn’t have got to the root cause on my own. Really grateful, thank you Equine Exceed 🐴
Lesley Hawkins –
Comfy tummy at last!
After a year of discomfort causing bad behaviour my Pony is finally free of his bloated, uncomfortable tummy symptoms. I’m really pleased with this product.