Science Supplements Safe Salt Electrolytes – All Sizes

Science Supplements SafeSalt is a unique formulation that provides a palatable source of sodium and chloride electrolytes and helps overcome potential palatability problems that are sometimes seen with other granular electrolyte products.

Exactly as the name suggests Science Supplements SafeSalt is salt that is safe for your horse and their stomach.  Safesalt is made from individual grains of salt that have been coated in a special oil which will not dissolve in the mouth or stomach.  The oil coating dissolves in the small intestine where electrolyte uptake is optimal and gentle on the stomach unlike ordinary electrolytes.  It has been suggested that feeding normal table salt can excaerbate cases of gastric upset and ulceration.

Salt sodium chloride, chemical formula NaCl is a key nutrient required for nerve and muscle function, maintenance of normal hydration and digestive, kidney, lung and heart function.  Forage is rich in potassium and chloride and in some cases calcium e.g. alfalfa.

The most common electrolyte deficient is sodium Na and most horses need supplemental salt.  Horses in work, competing and racing require extra electrolytes to replace those lost in sweat, faeces and urine and sub-optimal electrolyte intake can lead to muscle problems and poor performance.

Science Supplements SafeSalt should be given daily in feed during training. SafeSalt is an ideal alternative to ordinary salt or electrolytes for horses that go off their feed during hard work.

Mix in with feed – Electrolytes should be given regularly not just during competition, Maintains appetite, Stimulates drinking. Follow detailed feeding instructions according to level of training and weather on side of tub.

Safesalt is tested to be free from the prohibited substances caffeine, theobromine, hyoscine, hordenine, morphine and atropine.

Does not contravene FEI rules or rules of racing.