Myo-Guard TM
Support your horse’s muscular system with Myo-Guard. The ingredients in Myo-
Guard support the antioxidant status of the horse’s body during exercise and
replace magnesium lost in sweat.
Contains natural vitamin E
Supplemental source of selenium, magnesium, and vitamin C
Palatable and easy to feed
Supplement for Equine Athletes
Oxidation accelerates during athletic effort because oxygen use increases. Natural
body defense mechanisms may be unable to provide enough protection against
oxidation when horses train for or compete in strenuous exercise. Under these
circumstances, provide nutritional support for your horse with Myo-Guard.
WHEN AND HOW TO USE
What horses need Myo-Guard?
Horses in a regular training or competition program
Horses that are used heavily (school horses, trail-riding mounts, etc.)
Feeding Directions
Feed 1 ounce per day mixed in feed.
How is Myo-Guard fed?
Myo-Guard is top-dressed onto the daily ration
What are some visible signs that my horse needs Myo-Guard?
Reduced tolerance for work due to fatigued muscles.
Muscle soreness and delayed recovery from work.
Sporadic or chronic tying-up (exertional rhabdomyolysis).
Dark reddish-brown urine indicating muscle damage.
Which equine athletes may benefit from Myo-Guard?
Increased oxidative stress has been measured in horses performing high-intensity,
short-duration exercise and low-intensity, long-duration exercise. Therefore, Myo-
Guard would be appropriate for racehorses, three-day event horses, endurance
horses, and polo ponies.
Can Myo-Guard benefit my horse after a stressful performance or if muscle
damage has already occurred?
The most dramatic effects noted by users of Myo-Guard occur when it is
administered following hard work when signs of muscle fatigue and damage are
evident. Myo-Guard will help horses recover from work sooner and return to feed
more quickly, eliminating downtime between performances and training periods.
Do most horse feeds contain selenium and vitamin E?
Forages and most fortified concentrates contain vitamin E and selenium in amounts
that meet the nutrient requirements for mature horses at maintenance. The amount
of these two nutrients found in the average daily horse ration is not, however,
enough to meet the demands of horses undergoing strenuous training and
competition, and will not provide enough to help horses recover from hard work,
especially if they have gone off feed.
INGREDIENTS THAT WORK
Each 1-ounce dose provides:
Vitamin E 1000 IU
Vitamin C 1500 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Magnesium 3000 mg
Blend of antioxidants
Antioxidants protect cells and tissues from a normal metabolic process called
oxidation, which is the use of oxygen to break down carbohydrates, fats, and
protein for energy. A by-product of oxidation is the formation of free radicals,
compounds that damage cells and tissues. In the performance horse, this damage
may surface as muscle soreness or stiffness and delayed recovery from intense
exercise.
Myo-Guard contains a unique blend of antioxidants including natural vitamin E,
selenium, and vitamin C.
The importance of natural vitamin E as an antioxidant is widely known. The natural
vitamin E contained in Myo-Guard is highly potent and is much more effectively
transported and retained in tissues than vitamin E sources found in other
supplements.
Selenium is required for the production of glutathione peroxidase, an enzyme that
neutralizes hydrogen peroxide, a free radical that ravages cell membranes. While
natural vitamin E and selenium preserve the integrity of outer cell membranes,
vitamin C defends the cell contents. Vitamin C is also believed to be integral in the
regeneration of vitamin E in the body. Once a molecule of vitamin E neutralizes a
free radical, it is no longer useful. In the presence of vitamin C, however, vitamin
E can be recycled and used to fend off other free radicals.
Magnesium
Magnesium is also included in Myo-Guard. During exercise, magnesium, as well as
other electrolytes, is lost in sweat. Much of the body’s magnesium is stored in the
skeleton, and transfer from bone to bloodstream is not efficient enough for rapid
replacement of magnesium losses through heavy sweating. Therefore,
supplementing an equine athlete’s ration with magnesium may be necessary for
optimal muscle function.
Guard support the antioxidant status of the horse’s body during exercise and
replace magnesium lost in sweat.
Contains natural vitamin E
Supplemental source of selenium, magnesium, and vitamin C
Palatable and easy to feed
Supplement for Equine Athletes
Oxidation accelerates during athletic effort because oxygen use increases. Natural
body defense mechanisms may be unable to provide enough protection against
oxidation when horses train for or compete in strenuous exercise. Under these
circumstances, provide nutritional support for your horse with Myo-Guard.
WHEN AND HOW TO USE
What horses need Myo-Guard?
Horses in a regular training or competition program
Horses that are used heavily (school horses, trail-riding mounts, etc.)
Feeding Directions
Feed 1 ounce per day mixed in feed.
How is Myo-Guard fed?
Myo-Guard is top-dressed onto the daily ration
What are some visible signs that my horse needs Myo-Guard?
Reduced tolerance for work due to fatigued muscles.
Muscle soreness and delayed recovery from work.
Sporadic or chronic tying-up (exertional rhabdomyolysis).
Dark reddish-brown urine indicating muscle damage.
Which equine athletes may benefit from Myo-Guard?
Increased oxidative stress has been measured in horses performing high-intensity,
short-duration exercise and low-intensity, long-duration exercise. Therefore, Myo-
Guard would be appropriate for racehorses, three-day event horses, endurance
horses, and polo ponies.
Can Myo-Guard benefit my horse after a stressful performance or if muscle
damage has already occurred?
The most dramatic effects noted by users of Myo-Guard occur when it is
administered following hard work when signs of muscle fatigue and damage are
evident. Myo-Guard will help horses recover from work sooner and return to feed
more quickly, eliminating downtime between performances and training periods.
Do most horse feeds contain selenium and vitamin E?
Forages and most fortified concentrates contain vitamin E and selenium in amounts
that meet the nutrient requirements for mature horses at maintenance. The amount
of these two nutrients found in the average daily horse ration is not, however,
enough to meet the demands of horses undergoing strenuous training and
competition, and will not provide enough to help horses recover from hard work,
especially if they have gone off feed.
INGREDIENTS THAT WORK
Each 1-ounce dose provides:
Vitamin E 1000 IU
Vitamin C 1500 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Magnesium 3000 mg
Blend of antioxidants
Antioxidants protect cells and tissues from a normal metabolic process called
oxidation, which is the use of oxygen to break down carbohydrates, fats, and
protein for energy. A by-product of oxidation is the formation of free radicals,
compounds that damage cells and tissues. In the performance horse, this damage
may surface as muscle soreness or stiffness and delayed recovery from intense
exercise.
Myo-Guard contains a unique blend of antioxidants including natural vitamin E,
selenium, and vitamin C.
The importance of natural vitamin E as an antioxidant is widely known. The natural
vitamin E contained in Myo-Guard is highly potent and is much more effectively
transported and retained in tissues than vitamin E sources found in other
supplements.
Selenium is required for the production of glutathione peroxidase, an enzyme that
neutralizes hydrogen peroxide, a free radical that ravages cell membranes. While
natural vitamin E and selenium preserve the integrity of outer cell membranes,
vitamin C defends the cell contents. Vitamin C is also believed to be integral in the
regeneration of vitamin E in the body. Once a molecule of vitamin E neutralizes a
free radical, it is no longer useful. In the presence of vitamin C, however, vitamin
E can be recycled and used to fend off other free radicals.
Magnesium
Magnesium is also included in Myo-Guard. During exercise, magnesium, as well as
other electrolytes, is lost in sweat. Much of the body’s magnesium is stored in the
skeleton, and transfer from bone to bloodstream is not efficient enough for rapid
replacement of magnesium losses through heavy sweating. Therefore,
supplementing an equine athlete’s ration with magnesium may be necessary for
optimal muscle function.
SCIENTIFICALLY FORMULATED
Myo-Guard is a supplemental source of vitamins and
minerals specially formulated for performance horses
that experience exercise-induced myopathies such as
stiffness, soreness and tying-up. Myo-Guard contains
vitamins E and C, two powerful antioxidants that
protect cell membranes from damage caused by
scavenging free radicals. In addition, selenium, a
component of glutathione peroxidase, is included in
Myo-Guard and is widely acclaimed for its
antioxidant activity. Magnesium, a mineral necessary
for proper muscle and nerve function, is also supplied
in Myo-Guard.
MYO-GUARD FACTS
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects cell
membranes from free-radical induced damage.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects the tissues
from free-radical damage by scavenging oxygen
radicals from aqueous solutions.
Selenium is a component of glutathione peroxidase, a
powerful antioxidant.
Magnesium is a mineral necessary for proper muscle
and nerve function.
What is oxidation?
Oxidation is a normal metabolic process in which
fats, carbohydrates and proteins are converted into
energy to fuel body functions. Without oxidation,
horses couldn’t work or play. An unavoidable side
effect of oxidation, however, is the production of free
radicals, molecules capable of destroying cellular
structure and tissues.
How does exercise affect oxidation rates?
As the body uses more and more oxygen to drive
athletic effort, free radical production increases. This
hyperproduction of free radicals may provoke
significant tissue damage.
What is an antioxidant?
Antioxidants are dietary compounds that inactivate
free radicals and block oxidative reactions. Free
radicals produced as a result of infrequent, low
intensity exercise can usually be neutralized by natural
antioxidant defense systems. However, excessive
production of free radicals, which often occurs with
intense exercise, may overwhelm innate antioxidant
mechanisms and ultimately damage cells and tissue.
Supplementation with a powerful medley of
antioxidants may therefore be necessary for horses
training or competing in demanding sports.
What antioxidants are found in Myo-Guard?
Myo-Guard is a propietary blend of antioxidants
including vitamin E, selenium, and vitamin C. Vitamin
E is the most widely known and effective antioxidant.
The highly potent form of vitamin E found in Myo-
Guard protects the stability of the cellular membranes
and provides a defense against oxidative stress. Unlike
the vitamin E used in other supplements, the powerful
vitamin E found in Myo-Guard is preferentially
transported throughout the body and is retained in
tissues for longer periods of time.
Selenium acts in concert with vitamin E to prevent
oxidative insult to cells and tissues. Vitamin C, on the
other hand, safeguards structures within the cell. In
addition, vitamin C has been found to aid in the
regeneration of vitamin E in the body. Once vitamin E
inactivates free radicals, it is usually no longer useful
to the body. In the presence of vitamin C, however,
the antioxidant properties of vitamin E can be
restored. The balanced mix of antioxidants in Myo-
Guard provides comprehensive cellular protection,
which leads to healthier muscles that recover more
quickly from exhaustive exercise.
Myo-Guard is a supplemental source of vitamins and
minerals specially formulated for performance horses
that experience exercise-induced myopathies such as
stiffness, soreness and tying-up. Myo-Guard contains
vitamins E and C, two powerful antioxidants that
protect cell membranes from damage caused by
scavenging free radicals. In addition, selenium, a
component of glutathione peroxidase, is included in
Myo-Guard and is widely acclaimed for its
antioxidant activity. Magnesium, a mineral necessary
for proper muscle and nerve function, is also supplied
in Myo-Guard.
MYO-GUARD FACTS
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects cell
membranes from free-radical induced damage.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects the tissues
from free-radical damage by scavenging oxygen
radicals from aqueous solutions.
Selenium is a component of glutathione peroxidase, a
powerful antioxidant.
Magnesium is a mineral necessary for proper muscle
and nerve function.
What is oxidation?
Oxidation is a normal metabolic process in which
fats, carbohydrates and proteins are converted into
energy to fuel body functions. Without oxidation,
horses couldn’t work or play. An unavoidable side
effect of oxidation, however, is the production of free
radicals, molecules capable of destroying cellular
structure and tissues.
How does exercise affect oxidation rates?
As the body uses more and more oxygen to drive
athletic effort, free radical production increases. This
hyperproduction of free radicals may provoke
significant tissue damage.
What is an antioxidant?
Antioxidants are dietary compounds that inactivate
free radicals and block oxidative reactions. Free
radicals produced as a result of infrequent, low
intensity exercise can usually be neutralized by natural
antioxidant defense systems. However, excessive
production of free radicals, which often occurs with
intense exercise, may overwhelm innate antioxidant
mechanisms and ultimately damage cells and tissue.
Supplementation with a powerful medley of
antioxidants may therefore be necessary for horses
training or competing in demanding sports.
What antioxidants are found in Myo-Guard?
Myo-Guard is a propietary blend of antioxidants
including vitamin E, selenium, and vitamin C. Vitamin
E is the most widely known and effective antioxidant.
The highly potent form of vitamin E found in Myo-
Guard protects the stability of the cellular membranes
and provides a defense against oxidative stress. Unlike
the vitamin E used in other supplements, the powerful
vitamin E found in Myo-Guard is preferentially
transported throughout the body and is retained in
tissues for longer periods of time.
Selenium acts in concert with vitamin E to prevent
oxidative insult to cells and tissues. Vitamin C, on the
other hand, safeguards structures within the cell. In
addition, vitamin C has been found to aid in the
regeneration of vitamin E in the body. Once vitamin E
inactivates free radicals, it is usually no longer useful
to the body. In the presence of vitamin C, however,
the antioxidant properties of vitamin E can be
restored. The balanced mix of antioxidants in Myo-
Guard provides comprehensive cellular protection,
which leads to healthier muscles that recover more
quickly from exhaustive exercise.
