NuVena - Copper Chelate 200g

• Copper is essential for the healthy development and integrity of connective tissue; cartilage, bones, tendons, ligaments. It has a major impact on the condition of the skin and hair, in particular pigmentation.
  It is essential for the formation of red blood cells, energy metabolism and the proper functioning of the immune and reproductive systems.
• Copper deficiency in horses is usually caused by a low content of this element in the soils where the plants grow.
  Another reason is the high supply of organic, and in some commercial feeds also supplemented iron.
  Iron, on the other hand, blocks the absorption of this element.
• Copper has a strong effect on the absorption of zinc, and also correlates with manganese, sulfur, molybdenum and selenium.
  Due to the mutual interaction of all the components of the diet, it is important not only to have the right amount in the daily dose, but also to maintain the mutual proportions.
  We call this proper balancing of the diet.
• The copper available from us is in the form of an amino acid chelate.
  A chelate is an organic compound created as a result of complexometry, i.e. the coupling of a metal ion with an amino acid.
• This synthesis increases the bioavailability of a given element, i.e. improves its absorption.
• Chelates also exhibit high stability, which they maintain in all pH ranges occurring in the digestion process.

When to use?

- in the case of copper deficiency in the blood
- during zinc supplementation
- in a diet rich in iron (e.g. feeding beet pulp)
- as a component for balancing a full-value feed ration
- in the case of copper deficiency detected in a hair or hoof test
- in the case of fading coat, weak hooves
- in young horses not supported by specialist supplementation for a given age group

The role of copper in the body:

- plays a key role in the formation of red blood cells and in their proper functioning
- controls the functions of lysine oxidase - an enzyme responsible for the production of collagen and elastin
- maintaining the elasticity and integrity of joint cartilage, tendons, ligaments, bones
- strengthens the walls of blood vessels
- takes part in the synthesis of melanin, which affects the pigmentation of the coat and skin
- is a component of an enzyme with antioxidant properties, so it protects cell membranes against harmful effects of free radicals
- participates in the body's immune functions
- takes part in energy metabolism; it is an element necessary for the production of ATP, which provides energy to cells
- takes part in the process of creating keratin, the building block of the hoof horn and hair

Symptoms and effects of deficiency:

- anemia, poor red blood cell parameters
- degeneration of joint cartilage
- occurrence of osteochondrosis, spavin, navicular syndrome
- depigmentation of the coat, reddish tips of the tail and mane
- in foals, poor growth, tendon contractures, osteochondrosis
- lack of energy, weakness, lethargy
- poor immunity