Science Behind the Supplements
University of California at Davis measured insulin and glucose responses of horses consuming meals of alfalfa and oat hay before and after 6 weeks of supplementation*.
- Fasting blood glucose concentrations were significantly lower after the supplementation period.
- Peak serum insulin concentrations were 44% lower after the supplemented meal as compared to the non-supplemented meal (data not shown).
Researchers at the University of Georgia tested the effects of supplementation* on fasting blood glucose with a mouse model of type II diabetes.
- After 8 weeks, supplemented mice had a 30% lower average fasting glucose value than non-supplemented mice.
- Supplemented mice had an 8% decrease in body weight and significantly improved vascular function (data not shown).
Preliminary results from a recent study conducted at Colorado State University demonstrate 6-8 months of twice daily supplementation** resulted in a 19-20% decrease in fasting cortisol (p < 0.05) and insulin (p= 0.052) among horses defined as "borderline insulin resistant." This change correlated to a significant 15% improvement in the average RISQI score (an index of insulin resistance) reclassifying these horses from borderline insulin resistant to normal.
*Platinum Performance® Equine formula
** Platinum Performance® Equine and Platinum Metabolic Support