"Three years ago, I bought an Oldenburg dressage horse called Diamond. He was my dream horse, until he began having explosive diarrhea that affected his performance. After extensive veterinary exams, it turned out he had colonic ulcers--an exacerbation of the hind gut that doesn’t allow him to process his food correctly. I worked with the vet using sucralfate and misoprostal, which did help the diarrhea, but it would return as soon as the course of medicine was over. We suffered this malady for 2 1/2 years until I called Tigger at BioStar who had helped me in the past. We tried several things like different diets, including chaffhaye, which only make things worse, and all kinds of hay pellets. Finally we tried cold pressed hemp seed oil and Optimum GI for the gut. Diamond now has normal stools and is training beautifully. Thanks to Tigger and her perseverance, I now have a fabulous FEI dressage horse. Thanks BioStar!" - Katrina Oosting
Key benefits of Optimum GI™:
• Our proteinated macro and micro-minerals are highly bioavailable, so your horse can actually use them.
• Vitamin D2 sourced from mushrooms promotes the absorption of calcium, regulates bone growth and plays a role in immune function.
• Beta-carotene from organic carrots supports healthy skin and mucus membranes.
• Amino Acids from undenatured whey protein for muscle support.
• Pumpkin meal helps support a healthy topline.
• Reed sedge peat includes fulvic and humic acids to assist in mineral absorption and support beneficial colonies of microorganisms in the gut.
• Top quality apple pectin - helps stabilize mucous in the glandular region of the stomach.
• Sunflower lecithin (non GMO) supports membrane barriers of the gastrointestinal mucosa.
• Cabbage provides L-glutamine, which may help boost immune cell activity in the gut.
• Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) provides polysaccharides (with beta-D-glucans) for immune support and may assist in reducing gastric damage.
• Non-structural Carbohydrates: 14.5%
Optimum GI is not sourced from coal tar derivatives, petroleum extracts, acetone, or hexane. It is also not sourced from mineral carbonates or mineral oxides.
Directions for Use:
Scoop included = 46 g
• Horses in training or hard work: 1 scoop twice per day.
• Horses in light work: 1 scoop once per day.
Active Ingredients per 2 Scoops (92 g):
Apple Pectin ......................................... 27244 mg
Mineral Proteinate Complex .................... 11900 mg
Silicon Proteinate ...................... 900 mg
Calcium Proteinate .................... 600 mg
Phosphorus Proteinate ............... 300 mg
Magnesium Proteinate ............... 300 mg
Zinc Proteinate ........................... 75 mg
Manganese Proteinate ................ 63 mg
Copper Proteinate ...................... 11 mg
Chia Seeds (Organic).............................. 10746 mg
Reed Sedge Peat ..................................... 8140 mg
Coconut Meal ......................................... 6957 mg
Spirulina (Organic) .................................. 5928 mg
Undenatured Whey Protein ....................... 5310 mg
Carrot Powder (Organic) .......................... 5248 mg
Pumpkin Seed Meal .................................. 2832 mg
Fennel .................................................... 2681 mg
Lion's Mane Mushroom (Organic) .............. 2660 mg
Cabbage (Dehydrated) ............................. 2122 mg
Sunflower Lecithin (Organic) ....................... 665 mg
Organic Selenium Yeast .............................. 366 mg
Agaricus bisporus Mushroom (Organic) ....... 222 mg
With Vitamin D2 .......... 800 IU (20.0 mcg)
Inactive Ingredients: Cellulose, MCT Coconut Oil.
Non-Structural Carbohydrates:
13.7% WSC (Includes 9.6% ESC) + .7% Starch = 14.5%
Countries of Origin
Mineral Proteinate Complex - USA
Organic Spirulina - India/China
Chia Seeds - Ecuador/Bolivia
Organic Carrot Powder - USA
Pumpkin Seed Meal - USA
Reed Sedge Peat - USA
Fennel - India
Undenatured Whey Protein - Canada
Vitamin D Mushroom Powder - USA
Coconut Meal - Indonesia
MCT Coconut Oil - Indonesia/Malaysia
Dehydrated Cabbage - Germany
Apple Pectin - Canada
Cellulose - CanadaSunflower
Lecithin (non-GMO) - Europe
Lions Mane Mushroom - China.
Product Analysis
Per 92 g
Crude Protein (min)
Crude Fat (min)
Crude Fiber (max)
Calcium (min)
Calcium (max)
Phosphorus (min)
Phosphorus (max)
Magnesium (min)
Magnesium (max)
Manganese (min)
Potassium (min)
Copper (min)
Sodium (min)
Sodium (max)
Selenium (min)
Iron (min)
Zinc (min)
Boron (min)
Silicon (min)
Vitamin D (min)
19.4%
14.5%
5.72%
0.68%
0.73%
0.64%
0.69%
0.45%
0.48%
825 ppm
0.73%
173 ppm
0.28%
0.30%
15.4 ppm (1.42 mg)
350 ppm
1080 ppm
22.8 ppm
1.41%
800 IU(20mcg)
from mushrooms
Amino Acids: Glutamine (min): 2.63%, Aspartic Acid (min): 1.66%, Alanine (min): 0.94%, Arginine (min): 0.89%, Threonine (min): 0.48%, Tyrosine (min): 0.72%, Valine (min): 0.97%, Lysine (min): 0.71%, Leucine (min): 1.29%, Isoleucine (min): 0.81%, Phenylalanine (min): 0.77%, Glycine (min): 0.82%, Serine (min): 0.76%, Proline (min): 0.73%, Histidine (min): 0.34%, Tryptophan (min): 0.18%, Methionine (min): 0.34%, Cystine (min): 0.20%
No Preservatives
No fillers or binders
No Added Flavorings
Wheat Free
Soy Free
Raw
MANUFACTURED & DISTRIBUTED BY BIOSTAR
in Gordonsville, VA
United StatesI decided on this for my new mare To help her adjust to our home and to use When we’re hauling to clinics and shows She eats it with no problem
United StatesMy daughter's pony started getting cranky and was really forward. We suspected ulcers. I started giving her a concoction that required me to be at the barn every day. I replaced most of that with the Optimum GI. Our trainer commented that Luna is much calmer and moving better. I am also giving her the Circumvate so that could be helping the movement. The one thing optimumGI hasn't seemed to be able to replace is the Papaya juice. She's bitey when I stop the papaya. That's the item I really hoped to be able to eliminate because it needs to be refrigerated and there isn't a fridge at the barn. I'll keep using OptimumGI because it replaces the Empower she was getting along with the dried cabbage and chia.
United StatesWe started an OTTB we suspected has ulcers on this supplement, and within a week he is no longer grinding his teeth when girthed! He seems to have a happier and more relaxed disposition, too.
United StatesCustomer service was top notch when needing answers in the selection of this product. The horse receiving it was recovering from Lymes and EPM and do believe his recovery is dependent on healing from the inside out. Optimum GI is a catalyst for that healing.
United StatesExcellent service. I had a consultation and feedback within a day. The product has helped the horse be able to digest her feed without dIs comfort. As her owner, I don’t worry about her as much.
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