Cinnamon

Cinnamon can be useful for laminitis-prone horses and those with Equine Metabolic Syndrome. It is believed to help the cells to respond to insulin.

A compound found in cinnamon known as MHCP (methylhydroxy chalcone polymer) is thought to inhibit enzymes that block the insulin response procedure. So far the only studies have been carried out on humans but research has shown that cinnamon can significantly reduce blood sugar levels in people with type-2 diabetes (a condition linked to equine metabolic syndrome of horses which is caused by insulin resistance). In the trial, 60 people with type-2 diabetes were given either cinnamon or a placebo. After 40 days those eating cinnamon showed reduced fasting levels of serum glucose by as much as 29% (Khan et al 2003).

Cinnamon has also been shown to act as apowerful antioxidant, which can lead to additional health benefits for the laminitic horse.

Can be useful to aid weight loss when used alongside a restricted diet.

Feeding guidelines: 1 heaped teaspoon per 125kg bodyweight.

e.g 2 heaped teaspoons daily for a 250kg pony.
4 heaped teaspoons daily for a 500kg horse.
6 heaped teaspoons daily for a 750kg horse.

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