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Health Distinction is Made Between Soy Protein and Soy Oil
Misunderstanding concerning the benefit or harm of feeding of soy products to horses has created controversy in the equine world. Certified Nutritionist Jack Grogan, VP of Research and Development at Uckele Health & Nutrition, clarifies the most recent research, which reveals that soybean oil and soy proteins are two entirely different entities. Horse feeds containing unrefined soybean oil have numerous health promoting benefits, while soy proteins, including soy meal, can have serious negative health consequences.
Grogan explains, "Cold pressed, unrefined soybean oil contains natural vitamin E and other tocopherals that provide a valuable antioxidant benefit, with the lecithins and phospholipids contributing to a healthy fat metabolism. The essential fatty acids in unrefined soy oil are required for glandular health and hormone balance." Among many additional benefits to soybean oil is the fact that oils digest slowly and can aid in normalizing blood sugar, thus reducing stress and inflammation-producing effects from blood sugar instability.
On the other hand, Grogan cautions that soy proteins can have serious negative health consequences that can influence aspects of equine physiology, directly contributing to a number of imbalances and disruptions. "Soy proteins can be pro-inflammatory. They can be immune suppressing. They can interfere with the normal digestive process and directly interfere with normal hormonal balance and functions," Grogan continues, "It is wise to eliminate soy proteins and soy-protein containing feeds, including soy meal, from the equine diet."
Grogan emphasizes that the health compromising components that occur naturally in soy protein are completely absent in unrefined soybean oil, "They are two entirely different substances. Soy protein is potentially health compromising, while unrefined soy oil is health promoting."
Jack Grogan, CN, Senior Nutritionist and VP of Research and Development for Uckele Health & Nutrition, has studied extensively in the fields of biology, biochemistry and nutrition, is an expert in tissue mineral balancing, and has experienced great success in balancing equine mineral chemistry to strengthen the basic metabolism and improve efficiency in horses. Jack is a consultant to numerous physicians, veterinarians, chiropractors, trainers, naturopaths and nutritionists. He is a graduate of the University of Toledo with a degree in Public Health.
Uckele Health & Nutrition is a Michigan-based, family owned business that has built a reputation over four decades formulating and manufacturing nutritional products, also providing private labeling and custom manufacturing for many other companies and organizations worldwide. |
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