Images are for illustration purposes only. Packaging may change from time to time and images on our website may or may not be updated.
Selection of 2 products from
£12.19 to £39.89
What is it?
The EnerGex range of feed and paste is a specialist disaccharide that increases blood glucose levels in a controlled, safe and sustainable way.
EnerGex is a naturally sourced smart carbohydrate, providing full carbohydrate energy in a more balanced way thanks to its low-glycaemic profile. By improving fat oxidation during physical activity, it prolongs energy supply.
EnerGex is rapidly absorbed, and increases blood glucose levels within 30 minutes and can maintain an increased level for 2 hours. EnerGex can also be given after training or competition to aid recovery.
Glucose is the most important energy source for horses during exercise. Low blood glucose levels are associated with fatigue and reduced performance and maintaining blood glucose levels is especially important during prolonged exercise, when competing and for horses that are lacking in energy.
Maintaining blood glucose concentration during exercise is vital as an energy source for the working muscles and also vitally for the brain. During prolonged exercise blood glucose levels can begin to fall as liver glycogen levels begin to deplete. Low blood glucose will seriously affect exercise performance. Many energy supplements containing simple sugars which can lead to undesirable fluctuations in blood sugar levels.
EnerGex helps to maintain blood glucose levels during exercise by providing a readily available source of carbohydrate. EnerGex also provides a readily available source of carbohydrate to aid recovery following hard work, racing or competition. EnerGex is a disaccharide that is not normally found in your horses' diet. Once digested it releases sugars that can be steadily converted to glucose to buffer the levels in the bloodstream. It is a low glycemic functional carbohydrate that releases sugar more slowly and so does not produce a big rise, which could be detrimental during exercise.
What’s in it?
EnerGex is a unique disaccharide, a naturally sourced smart carbohydrate, providing full carbohydrate energy in a more balanced way thanks to its low-glycaemic profile. By improving fat oxidation during physical activity, it prolongs energy supply.. A disaccharide is formed when two monosaccharides are joined by glycosidic linkage.
Disaccharides are one of the four chemical groupings of carbohydrates (monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides).
It is 100 % vegan and non-GMO.
The molecular linkage of EnerGex is more stable compared to that of sucrose.
Research
EnerGex has undergone a number of clinical studies demonstrating that it safely increases plasma levels after 30 minutes to 2 hours and is suitable as a readily available source of carbohydrate for horses during or following exercise or in circumstances where food intake is reduced due to travel or illness.
Ingredients & Feeding Guide | Syringe
EnerGex can be given before, during or after competition or training. If given before exercise EnerGex should not be given more than 15 minutes prior to the start, to maximise the effect. For intense exercise, 2 syringes may be given. Additional syringes may be given every 1-2 hours. Given immediately after exercise, EnerGex promotes recovery.
Do not exceed the recommended intake.
One of our core values is transparency. That’s why we list all the active ingredients per daily feeding rate so you know exactly what your horse is getting.
Active Ingredients: Per 60g syringe EnerGex delivers 40g of slow release, complex carbohydrate.
Analytical Constituents: Crude Protein <1%; Crude Fibre <1%; Crude Oils & Fats 15%; Crude Ash 43%; Sodium 2%; Moisture 10.2%.
Composition: Isomaltulose, water.
Additives (per kg of finished product): Technological Additives: Xanthan gum (E415) 5g.
Ingredients & Feeding Guide | Tub
Level 25ml (20g) scoops per day
To Boost Energy: Add the required amount in feed approximately 2-4 hours before exercise.
For Stamina or to aid recovery: Use daily in feed up to the maximum daily feeding rate.
Immediately before or during competition: We recommend using the EnerGex syringe.
EnerGex is fully digested and absorbed in the small intestine providing 1674kJ per 100g.
Mix thoroughly with feed.
Do not exceed the recommended intake.
One of our core values is transparency. That’s why we list all the active ingredients per daily feeding rate so you know exactly what your horse is getting.
Active Ingredients: 100% slow release, complex carbohydrate.
Analytical Constituents: Protein trace, Fibre trace, Oils & Fats trace, Crude Ash <1%.
Composition: Disaccharide.
Additives (per kg of finished product): None.
All prices include VAT where applicable.
Only verified purchasers of this product can leave a review.
Below are some recent questions we've received regarding Science Supplements EnerGex for Horses, including answers from our team.
How long does one 2kg tub last
How long does one 2kg tub last
This depends on the size of your horse and how often you use the supplement (based on your reason for use).
For the average horse using 2 scoops daily as maintenance a 2kg tub will last 50 days.
LMR
Is this safe to feed a laminitic? I need to give him more energy without weight gain and sugar.
Thanks in advance.
I would still be wary of giving this to a laminitic horse or pony. Although the rise in blood glucose does not happen as quickly as some other feeds or supplements it does still increase blood sugar which could lead to a bout of laminitis. If you are looking for something as a "pick me up" I would try Red Cell or Equistro Heamolytan 400 which should provide more energy without the sugar content. If your horse is older it may also be worth your vet testing for cushings if they haven't already since this can cause lethargy.
VetMedsDirect has been working alongside VioVet to bring you a wider range of products, including prescription medications. VetMedsDirect has been owned and run by VioVet since 2015, and has been operating since then from the same premises in Luton, Bedfordshire.
VetMedsDirect has now been fully merged with VioVet. If you had an account with VetMedsDirect you can securely login with your same details on the VioVet website and there will be no delay or disruption to the supply of your pet products.
Thank you for being a VetMedsDirect customer, we are confident that you will be just as satisfied with what VioVet can offer you and your pets!
If you'd like more information about the company merge, you can read more on our blog.
