20/06/2025
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ข๐๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐:
๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐น๐ฎ๐บ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ
COPD is not just a localized disease of the lungs. Multiple studies have shown that people with COPD have elevated systemic markers of inflammation, such as C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and TNF-alpha. This inflammatory load often originates from poor dietary choices and gut dysbiosis.
๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐น ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ
Diets high in refined sugars, omega-6 seed oils (like soybean oil), and preservatives can trigger a cascade of inflammatory responses.
๐๐๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ค๐ค๐๐จ:
๐นPromote oxidative stress in lung tissues.
๐นAggravate immune dysregulation.
๐นContribute to mucus buildup and airway constriction.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐-๐๐๐ป๐ด ๐๐
๐ถ๐
The gut microbiome communicates directly with the lungs through immune pathways (๐ฉ๐๐ โ๐๐ช๐ฉ-๐ก๐ช๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐จโ). Poor gut health caused by dysbiosis (imbalance of good and bad bacteria), leaky gut, and chronic constipation can lead to increased inflammatory signaling that affects respiratory function.
โ ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐๐๐๐จ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฌ๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฉ ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐จ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ฉ๐๐ฎ ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ค๐๐๐ค๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ฅ๐จ ๐ง๐๐๐ช๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐ ๐ง๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ค๐ฃ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ช๐๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐ข๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ก๐ช๐ฃ๐๐จ.
๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐
Certain feed ingredients can act as immune triggers in horses, especially those with underlying sensitivities or compromised gut health. Common culprits include soy, molasses, and fermented or mold-prone feeds like improperly stored hay.
๐๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ง๐จ ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ก๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค:
๐นExcess mucus production in the airways
๐นRespiratory tightness and restricted airflow
๐นIncreased susceptibility to inflammatory flare-ups in the lungs and sinuses
Horses with respiratory conditions like COPD (heaves) often respond well to removing high-histamine or allergenic feeds and supporting gut health to calm immune overactivity.
๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐
๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ & ๐ข๐บ๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ-๐ฏ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐พ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต
An anti-inflammatory diet that includes natural sources of omega-3s , along with plant-based antioxidants has been shown to reduce markers of systemic inflammation in horses.
๐๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ฃ๐ช๐ฉ๐ง๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐๐ก๐ฅ:
๐นProtect lung tissue from oxidative damage (especially from dust, mold, or allergens)
๐นSupport the bodyโs natural detoxification and immune response
๐นReduce airway inflammation and improve breathing capacity
This nutritional approach is especially important in performance horses, older horses, or those exposed to dusty environments.
๐ข๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐ & ๐๐ป๐ณ๐น๐ฎ๐บ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐พ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ
Excess weight in horsesโparticularly fat deposits along the crest, shoulders, and abdomenโis linked to metabolic inflammation. This systemic inflammation places extra stress on the respiratory system and may worsen conditions like heaves or exercise intolerance.
๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ง๐จ๐๐จ ๐ค๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฌ:
๐นPoor respiratory recovery post-exercise
๐นWorsening of allergic or inflammatory airway symptoms
๐นCompromised immune regulation
Supporting metabolic health through a low-starch, anti-inflammatory diet and appropriate movement can significantly improve respiratory resilience in horses with chronic conditions.
๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐:
COPD in horsesโalso known as heaves or Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO)โisnโt just a respiratory issue caused by dust or allergens. Itโs often the result of systemic inflammation, much of which originates in the gut and is driven by diet.
From hidden feed sensitivities to mold exposure, high-starch diets, and poor omega-3 balance, many common feeding practices can trigger or worsen respiratory inflammation. When the gut is out of balance, it can lead to an overactive immune system and chronic airway flare-ups.
๐๐๐๐จ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ง๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐ก๐ช๐๐๐จ:
๐นRemoving inflammatory feed ingredients
๐นSupporting gut microbiome health
๐นIncorporating anti-inflammatory herbs and omega-3s
๐นManaging weight and metabolic balance
โฆcan dramatically reduce respiratory symptoms and help horses breathe easierโnaturally and long-term. ๐ด๐ฟ
