The gut microbiome is made up of trillions of bacteria, fungi and other microbes and plays a key role in your horse’s overall health by helping control and regulate the digestive system and immune balance. An imbalance of healthy vs unhealthy microbes can lead to many health issues that can impact the overall health of your horse. A healthy gut microbiome functions by communicating with the intestinal cells, digesting certain foods and preventing disease causing bacteria from sticking to or penetrating the intestinal wall. When pathogenic bacteria and other undesirable substance are permitted passage through the intestinal barrier, a condition commonly referred to as ‘Leaky Gut’ exists.
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