Premium Quality Dandelion Root Cut Dried

How could it help

Dandelion has numerous benefits, some of them are the:

• Acts as a prebiotic: helping to nourish the healthy microbiota of the gastrointestinal tract aiding digestion, encouraging absorbing nutrients
• Supporting  the process of detoxifying the liver and kidneys  
• A natural electrolyte alternative to promote optimal hydration and overall well-being. 
• Dandelion roots offer a wealth of vital nutrients,
•  Function: Contains a naturally occurring soluble dietary fiber inulin, a prebiotic that helps restore gut flora 
•  Herbalists use dandelion root to detoxify the liver and gallbladder 
•  Serves as a food source for beneficial bacteria in the hindgut, allowing them to thrive and outcompete   harmful bacteria
•  Great for using in clicker training has a healthy treat creating positive reinforcement and supporting the gut
• Option of self selection

Supports the Digestive System:

Rich in fibre, dandelion supports the digestive system. Dandelion roots are a great source of fibre and especially rich in a type of soluble fibre, inulin, great for digestion and regulation of blood sugar levels.

Dandelion also supports the immune system by being rich in vitamins and minerals. It supports a healthy gut, by aiding the growth and maintenance of healthy gut bacteria, being rich in inulin, a type of soluble fibre found in plants.

Chicory acid and chlorogenic acid, two compounds found in the dandelion plant, may also help lower blood sugar levels. Both acids can also limit the digestion of starch-rich foods and carbohydrates, which can further contribute to dandelion's ability to reduce blood sugar levels

What Is the Composition of Dandelion Root?

Studies show that dandelion root is especially rich in antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, polyphenols, coumarins, and derivatives of hydroxycinnamic acids – which may be responsible for many of its health benefits, as it allows it to fight free radicals. Besides possessing taraxacin, responsible for the bitter taste, dandelion contains tannins, phenolic acids, resin, inulin, coumarins, inositol, carotenoids, , glycosides, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, silica, Folate  and even vitamins A, B, and C. Soluble fibres are also found in the root. Extraordinarily rich in water, flavonoids It is also rich in inulin (up to 45% of its total composition) Dandelion is a rich source of phenolic acids (chicoric acid, chlorogenic acid), flavonoids (luteolin derivatives, quercetin), and terpenes (sesquiterpene lactones).

Feeding Rate

• Horses - 30g per day. 
• Ponies -  20g per day.
•  1 kilo will last 33 days fed at 30 grams per day for a horse
• 1 rounded 50 ml scoop provides 10 grams
•  As with all new feeds, build up gradually to the recommended amount.  
•  Store in a cool dry place
• 1 Kilo 
• All ingredients sourced from suppliers of sustainable ,accredited to recognised food/feed accreditation schemes
• Human grade A