đź“‹ Supplement Synergy + Feed Plans

❌ NOT Approved for Use with EPMSD

What to Avoid During Detox — And Why

These substances can interfere with detox, mask symptoms, or feed the very organisms we’re trying to eliminate. Many also suppress the body’s natural inflammatory response, which is vital for flushing pathogens.

đźš« 1. Iron Supplements

  • Examples: Ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate
  • Problem: Iron feeds parasites, including protozoa
  • Risks: Liver overload, oxidative stress, pathogen survival
  • Note: Only use if iron-deficiency anemia is confirmed

đźš« 2. Molasses-Based Feeds or Tubs

  • Problem: High sugar fuels protozoa & yeast
  • Risks: Gut flora imbalance, detox disruption
  • Signs: Sticky coat, hoof flare, energy crash post-meal

đźš« 3. Sweet Feeds & Cereal Grains

  • Examples: Oats, corn, barley, COB, molasses-laced senior feeds
  • Problem: Sugar and starch feed parasites
  • Risks: Inflammation, bloating, fermentation

đźš« 4. NSAIDs (Unless Vet-Directed)

  • Examples: Bute, Banamine, Equioxx
  • Problem: Suppresses detox-driving inflammation
  • Risks: Delayed healing, tissue infection
  • Better: Use herbs like Boswellia or White Willow Bark

đźš« 5. Overlapping Dewormers

  • Examples: PowerPak, Safeguard, Strongid
  • Problem: EPMSD already covers parasites
  • Risks: Gut stress, toxicity, neuro overload

đźš« 6. Multi-Herb Sedatives

  • Examples: Valerian, passionflower
  • Risks: Suppressed nerve repair, sedation
  • Better: Use Ashwagandha, magnesium, hemp (CBD-free)

đźš« 7. Essential Oils (Internal or Potent Use)

  • Problem: EPMSD + oils = overstimulation
  • Risks: Gut lining irritation, twitching
  • Safe: Topical, diluted, and vet-guided only

đźš« 8. High-Calcium Feeds

  • Examples: Alfalfa hay > 20%, limestone balancers
  • Problem: Calcium blocks detox phytochemicals
  • Risks: Hoof heat, stiffness, reduced response

đźš« 9. Iron-Heavy Water

  • Examples: Well water, rust-colored sources
  • Risks: Gut inflammation, detox stall
  • Tip: Test water if detox progress is slow

đźš« 10. Synthetic Vitamin-Mineral Blends

  • Problem: Fillers & dyes hinder phytochemical action
  • Risks: Liver strain, gut irritation
  • Better: Choose whole-food, molasses-free balancers
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🧬 Phytochemical Synergy with Diet

Phytochemicals like sulfur, tannins, and flavonoids in EPMSD work best when your horse’s diet supports detox — not blocks it.

âś… Feeds That BOOST EPMSD

  • Flax or Chia: Omega-3s & gut lining support
  • Beet Pulp (no molasses): Hydration + fiber
  • Renew Gold (no DE): Herbal delivery via healthy fat
  • Plant-Based Minerals: Avoid synthetic interference
  • Sea Salt: Hydration + lymph cleansing

❌ Feeds That HINDER Detox

  • Corn, Oats, Barley: Feed protozoa & spike blood sugar
  • Molasses: Feeds yeast, blocks sulfur/tannin effects
  • Overuse of Alfalfa: Excess calcium stalls detox
  • Synthetic Mineral Tubs: Preservatives, iron, dyes
“Your horse’s gut is the laboratory. Feed it like you’re formulating medicine — because with EPMSD, that’s exactly what you’re doing.”

🪙 Sample EPMSD Meal Plan

Item Amount Purpose
Bermuda or Prairie Hay Free choice Forage & saliva production
Renew Gold (No DE) 1–2 lbs/day Energy + herb carrier
Soaked Beet Pulp 1–2 lbs/day Hydration + gut buffer
Flax or Chia (Ground) ½–¾ cup/day Omega-3s + gut lining repair
Plant-Based Mineral Mix As directed Safe mineral support
Sea Salt (Loose) 1–2 tbsp/day Thirst stimulation + electrolytes
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