Can CHIA Help Cure Sweet Itch?

The CHIA Seed is an ancient wonder food containing numerous substances that are essential to cell life. The name Chia is derived from the Aztec word, chian, meaning oily. It is a whole food source of balanced ratios of vitamins, minerals and Omega oils. Chia has the substance essential to cell life. These tiny seeds are highly palatable with a very mild nutty flavor. Horses love it.

Chia is an excellent source of EFA's (essential oils), antioxidants, minerals, protein, soluble (mucilage) fiber and low NSC (non structural carbohydrate).

CHIA seeds provides the highest plant source of Omega-3, with a proper 3:1 ratio of essential oils Omega 3 to 6.  The seeds are an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, and copper. Chia also contains the mineral Boron that facilitates the absorption of calcium and it is a rich source of Vitamin B, with a higher niacin content than corn, rice or even soy. Its thiamine and riboflavin content is similar corn and rice. Chia Seeds contain all nine essential amino acids for a complete protein.

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A number of breeders and horse owners have fed chia to their horses and seen some very interesting results. One of the most striking observations that has been made is an enhanced appearance and shininess of the coat, mane and tail. Hoof growth has also increased dramatically. In other cases temperament has improved, with the animals being somewhat calmer. This does not mean lethargic, rather less excitable.

Chia seed has been found to naturally reduce the symptoms of arthritis, ulcers, inflammatory issues, Laminitis and allergies (including Sweet Itch). It promotes a healthier immune system, growth and development, recovery and increased energy.

Chia helps prevent sand-colic and can eliminate the need for sand-clearing Psyllium products. Chia Seed regulates blood sugar helping horses with overweight, dieting, stress and insulin-issues. Chia seed is high in natural antioxidants, and will last several years without going rancid or spoiling.

Chia provides greater efficiency in the utilisation of body fluids and absorption of nutrients, helping to maintain electrolyte balance, giving intense hydration.


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Chia and Sweet Itch

There has been documented improvement shown in horses that suffer from Sweet Itch when feed a supplement of Chia.

During the summer months a field trial was conducted in Arizona with four horses that showed sandfly hypersensitivity (summer itch). Two of the horses were fed two cups og chia seeds as a supplement to the normal feed ration. All four horses were trained and fed on a similar basis. The two horses that received the chia supplement showed better skin condition, improvement of dermatitis and lower allergy to sand fly bites.
In another study an 11 year old Paint mare that was extremely skin sensitive was chosen to receive a Chia supplement. This mare had severe allergic reactions to midge bites and would break out in huge welts and bumps. She was usually rugged in a fly sheet and mask during the midge season to make her as comfortable as possible. Most fly spray also caused a reaction and the mare received  little relief from any other natural sprays. Chia was added to her daily supllement and in the summer of 2011 this mare was almost free of the allergic reaction to midges that she used to suffer.


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