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Carrots in the diet of horses

Carrots are primarily a source of carotenoids - antioxidants, which are also dyes that give carrots their characteristic orange color. Carrots contain several types of carotenoids, such as lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene, alpha-carotene and beta-carotene, or provitamin A. Carrots are also rich in other antioxidants, such as flavonoids (kaempferol, luteolin, quercetin and others) and phenolic compounds, such as chlorogenic acid, hydroxycinnamic acid, ferulic acid, p-coumaric acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid or caffeic acid. They largely ensure that carrots have a strong free radical-fighting effect.

Pumpkin in the diet of horses

Pumpkin is a source of many minerals such as: calcium, magnesium, selenium, potassium and zinc, as well as antioxidant vitamins: A, C and E, as well as folic acid and niacin. Thanks to the presence of beta-carotene, pumpkin has a positive effect on eye function. Thanks to the presence of vitamin E, vitamin C and vitamin A, pumpkin has a positive effect on the condition of the skin. It has a beneficial effect on intestinal function and stimulates digestion. It helps cleanse the body of toxic metabolic products.