Vitamin E is essential for equine immune function, cardiovascular health, muscle function, exercise recovery and neurological health. Vitamin E is best known for its role as an antioxidant in horses, protecting all cells and tissues from oxidative damage. Our Natural Vitamin E supplement provides this nutrient in a form that is most efficiently absorbed and utilized in tissues.
Vitamin E
Mad Barn’s Natural Vitamin E is convenient to add to any horse’s feeding program, ensuring they meet their nutritional requirements and benefit from optimal antioxidant protection.
Unlike competitor products, our pure Vitamin E powder contains no fillers and is highly concentrated, providing 600,000 IU/kg of d-alpha-tocopherol. Known as natural Vitamin E, d-alpha-tocopherol has significantly higher bioavailability than synthetic Vitamin E (dl-alpha-tocopherol).
Our bulk natural Vitamin E also offers exceptional value, with an easy-to-feed formulation that can be adjusted to provide your horse with the exact dosage they need. At a typical feeding rate of 1.67 grams (1000 IU) per day, a 500 gram package will last approximately 300 days.
Dosage Per Scoop | |
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1 scoop | 1,000 IU |
2 scoops | 2,000 IU |
5 scoops | 5,000 IU |
Benefits of Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a natural antioxidant that binds free radicals – unstable molecules that can damage DNA, cell membranes and other structures within cells. Vitamin E supports the health and function of cells by neutralizing free radicals before they can cause oxidative damage.
Oxidative damage in horses due to low vitamin E status may present itself as muscle soreness or slow recovery from exercise and illness.
Nutritional Requirement
Vitamin E must be included in the horse’s diet, as their bodies cannot synthesize it internally. A mature horse weighing 500 kg / 1,100 lb requires a minimum of 500 IU of vitamin E daily.
However, senior horses and those affected by illnesses or certain neurological conditions may benefit from higher levels. Equine athletes engaging in high-intensity exercise have elevated vitamin E requirements to support their demanding physical activity.
Grazing pasture is generally a good source of Vitamin E for horses because this vitamin is abundant in fresh grasses and legumes. However, once the plant is cut to make hay, the Vitamin E content begins to degrade.
Over time, the vitamin E content in stored hay continues to decline, resulting in nutritional deficiency among most horses on a hay-only diet. If your horse predominantly eats hay, they will need vitamin E supplementation to ensure optimal levels.
Vitamin E works together with the antioxidant mineral selenium to protect horses from free radical damage. For horses that prefer pelleted supplements, consider our all-in-one Natural E/Organic Se pellets.
Always consult a qualified nutritionist before altering your feed program. Submit your horse’s diet for analysis online and one of our equine nutritionists will be happy to provide a complimentary review.
Consult with a nutritionist or veterinarian prior to use.
Top dress once daily on feed or ration.
Body Weight | Scoops | Dose | IU |
> 200 kg | ½ scoop | 0.83 g | 500 IU |
200 – 500 kg | 1 scoops | 1.67 g | 1000 IU |
> 500 kg | 1 ½ scoops | 2.5 g | 1500 IU | 1 scoop = 3 cc = 1.67 grams = 1000 IU |
A scale should be used with all individual ingredients to ensure accurate dosing
For equine use only. Not for use in horses intended for food.
Keep out of reach of children.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS: Per gram serving |
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Nutrient | Concentration | Per 1.67 g | |
Natural Vitamin E | 600,000 IU/kg | 1000 | IU |
Ingredients: Natural Vitamin E (D-alpha-tocopherol)
Recommended Use: Supports immune and muscle function, neurological health, and exercise.
Registered & manufactured by: Mad Barn Inc., Petersburg, ON, Canada.
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Customer Questions About This Product
- Hi can you soak the vitamin E in grain or does it have to be fed dry?
- Q Hi can you soak the vitamin E in grain or does it have to be fed dry?Asked by December 26, 2021 1:16 pmonA Ideally, it should be top-dressed on their meal right before feeding. HI... My horse Markus is on Amiotrace+, chasteberry, and MSM (your products :) ... my vet was out today and said I should add vitamin E to his diet...Should I add Vitamin E... or is he getting enough Vitamin E in the Aminotrace+?
- Q HI... My horse Markus is on Amiotrace+, chasteberry, and MSM (your products :) ... my vet was out...... Read moreAsked by September 28, 2021 4:23 pmonA AminoTrace supplies 1250IU of natural vitamin E per 200g (2 scoop) serving, which is sufficient for most horses and no additional vitamin E supplementation is typically necessary. A blood sample using serum or plasma assessing the alpha-tocopherol levels is a good way to know if further vitamin E supplementation is necessary for your horse and this can be performed by your veterinarian. Am I able to store the vitamin E in a clear plastic tub as Long as it is out of direct sunlight and heat? I move my supplements into easy to access containers.
- Q Am I able to store the vitamin E in a clear plastic tub as Long as it is out of direct sunlight a...... Read moreAsked by September 7, 2021 1:55 pmonAnswered by the admin If you are transferring Vitamin E to a different container, we recommend storing it in an opaque container. Any light exposure can degrade the Vitamin E so clear containers are not recommended. What is the shelf life for the vitamin E powder? Any special storage requirements?
- Q What is the shelf life for the vitamin E powder? Any special storage requirements?Asked by May 6, 2021 7:59 pmonAnswered by the admin Hi Sarah, The guaranteed shelf life is one year from the date of manufacturing. Vitamin E is generally very shelf-stable, but like any supplement, we recommend storing it in a temperature-controlled environment, keeping the product sealed and keeping it away from moisture or debris. Hi I am wondering about the difference between the label saying 1 scoop = 6 grams but then some of the answers to sizing say the scoop = ~ 9 grams - is there really a difference of 3 g in the scoop?
- Q Hi I am wondering about the difference between the label saying 1 scoop = 6 grams but then some o...... Read moreAsked by February 17, 2021 10:27 pmonA
Hi Audrey, the scoop size is 6g/9cc.
Can your vitamin E supplement be premixed with other supplements prior to feeding? - Q Can your vitamin E supplement be premixed with other supplements prior to feeding?Asked by August 31, 2020 10:19 amonAnswered by the admin Hi Valérie, Yes it can be mixed with other supplements! Is Mad Barn Vitamin E supplement synthetic?
- Q Is Mad Barn Vitamin E supplement synthetic?Asked by June 11, 2020 9:18 amonA
No, our vitamin E is in the natural, d-alpha tocopherol form. It's concentration is 405,000 IUs / kg, so if you were to give 5 grams of it, it would supply ~ 2000 IUs. Read this article to learn more about the different forms of vitamin E.
Can your horse have too much Vitamin E? - Q Can your horse have too much Vitamin E?Asked by June 7, 2020 1:42 pmonA Vitamin E toxicity is possible but rare and unlikely from eating grass. The upper tolerable intake limit is 100,000 IU which is very high considering the typical feeding rate is around 2000-5000 IU per day. How many teaspoons of Vitamin E should I feed?
- Q How many teaspoons of Vitamin E should I feed?Asked by May 31, 2020 8:35 pmonAnswered by the admin A teaspoon of our Natural Vitamin E powder is roughly 4 grams, which would be 1600 IU of Vitamin E. I want to feed 3000 IU a day and am wondering how long a 1 kg bag of Vitamin E would last.
- Q I want to feed 3000 IU a day and am wondering how long a 1 kg bag of Vitamin E would last.Asked by May 31, 2020 8:35 pmonAnswered by the admin Our natural Vitamin E powder has a concentration of 405,000 IU/kg. If you were to feed 3,000 IU per day, a 1 kg bag will last 135 days. I would like to feed 500 IU of this supplement but have no idea how to measure that out.
- Q I would like to feed 500 IU of this supplement but have no idea how to measure that out.Asked by May 31, 2020 8:35 pmonAnswered by the admin Our natural vitamin E contains 405,000 IU /kg. To supplement 500 IU, you would feed ~1.2 grams of the supplement. We trust that if you are feeding individual ingredients to your horse, you have a scale to accurately weigh out the correct amount for your horse's needs. Since the dosage can vary so much with individual ingredients, the scoop provided may not match what your horse needs. We strongly advise customers to measure the correct amounts using a scale. We offer nutrition consulting services, so if you'd like some assistance with your horse's diet, we can certainly help you with that. What should I do if my horse is not eating their Vitamin E?
- Q What should I do if my horse is not eating their Vitamin E?Asked by May 31, 2020 7:03 amonAnswered by the admin You should introduce any new supplement very slowly. We have managed to get the pickiest of eaters to start eating all of our Mad Barn products. We have a blog post with some helpful tips and tricks for introducing a new supplement here. Is there a scoop with the Vitamin E? How much does one scoop equal?
- Q Is there a scoop with the Vitamin E? How much does one scoop equal?Asked by May 31, 2020 7:02 amonAnswered by the admin The scoop that comes with our Vitamin E is 9 cc - approximately 9 grams. A typical dosage of 5 grams per day is about 1/2 of a scoop. You will need a scale to accurately weigh out the correct dose that you want to give. A scale should be used with all individual ingredients. How many scoops per day of Vitamin E should I feed?
- Q How many scoops per day of Vitamin E should I feed?Asked by May 31, 2020 7:02 amonAnswered by the admin One scoop measures 9 cc which is approximately 9 grams of Vitamin E powder. If you were to feed 5 grams per day (2025 IU), that would be 1/2 a scoop per day. However, it is strongly recommended to use a scale to measure out the exact dosage. Can I give my horse Vitamin E if he is already getting Omneity?
- Q Can I give my horse Vitamin E if he is already getting Omneity?Asked by May 31, 2020 7:02 amonAnswered by the admin Omneity already contains an optimal amount of Vitamin E. You wouldn't need to supplement with Vitamin E if your horse is on Omneity, unless his work level gets up into the heavier level. Can I buy this ingredient at retail stores that carry Mad Barn products?
- Q Can I buy this ingredient at retail stores that carry Mad Barn products?Asked by May 31, 2020 7:02 amonAnswered by the admin We do not currently have plans to make our single ingredient supplements available as retail products in brick and mortar stores. Our ingredients are available online and we provide free shipping on orders over $40. How long does 1 kg of vitamin e powder last? How many IU's are in one serving?
- Q How long does 1 kg of vitamin e powder last? How many IU's are in one serving?Asked by May 31, 2020 7:02 amonAnswered by the admin The concentration of our Natural Vitamin E is 405,000 IU/kg, so if you were to feed 5 grams, that would supply 2025 IUs. You will need to use a scale to weigh it accurately. At 5 grams (0.17 oz), 1 kg/2.2 lb would last ~200 days for one horse. How many servings are in one package of Vitamin E?
- Q How many servings are in one package of Vitamin E?Asked by May 31, 2020 7:02 amonAnswered by the admin It depends on the rate of feeding, however at a typical serving size of 5 grams daily (2025 IU), 1 kg would last approximately 200 days. What is the amount of Vitamin E per gram (or other amount) in your Vitamin E powder?
- Q What is the amount of Vitamin E per gram (or other amount) in your Vitamin E powder?Asked by May 31, 2020 7:01 amonAnswered by the admin The Natural Vitamin E provides 405,000 IU/kg. How much vitamin E is there per scoop? I want to feed 3000 units a day so I am trying to calculate how long 1 kg would last. Thanks!
- Q How much vitamin E is there per scoop? I want to feed 3000 units a day so I am trying to calculat...... Read moreAsked by May 27, 2020 3:05 pmonAnswered by the admin The scoop that comes with our Vitamin E is 9 cc, which measures approximately 9 grams. One gram equals 405 IUs. So if you were to feed 3000 IUs per day that would be 7.4 grams. To measure out the exact dosage, it is strongly recommended to use a scale rather than trying to eyeball the correct amount based on the scoop size. How many IU per gram?
- Q How many IU per gram?Asked by May 27, 2020 1:42 pmonAnswered by the admin Our Natural Vitamin E powder provides 405 IU per gram. My horse is on a large dose of vitamin E for neuro issues. The vet recommended it and I was surprised at the result. She also recommended finding a 'natural' vitamin E and that is not easy. What is the I.U. per does for this product?
I'm also so excited to see you are selling ingredients. Really excited. thanks.
- Q My horse is on a large dose of vitamin E for neuro issues. The vet recommended it and I was surpr...... Read moreAsked by May 27, 2020 1:26 pmonAnswered by the admin Our Natural Vitamin E provides 405,000 IU/kg of bulk powder. The typical feeding rate varies depending on the reasons for feeding it, the diet of the horse and the condition of the horse. A typical serving size would be 5 grams daily or 2025 IU. Hi Scott,
You say, " Our Natural Vitamin E supplement provides this nutrient in a form that is most efficiently absorbed and utilized in tissues." My understanding is that for Vitamin E to be best absorbed it needs to be fed with oil.For example,in a capsule containing oil.
If I feed powder,I would need to add oil to it before feeding,so that E and oil go down at same time. What am I missing ?
Thanks.
Lorna Cane,
Kingston,Ontario
- Q Hi Scott, You say, " Our Natural Vitamin E supplement provides this nutrient in a form that is m...... Read moreAsked by May 17, 2020 11:23 amonAnswered by the admin Of the different types of Vitamin E supplement available, natural Vitamin E (D-alpha-tocopherol) is highly bioavailable and is most efficiently absorbed and utilized in tissues. While Vitamin E is fat soluble and absorption does rely on dietary fat, this does not mean that it needs to be fed added to oil to be absorbed. However, if your horse does not get adequate fat in their diet, our w-3 Oil which is enriched with Vitamin E may be another option for supplementation. This article provides a discussion of the superior absorption of Natural Vitamin E compared to synthetic Vitamin E.