Primer on dietary carbohydrates and utility of the glycemic index in equine nutrition.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract
; 25(1): 23-37, v, 2009 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
The feeding of "low carbohydrate" or "low glycemic" diets has been recommended for management of horses with metabolic and endocrine disorders in which insulin resistance is a component. A "low carbohydrate" diet is a misnomer, however, because horses require that a significant proportion of their daily ration comprises structural carbohydrates (fiber/forage) to maintain gut health and mental wellbeing. This article provides a detailed description of the different carbohydrates in equine feeds. It also reviews the terminology used to describe glucose and insulin responses to the ingestion of carbohydrates, in particular the concept of the glycemic index. Some of the factors that influence glycemic index in humans and the glycemic response to a meal in horses are also discussed.
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Asunto principal:
Carbohidratos de la Dieta
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Índice Glucémico
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Dieta
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Caballos
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Fenómenos Fisiológicos Nutricionales de los Animales
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Animals
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En
Revista:
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Año:
2009
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Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido