Targeted Electrolyte Support for Performance Horses
Electrolyte support made simple, natural and effective.
Nak™ Bar is the first electrolyte bar for horses and delivers a blend of essential electrolytes in a convenient way that horses love to eat.
Nak™ Bar transforms the often difficult and confusing task of supplementing horse electrolytes
WHICH Electrolytes
Do Horses Really Need?
Horses lose electrolytes primarily through their sweat, which is HYPERTONIC, meaning they lose a lot more sodium and essential minerals via sweat than humans do. The minerals lost are not equal-sodium and chloride make up the majority, followed by potassium, calcium and magnesium.
- Sodium Chloride (Salt) — essential for hydration and fluid balance
- Potassium — supports muscle and nerve function
- Calcium — required for muscle contraction
- Magnesium — supports muscle relaxation and recovery
When these minerals are depleted, horses may experience reduced hydration, muscle fatigue, delayed recovery, decreased performance and lower water intake (especially in cold weather).
MORE ON ELECTROLYTES
The five key electrolytes for horses are sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium and magnesium, which are lost significantly through sweat.
Proper muscle function depends on electrolytes. These minerals play a critical role in muscle contraction and relaxation. They are responsible for generating and transmitting electrical impulses in muscles.
Electrolyte imbalance or deficiency can lead to muscle cramps, weakness, fatigue, colic, neurological issues and decreased performance.
Salt is a compound made up of 40% sodium and 60% Chloride. Sodium is the primary electrolyte involved in regulating thirst, which is crucial for preventing dehydration in horses.
The daily sodium requirement for a horse can vary based on age, weight, workload and environmental conditions. However, a general guideline is that an average 1,100-pound adult horse at rest needs 25g of sodium per day. For horses in moderate or heavy work or in hot/humid climates, this requirement can increase anywhere from 2 to 4 times the baseline need.
Horses at rest or in cool climates often meet their electrolyte needs through forage except for sodium, for which salt supplementation is usually needed.Most horses do not consume enough salt from a salt block and many will not eat free choice salt.
Sodium Chloride specifically encourages thirst and drinking; electrolyte mixes alone may not be enough to stimulate adequate water intake.
