Psyllium Lowers Blood Glucose and Insulin Concentrations in Horses

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Volumn 31, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 160-165

  Moreaux, Shannon John J ^a   Nichols, Jyme L ^a   Bowman, Janice G P ^a   Hatfield, Patrick G ^a  

^a MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Glucose; Hyperinsulinemia; Insulin; Laminitis; Psyllium

Indexed keywords

EQUIDAE; PLANTAGO OVATA;

EID: 79953181640     PISSN: 07370806     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2011.02.002     Document Type: Article

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