DMG 5,600?

[Ritazza]

So a boarder left and left behind a whole bunch of DMG 5,600 and the barn manager said I could have it if I wanted it. I was looking it up online and can't really seem to figure out WHAT it is, much less whether or not it would be beneficial to me! It seems to be a recovery thing, but then again I also saw something about it being helpful for breathing issues. Can anyone tell me what it is exactly, and what it's used for?

[Fantastic]

I've used it on horses and even tried it on myself! (can't imagine I'm alone in doing such crazy things? :eek:). I was very fatiqued and muscle sore, and it seemed to make me feel a whole lot better. I did not take any other suppliment or even ibuprofen at the time, so I attribute improvement in my sore muscles to the DMG.

My original interest was for my horses of course, and I used it for it's supposed reduction in lactic acid build up in the muscles, hence supposed increase in recovery times, through more effective usage of oxygen. Basically, it's supposed to improve endurance and overall athletic performance.

It is affiliated to the controversial Vitamin B-15, or Pangamic Acid: "Dimethyl glycine (DMG) combines with gluconic acid to form pangamic acid. It is thought that the DMG is the active component of pangamic acid."


http://www.tarryall.net/EPPdmg.pdf

[LarkspurCO]

I give DMG to one of my horses for respiratory allergies and cough.

[Lieslot]

I use it for respiratory allergies in my one horse and the other gets it to help with tight muscles.

[Ritazza]

Well here's the big question then - does it test?

[deltawave]

I would think the big question would be "does it actually do anything?" or "is it safe?" or "why should I give this to my horse?" :confused: I'd say the person that left it behind was on the right track, but I'd advise you to take that testimonial with as much gravity as anyone else's on the internet. You are getting what you pay for, not only with the advice but (again, IMO) with the found supplement. Just because something exists doesn't mean we need to give it to our horses. :)

[flyracing]

Well here's the big question then - does it test?

No.

It increases my horses energy duing the summer (I don't use it year round) and seems to help with muscle soreness.

Why do you think your horse needs it?

[Ritazza]

Why do you think your horse needs it?


I don't, someone just left me a giant box of an unopened and unexpired supplement and I just wanted to know what it was in case it was some awesome miracle supplement, or something I should toss!

[flyracing]

Well, I know people are going to tourch me, but if you're really want to see if your horse's breathing, energy, or fatique time imporves, you could try it...

I've never heard of a horse having a reaction to it. Any one else?

[NancyM]

I've found it to be useful on fit competition horses. DMG is one of the components of the Kreb's Cycle. "HOW" it works, I do not know, and an ancient university degree in Biochemistry has failed to explain it to me. But yes, it does work, and no, it does not test. Also helpful in horses who have a history of tying up, "improves muscle function". I was originally told about the use of this stuff by one of the track veterinarians, for use on a ratty little filly with a huge history of tying up in training. In several weeks, she was the best looking horse in my training barn, she bloomed, muscles well defined and fully packed. And few further problems with tying up either. So from then on, it became a constant (and practically the ONLY) nutritional suppliment that I used regularly.

So if your horse is fairly fit, and you require a competitive edge for him, give it a try. It won't hurt.

[sweetpea]

I have used it for at least 3 years and I go up and down in the amount according to the work and competitions.

He used to have a weak muscle look and fatigue earlier than I thought he should.
It has been a great change to the horse ---- Is it a miracle ---- no it just works for muscle issues.

Another example-- 15 minutes into the ride when most horses loosen up -- he would get tighter --- not that way after 3 years---- I assume before he produce lactic acid quickly--

[HiddenStars826]

My TB is currently on a combo of electrolytes and VitE/Se, which he went on because of muscle issues. In the middle of a ride, he apparently used to just get "stuck" and freeze up, and then abslutely explode out of it (ie, not something you want to SEE, much less ride out). I guess they did a bunch of bloodwork on him and other tests and nothing conclusive came up, it was almost like tying up I guess- I have not seen an episode (and have NO wish to, thank you very much). I was told that after putting him on the electrolytes and VitE/Se it seems to have solved the problem and hasn't happened since.

Obviously if it ain't broke don't fix it, but does this sound like something the DMG would take care of? I could ask the vet, but since I'm not about to experiment and try it, I might as well just ask you guys and end it there (its not worth my life to experiment with this issue!).

I too have heard that it is more effective if you fluctuate the amount used.

[sweetpea]

The Dmg did for this horse and OMG especially with the spring grass it helps.
Another report claims it provides more oxygen to the muscles. I have had no drawbacks and I get mine from united vet!