31/10/2026
Benefits of Vitamin E for Racing Greyhounds
Vitamin E acts as a crucial fat-soluble antioxidant that protects muscle tissue, reduces cramping,
improves recovery times, and enhances skin, coat, and reproductive health in greyhounds.
Because greyhounds are highly athletic dogs with unique fat-metabolising abilities,
they experience high oxidative stress during exercise, making adequate Vitamin E intake essential
for their athletic performance and long-term health.
1. Muscle Protection and Recovery
· Prevents Oxidative Stress: Rapid oxygen passage through cell membranes during sprints causes high oxidative stress.
· Vitamin E neutralizes these free radicals.
· Eliminates Post-Race Nutrient Drop: Greyhounds experience a significant drop in blood alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E) levels after running, which a daily supplement successfully prevents.
· Reduces Cramping: Keeping cell membranes stable reduces the risk of painful muscle cramping during or after hard runs.
· Maintains Stamina: Adequate cellular health supports long-term stamina, power, and muscle strength.
2. Behavioral Calming
· Settles Nervous Dogs: Higher therapeutic doses of Vitamin E can actively calm high-strung or "nervy" greyhounds.
· Travel and Trial Support: Giving elevated doses the morning before and the morning of a trial or car travel can help the dog relax in a kennel environment.
3. Skin and Coat Maintenance
· Rejuvenates Thin Skin: Greyhounds have naturally thin skin prone to tears and scratches. Vitamin E helps repair skin cells faster.
· Counters High-Fat Diets: Greyhounds utilise high amounts of fats (like omega oils) for energy. Diets high in fats require proportional increases in Vitamin E to process properly and maintain a shiny coat.
4. Reproductive and Immune Health
· Improves Fertility: Vitamin E improves fertility metrics and reproductive function in both stud dogs and brood bi***es.
· Boosts Immune Defence: It bolsters T-cell performance, helping aging or hard-training dogs stave off systemic infections.
Origin Powders & Liquids
Vitamin E Supplement
200g $30
500g $55
1. 5kg $155
3kg $225
Purchase online
www.winningpostonline.com.au
Call Peter 0411 442 052
Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant,
Keeps immune system strong. Fights free oxygen radicals
Protects DNA and heart, assists nervous system.
Assists the balancing of hormones, ensures healthy weight.
Reduces the risk of allergies, skin conditions, and anxiety.
Balances cholesterol levels, rejuvenates skin, stimulates
hair growth. Also assists in improving metabolism.
Boosts endurance and muscle growth.
Vitamin E assists in maintaining fertility.
Active Constituents: DL - Tocopherol Acetate
Each gram contains 1,000 IU (International Units)
Daily Feed Rate:
Introductory dose small pinch sprinkled over
the feed twice a day-then full dose every second day
Pony below 100kg 4g Pony100kg - 300kg 5g
Horses101kg - 500kg 8g Horses 501kg - 700kg 10g
Dogs below 6.5kg 1g Birds Daily 0.5g or weekly .5g
Dogs 6.5 – 13kg 1g Dogs 23 – 36kg 1.5g
Dogs 13 – 22kg 1g Dogs over 36kg 4g
Cats Over 2kg 25g Kitten-Rabbit small animal .25g
Measure: Tablespoon = 15g 1 Teaspoon = 5.0 grams
1/2 Teaspoon = 2.5 grams 1/4 Teaspoon = 1.25 grams
Caution: For animal use only.
Storage: Sealed, dry and ventilated place away from
light. Shelf life: Room temperature preservation, 12 months
Origin Powders & Liquids
Ph: 0411 442 052
E: [email protected]
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