Why you should feed Camelina oil to your horses
What is Camelina oil
Camelina oil for horses or False flax oil is a pressed seed oil, derived from the Camelina sativa or false flax, also called the gold of pleasure. False flax has long been grown in Europe, and its oil was used as a lamp oil until the 18th century. In recent times, it has been explored for use in cosmetic and skincare products. It has a high content of omega-3 and is used as a food supplement by some cultures. It is registered under the name “Olej rydzowy tradycyjny” as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed product in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration has not rated the oil for human consumption. False flax belongs to the Brassicaceae (mustard and cabbage) family, which also contains many other seed oil plants, such as rapeseed. Typically it contains 1–3% erucic acid but several Camelina Sativa varieties with an erucic acid content of less than 1% have been introduced.
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Whats inside
| Alpha-linolenic | 35–42% | Polyunsaturated |
| Oleic | 12–27% | Monounsaturated |
| Linoleic | 16–25% | Polyunsaturated |
| Gadoleic | 9–17% | Monounsaturated |
| Palmitic | 3–8% | Saturated |
| Stearic | 2–3% | Saturated |
What it is good for
Camelina oil is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The total amount of omega-3s in the oil is approximately 39%, whereas the total amount of omega-6s is about 18%, creating a ratio of omega-3s to omega-6s of about 2:1. About 38% of omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which must be converted to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for optimal benefit by the horse.
In addition to its rich omega-3 content, camelina oil also possesses antioxidant properties. “Perhaps the allure of camelina oil is that it is cold-pressed, which means it undergoes very minimal processing, so it retains naturally high levels of gamma-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E, which makes it a stable oil,” Crandell noted.
Camelina oil is a natural source of small levels of Vitamin E (150 IU per 100ml). This protects the oil against oxidative damage of the fatty acids in the product and improves shelf life compared to flax oil.
When equine diets contain oils in place of grain, horses are likely to be less excitable and easier to handle. Supplemental oils have added benefits for performance horses by improving exercise endurance and recovery. Fats produce less heat when they are broken down for energy and are generally metabolized slower than starch and sugars.
Camelina oil for horses helps with
- more stable and consistent mood.
- improve digestive health
- enhance fertility
- improve coat condition.
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