The Library
I am going to tell you things I find fascinating at length. I want you to read them. Some of it is science. Some of it is opinion. I will clearly label which is which.
Science
Everything in the Science section is sourced. These are not the same as the Opinions section and I will not pretend they are.
How spirulina dose-dependently inhibits mast cell degranulation and reduces serum histamine levels — and why that mechanism matters for horses with hypersensitivity conditions.
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Tufts University research shows quercetin outperforms cromolyn — the pharmaceutical mast cell stabilizer — in blocking human mast cell cytokine and histamine release.
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Why IsoQuercetin outperforms standard Quercetin in bioavailability studies — 1.5× more absorbed — and what that means for horses that need systemic anti-allergic support.
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The peer-reviewed evidence for methylsulfonylmethane in reducing inflammation across joint, airway, and dermal tissues — with direct relevance to equine hypersensitivity conditions.
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Generic MSM and OptiMSM® are not the same product. The distillation process affects purity, and purity affects what actually reaches the bloodstream. We did the reading so you don’t have to.
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Clinical trial data showing bromelain increases quercetin’s effectiveness — moving responder rates from 67% to 82% — and the mechanism behind why enzyme co-administration matters.
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How Spirulina and fat-soluble Vitamin C work together in the immune and antioxidant pathway — and why sourcing and form matter for bioavailability in lipid-rich tissues.
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The inflammation pathway research on DHA — and why we chose algae-derived DHA over fish oil. Species-appropriate sourcing is not just a marketing position — there’s a physiological reason for it.
Read More →Opinions
These are opinions. They are clearly labeled. I think transparency about the difference matters.
I decided to do something a little radical with Benchmark and Benchmark Max. I’m putting it all on the table — every ingredient, every dosage, every study. No gatekeeping, no mystery. Just the facts. And yes, I chose isoquercetin because it’s way more bioavailable than standard quercetin.
Proprietary blends are marketing, not science. If you can’t tell me what’s in it and at what dosage, you can’t tell me it works. This is not a complicated position and I don’t understand why it’s controversial.
Adding electrolytes to make a horse thirsty so they drink more is solving a problem you created. I understand why people do it. I don’t think it’s the right approach. Here’s my reasoning.
The Library is a living document.
New research breakdowns, ingredient deep-dives, and the occasional hot take get added regularly. Check back.
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Land O’ Lakes, FL · Est. 2025 · Built for horses, by someone who ran out of patience for the old way.