Effects on WBC count: Mean total white blood cell count (WBC) increased (10.7%) significantly (P = 0.029) in the horses after 5 days of treatment from a mean of 6.95 X 106 cells/µL to 7.69 X 106 cells/µL (Figure 1). This was likely due to an increase in the lymphocyte (LYM) count, as there was a trend toward the increase (P = 0.0679) in lymphocyte count after 5 days of supplementation (Figure 2). OxyNu stimulated an increase in WBC and lymphocyte counts, which might effectively improve immune function and help fight infections, especially viral infections.
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Effects on blood glucose: Mean plasma glucose concentration significantly decreased (16.5%) in the horses after 5 days of treatment from a mean of 86.8 mg/dl to 72.5 mg/dl (Figure 7). OxyNu resulted in a decrease in blood glucose, which might be due better efficiency of insulin (greater insulin sensitivity), which might result in greater tissue uptake of glucose leading to more energy supply to working muscles.
Effects on red blood cell parameters: Mean red blood cell count (RBC) increased (18.6%) significantly (P = 0.0095) in the horses after 5 days of OxyNu-treatment from a mean of 8.34 X 1012 cells/µL to 9.89 X 1012 cells/µL (Figure 3). In addition, red blood cell hemoglobin concentration and hematocrit significantly increased by 14% and 15%, respectively (Figures 4&5). In addition, red blood cell distribution width (RDW) was significantly (P = 0.0123) increased (Figure 6), which indicates stimulation of red blood cell production by the bone marrow. OxyNu-supplementation stimulated an increase in RBC, hemoglobin and hematocrit, which might improve oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood and improve tissue oxygenation.
In summary, after 5 days of supplementation, OxyNu resulted in a higher white blood cell count, which would likely improve immunity and protect against viral infections. In addition, OxyNu increased red blood cells and hemoglobin concentration, which would likely result in better oxygen delivery to the tissues and better endurance. Furthermore, OxyNu led to a mild reduction in resting blood glucose, which indicates better insulin sensitivity and delivery of sugars to muscles, which might delay of fatigue.