Comparing Pectin and Lecithin Gastric Support for Horses
Choosing gastric support
Looking for a fully specified pectin and lecithin formula?
If you are comparing Pectigus Advanced with other premium gastric-support products, EquiBarrier offers the familiar pectin-and-lecithin approach in a transparent nine-ingredient formula, with every inclusion rate declared.
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Barrier support built with transparency
EquiBarrier declares the percentage of every ingredient: 14% apple pectin, 9% sunflower lecithin, 18% bentonite, 12% calcium carbonate, 2.5% L-glutamine and 1% L-threonine. There are no proprietary blends and no undisclosed inclusion rates.
A factual comparison
| Feature | EquiBarrier | Pectigus Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Pectin and lecithin | 7g apple pectin and 4.5g sunflower lecithin per 50g | Present in the proprietary Pectizone blend; individual quantities not stated |
| Clay or binder | 9g bentonite per 50g | Kaolin listed at 15g per 100g |
| Soya and wheat | No soya and no wheat | Extruded full-fat soya is the first listed ingredient |
| Adult-horse maintenance feed | 50g daily, given once or divided | 25g twice daily |
| Approximate maintenance cost | £2.50 per day from the 2kg tub | £2.85 per day from the 1kg pack at £57 RRP |
| Availability | Buy directly online in 500g starter and 2kg sizes | Professional range, ordered through an equine veterinary practice |
Comparison uses the manufacturers' published compositions, feeding rates and UK recommended retail prices, checked November 2026. Product formulations and prices may change. Where an ingredient quantity is not published, it is shown as not stated rather than estimated.
What is in EquiBarrier?
A focused nine-ingredient formula containing beet pulp, bentonite, apple pectin, calcium carbonate, sunflower lecithin, L-glutamine, fenugreek, L-threonine and silicon dioxide. No soya, no wheat, no added sugars and no preservatives.
Start with the size that suits you
Choose the 500g starter pack or the 2kg tub for ongoing daily support.
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