Equine Metabolic Support
Discover Equine Metabolic Support, a whole food herb blend formulated with the Cushing's horse in mind. While there is no cure for Cushing's, we can assist our horses through proper diet and whole foods. This specially crafted blend aims to restore vitamin/mineral deficiencies, balance blood sugar, enhance insulin levels, support healthy glucose, and optimize carbohydrate metabolism. At Wholehearted Harmony, we believe in using nutritional herbs to support the overall well-being of your beloved animals. Explore our holistic approach to healing and see the difference natural, integrative care can make.
These blends are best use with a forage base pellet or a soy freen, non-gmo grain. This blends can be combines with other blends, but sometimes a custom blend is more ideal as to not have redundancy. Contact us or book a consultation for more details. Feeding doses are based on the average 1000lb horse. Please remember that dosages can vary depending on issues. Contact us with any concerns.
Please check out the Natural Equine Whole Food Diet for more information.
Ingredients
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ginkgo biloba: Ginkgo slows the release of adrenal hormone and can help control some of the symptoms of this disease. vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin, sodium, phosphorus, copper.
nutritional yeast: help re-build and promote the growth of beneficial hindgut microbes to support overall immunity and health. great source of vitamins and minerals. It also contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein and potassium nettle: supports circulation. Vitamin A, B, C, K. potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium
dandelion root: supports the liver and kidney, as these organs are put under extreme pressure by the disease. vitamins A, C, E, and K, small amounts of B’s, calcium, potassium, iron, folate, and magnesium. The dandelion root has all the same benefits but is much stronger.
vitex (chaste berry): hormonal normaliser. This herb has been used in several field trials for ECD horses in the UK and has been very successful. It’s believed that the herb stimulates production of the chemical mediator dopamine, which regulates production of the pituitary gland. vitamin E. NOT TO BE TAKEN IF PREGNANT
Rosehips: high in antioxidants to help raise dopamine producing cells and antioxidation capacity, which are for some reason limited in ECD horses, vitamins B, C & E. rich in beta-carotene, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron
Hawthorn Berry: protects against heart disease and helps control high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Increases coronary artery blood flow, improves circulation, and lowers blood pressure. Powerful antioxidants and great for maintaining immune health. vitamins A and C. Calcium and iron
*KELP CAN BE ADDED ALONG WITH THIS BLEND AS WELL. It helps to support the endocrine system, and is a rich source of minerals and amino acids. ECD horses can particularly become deficient in these, because of their increased urination. Click here