CushTonic Mk.1 *Endocrine / Pituitary support (Not on Prascend)
* Formulated for the horse not
on Prascend as it includes Agnus castus and Mucuna pruriens, neither of which should be fed alongside Prascend. If your horse is on
Prascend, see our
CushTonic Mk.2
.
A synergistic blend of organic nutrient-rich phytonutrients, known to help support the endocrine system.
One of the many symptoms of Cushings is reduced levels of dopamine, which then impacts pituitary function and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, often with increased levels of cortisol.
The recognised pharma drug, Prascend, is designed to improve dopamine levels, but it doesn't suit all horses. Our two proprietary Cushings blends are formulated to enhance overall nerve, brain and pituitary health, through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support, and cover both options, whether your horse is taking, or not taking Prascend.
- Our CushTonic Mk.1 is designed for the horse not on Prascend, to naturally supplement dopamine via Mucuna pruriens, a source of L-DOPA which enhances circulating dopamine levels in the body.
- If your horse is
taking Prascend, feed our CushTonic Mk.2. Do not feed our CushTonic Mk.1 to the horse taking Prascend.
Key Benefits
Endocrine system.
Adrenaline and cortisol production.
Stress, depression, lethargy.
Dopamine production.
Appetite, hair shedding, thirst/urination, muscle tone.
Produced as both a dried herb food blend and herbal tincture.
* Please note this is a nutritional, functional food supplement and not veterinary medicine. See Dr Kellon's Horse Sense - 'Nutrition is not 'Alternative' Therapy.
Details
Cushing's disease/PPID results from a benign tumour on the pituitary gland, the Grand Master of all the glands in the endocrine (hormone) system.
The pituitary gland tells all the other glands what to do, as well as what hormones to release, so if the pituitary gland's function becomes disrupted, so has the entire hormone signalling. This particularly affects the adrenal gland hormones - adrenalin and cortisol - and when these two are permanently out of kilter, they need stabilising, quickly, and permanently.
Composition & Feed Guide
Tincture
Our human-grade, certified organic tinctures gives you a ready-to-absorb potent source of phytonutrients at the highest-strength available, for immediate absorption straight into the bloodstream and to the body’s cells.
Feed Guide
- Pony - 15-20ml / Horse - 30-40ml, daily in feed.
- Always shake the bottle to disperse any sediment.
- Contains no banned substances so safe for competition.
- 3-yr shelf life.
100% pure tincture of certified organic herbs
Vitex agnus-castus ( Chaste Tree ) Dist /Dec 1:3 25%, Withania somnifera ( Ashwagandha ) Decocted 1:3 35%, Astragalus membranaceus Decocted 1:3 35%, Bacopa monieri (Brahmi Herpestis) Infused 1:3 35%, Taraxacum officinalis Folia ( Dandelion ) Infused 1:3 25%, Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree) Infused 1:3 25%, Galega officinalis ( Goat’s Rue ) Infused 1:3 25%, Carduus marianus ( Milk Thistle ) Decocted 1:3 65%, Urtica dioica ( Stinging Nettle ) Decocted 1:3 35%, Mucuna pruriens (Velvet Bean) Decocted 1:3 25%, Smilax ornata (Sarsaparilla) WC Decocted 1:3 25%
Herb Blend
Produced to ecological standards and free from agro-chemicals. See our Quality page for for Organic Certification Documents.
Feed Guide
- 5g/100kg bodyweight per day (i.e. 25g daily for a 500kg horse), in daily feed.
- Contains no banned substances so safe for competition.
- 1-yr shelf life.
Dried organic herbs, roots and barks
Vitex agnus-castus ( Chaste Tree ), Withania somnifera ( Ashwagandha ), Astragalus membranaceus, Bacopa monieri (Brahmi Herpestis), Taraxacum officinalis Folia ( Dandelion ), Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree), Galega officinalis ( Goat’s Rue ), Carduus marianus ( Milk Thistle ), Urtica dioica ( Stinging Nettle ) , Mucuna pruriens (Velvet Bean) , Smilax ornata (Sarsaparilla)
Recommended
- Feeding in the morning may effect maximum benefit from the Vitex agnus-castus.
- When/if IR becomes parts of the PPID syndrome, feed our MetaTonic and the CushTonic at opposite ends of the day.
Contraindications
- DO NOT FEED if your horse is taking Prascend.
- Supplements of any kind should be fed with caution to the pregnant or nursing mare so always seek veterinary advice.
Reviews
- 11.2.24 - ( 24yo mare after first month on our CushTonic). She's looking great, feeling well and back in moderate work (lack of rider time). She thinks she is ready for badminton! MW
- 28.2.23 CushTonic with Tyrosine & MetaTonic Hi Carol, we have had excellent results with the herbs! Our horse, Pistachio, loves his herbs and Vitacomplete, no longer tests positive for Cushings and has nearly grown out of his laminitis hooves. Next we’ll evaluate him for a barefoot trim. Our vet is very happy indeed! As is Pistachio!!Thank you so very much! Wendy
- Can’t tell you how happy I am!
Hi Carol, Thought Id send you an update on Ebony after 6 weeks on the herbs for cushings.. Her initial levels were 78.5 and have come down to 32.2 which I am over the moon at and my vet was taken aback ha ha .. I cant tell you how happy I am. I have so much faith in you and cant thank you enough. I have recommended you to lots of people who are going to contact you for further info and orders hopefully.
Claire - Happy! I'm very happy to write this review as I'm so happy myself! Our daughter's pony, Rosie, now retired and a much loved family pet, was diagnosed with Cushings last year after we noticed she hadn't shed her winter coat and seemed very depressed with no zest for life. I was recommended to you and have had her on a maintenance dose of your CUshTonic for the past few months, and am delighted to report that this Easter weekend the family spent many happy moments grooming Rosie and pulling much self-shedding winter coat out! She's so much happier in herself as well, no longer standing alone witha sad face looking like Eeyore. As a family we're so very grateful to have found you. Thank you thank yuou, and we're looking forward to many more happy, comfortable years for our beloved girl. The Barber family, GLos.