The horses’ bodies accumulate an excess of many substances throughout the year, from food, drug treatments, the environment, the pace of life, etc. To help the body evacuate these toxins, NATURACHEVAL has developed an original natural formula. Our draining product, DETOX, is made from 100% plants.

Why give your horse a detox treatment?

As in humans, the horse’s body is a system with a fragile balance. All it takes is one organ that is a little tired or overworked for the whole thing to malfunction.

Some of them (such as the skin, intestines, liver, kidneys, lungs) have a particular function: the elimination of toxins and other waste. However, if the drainage of these toxic substances is not optimal, the organs suffer and then imbalances and health problems occur.

In horses, this can result in digestive problems, a general weakening of the immune system, infections, especially urinary tract infections, fatigue, etc. In the short and medium term, a horse whose organs of elimination no longer play their role of draining toxins and other undesirable substances can contract severe pathologies and diseases.

To sum up, the liver is one of the organs in which the most chemical transformations take place. It metabolizes lipids and carbohydrates, secretes the bile essential for good digestion and destroys the toxic products present in the blood from the body itself or from outside (horse diet, drug treatments, environment, lifestyle, etc.). The kidneys play a specific role in filtering blood and flushing out toxins through urine. The adrenal glands (above the kidney) secrete hormones and enzymes that are essential to the body. The lungs, skin and intestines, also have a great importance in the elimination of waste from the body.

Integrating a feed supplement that supports the body in eliminating waste and toxins is strongly recommended for horses. With an organism without a gallbladder, the horse’s digestive system requires great vigilance. The diet of each horse must respect as much as possible the natural feeding behaviour of horses according to its needs, the type of horse and its activity: grazed grass, preserved forage, feed concentrated in cereals, oilcake, forage, minerals and vitamins… As the horse is no longer in the wild, its rhythm of life has been modified, administering a drainant allows it to relieve its body as a whole.

When should you plan a detox treatment for your horse?

Giving your horse a draining cure is essential during certain periods of his life.

In the opinion of veterinarians, it is useful to provide a detoxifying food supplement for the change of seasons: in autumn and spring. This detox allows you to support the dietary transition and eliminate the toxins accumulated in winter, before the horse returns to work. In autumn, this is the ideal time to eliminate toxins caused by higher activity before resting time.

In addition to these two cures per year, your horse may need this support after immobilization or taking medication once it has ended. A draining cure is also useful for a horse showing metabolic disorders: weight loss or weight gain.

In any case, call your veterinarian, as with all the abuse of drainage can be harmful.

Symptoms showing a need for drainage

With a congested body, the symptoms of slowed liver and kidney function are quite well known: loss of appetite and fatigue, weight loss, dull hair, oily skin… In the kidneys, there may be an overproduction of urine or, conversely, a lack of it, abnormal apathy, diarrhea and colic.

The drainage cure of the horse’s organs must be accompanied by a diet rich in fiber, even if, as we will see, the plants used in the composition of our complementary feed have an undeniable contribution in this regard, a detox does not replace an adapted diet.

Why choose NATURACHEVAL’s detox product?

Like all our products, our food supplement is 100% natural and plant-based. We worked with our partner laboratory to develop a recipe that brings together plants with recognized draining properties, and takes into account the needs of horses.

Here is the list of plants recognized for their effectiveness, in terms of drainage and elimination, present in our product:

– Fennel : Along with artichokes, fennel is one of the plants best known for its detoxifying and diuretic properties. It is a carminative food, that is, which, according to its Latin roots, “cleanses by eliminating”. It also stimulates digestion, and fights against stomach spasms and pain. Finally, it is also a diuretic: it increases the production of urine in horses, and therefore promotes the drainage of toxins.

– Artichoke : rich in many nutrients (vitamins, mineral salts, fibers, etc.), it is widely used in phytotherapy thanks to its beneficial properties for humans… and for the horse. It acts directly on the liver thanks to its polyphenols that stimulate enzymes and reduce triglycerides: as a result, it stimulates drainage while protecting the liver. In addition, inulin, a fiber present in large quantities in artichokes, has a prebiotic effect that allows the absorption of mineral salts, the reduction of intestinal problems and side effects during the intake of medications such as antibiotics. These fibers also act on the elimination of bile salts. Finally, the artichoke has, among other things, an antioxidant effect that the entire body of the horse will benefit from.

– Lemon balm : Very well known for its effects on stress and insomnia, it is also full of draining properties. For centuries, lemon balm has played a role in helping digestion that our ancestors enjoyed, especially in the nineteenth century with the famous Lemon balm water from the Carmelites Boyer. Its antispasmodic effect (against muscle spasms of the digestive and urinary system) was emphasized by Pliny the Elder.

– Desmodium : a plant native to Equatorial Africa, it is part of the traditional pharmacopoeia to fight against stomach ulcers, constipation, diarrhoea and liver diseases. Since 2006, these hepato-protective properties (liver protection) have been recognized in the West. In men, it is recommended during chemotherapy or drug treatments that can attack the liver. Desmodium is therefore ideal when your horse has undergone antibiotic treatment, to boost liver function for example.

The natural drainage of toxins has a significant impact on the entire body. By naturally stimulating and increasing this drainage, our DETOX will support and help the horse’s draining organs to unclog, and to cleanse the body as a whole while promoting the absorption of nutrients necessary for good health: vitamins, mineral salts, trace elements.

Finally, choosing our range of health products for your horse means supporting a family business that has chosen to produce its entire range of food supplements and care products in France. Similarly, our desire to avoid going through intermediaries ensures competitive prices on effective natural products. You will find on our website the opinions of our customers and partners (stables, health establishments, breeders, etc.).