TheraCalm is a metabolic supplement, aimed at managing insulin resistance in horses. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas with the job of targeting the sugars and starches/carbohydrates ingested by the horse. Insulin is produced in response to elevated glucose to transport the sugars from the horse’s blood to the cells for use in many different bodily functions. Insulin resistance occurs when the cells of the body become less sensitive to the insulin produced. This results in the excess production to compensate for this lack of sensitivity. TheraCalm is formulated by both a nutritionalist and veterinarian to manage the effects of insulin resistance.
Q: I do not know if my horse is Insulin resistant or not, can I supplement with TheraCalm anyway?
A: Yes, TheraCalm can be useful for all horses and may help to prevent the onset of insulin resistance, particularly if your horse is naturally an easy keeper. There are some clinical signs that indicate your horse is insulin resistant and will benefit from supplementation of TheraCalm. Clinical signs of insulin resistance : overweight/obesity, Fat pockets (usually lumpy) even if the horse is not overweight, cresty neck, poor coat/slow shedding, chronic infections, laminitis or cushings disease.
Cost per day - $1.10
