B12-BALANCE *Organic herbal blend for horses - bioactive energy, metabolic balance, natural vitality

Horses are remarkable in that they can produce their own supply of activated vitamin B12 and B6 (P5P) via the fibre-fermenting process in their hindgut. Unlike other B-vitamins, B12 and B6 aren't found in forage, but provided the hindgut biome is in balance, both these essential vitamins in their equine-appropriate activated form are naturally produced.

However, when the gut biome is disrupted causing faulty fibre fermentation - whether due to hindgut dysbiosis, stress, antibiotics, haylage, high-grain/low-forage diets, or age-related digestive decline - B12 and B6 deficiencies can occur, impacting the horse’s health and performance.

Our natural and completely non-synthetic, plant-based B12-Balance, is formulated to help support optimal B12 levels, especially in times of increased need or gut imbalance, promoting overall wellbeing and metabolic function.

For the latest insights, see our A-Z Equine Condition/KPU page in our Advice Centre above.

Functional Fit - where B12-Balance belongs in your horse’s wellbeing support

B12-Balance is designed for nutritional energy support during times when natural hindgut B-vitamin production may be compromised.

It helps maintain the body’s natural B12 supply - an essential cofactor for steady energy, appetite, metabolic balance, and whole-body vitality.

It’s the right choice when your horse needs a gentle, plant-based boost to support the gut–energy connection, especially after stress, digestive disruption, age-related decline, or reduced hindgut fermentation.

→ B12-Balance is:

• for supporting natural B-vitamin synthesis
• for horses who seem flat, dull, or low vitality
• for appetite wobbliness after stress, antibiotics, illness, or digestive upset
• for older horses or those in work needing steady metabolic lift
• for supporting the gut–energy axis during recovery

→ B12-Balance is not:

• a stimulant or “quick fix” energy booster
• a substitute for proper calorie intake, forage, or mineral balancing
• a neurological formula (see P5P for that role)
• a mitochondrial stamina blend (see EnergyCARE )
• suitable for iodine-restricted horses

Those roles belong to the blends used instead of or alongside B12-Balance.

Which blend - B12-Balance, P5P, or EnergyCARE?

Each blend supports a different aspect of the gut–energy–metabolism system:

→ B12-Balance

Natural vitality | Appetite support | Gut–energy connection

Best when your horse needs plant-based B-vitamin nourishment for steady energy and metabolic balance.

→ P5P (Activated B6)

Neurological balance | Detox pathways | KPU support

Best when the horse shows signs of KPU patterns, detox strain, or neurological sensitivity.

→ EnergyCARE

Mitochondrial stamina | Cellular vitality | Training & convalescence
Best for deeper endurance support, especially in horses in work, recovering from illness, or prone to fatigue.

If your horse seems flat, listless, or is recovering from gut disruption, B12-Balance is the perfect starting point to restore natural vitality from the inside out.

Quick guide - when to choose which?

Each ingredient in B12-Balance is carefully chosen to nourish the gut–energy connection - where natural B-vitamin synthesis begins.

Rich in bioavailable minerals, phytonutrients, and functional mushrooms, this blend helps sustain cellular metabolism, vitality, and overall wellbeing, supporting your horse’s natural production and utilisation of B12 from within.

B12-Balance is a nutritional food supplement and not veterinary medicine. For more information, refer to Dr Kellon's Horse Sense - Nutrition is not 'Alternative' Therapy .

Composition Glossary

1. Fucus vesiculosus (Bladderwrack) – A mineral-rich seaweed abundant in iodine, iron, and trace elements essential for metabolic health. Naturally supports thyroid function and cellular energy metabolism.
2. Symphytum officinale Folia (Comfrey Leaf) – A nutritive herb traditionally valued for its allantoin content, supporting healthy tissue regeneration and gastrointestinal comfort.
3. Taraxacum officinale Folia (Dandelion Leaf) – A gentle liver and kidney tonic, rich in potassium and magnesium, helping maintain normal fluid balance and efficient detoxification.
4. Crataegus oxycanthoides (Hawthorn) – A nourishing circulatory tonic that supports healthy oxygen delivery and steady vitality, often used to fortify the heart and improve stamina.
5. Hericium erinaceus (Lion’s Mane Mushroom) – A functional mushroom known for its beta-glucans and neurotrophic compounds, supporting nerve health, focus, and resilience.
6. Lentinula edodes (Shiitake Mushroom) – A nutrient-dense mushroom supplying natural B-vitamins, polysaccharides, and ergothioneine for antioxidant protection and immune modulation.

Feed Guide

🌿Dried Herb Blend

Produced to ecological standards and free from agro-chemicals. See our Quality page for for Organic Certification Documents.

• Feed 2-grams/100kg bodyweight per day for 4-6 weeks, followed by a 2-week break to allow the body to naturally deplete its stores and avoid overload.
• 1-level 15ml scoop = 5g.

• Laboratory tested for identification and compliance to the British and European Pharmacopoeia standards.
• Human grade.
• ♻️ Eco Note: Our packaging is recyclable and refillable.
• 🧊 Storage Tip: Keep cool and dry.

Designed as a nutritional herbal blend that supports the horse’s natural B-vitamin synthesis through gut health and cellular nutrition.

Advisories

• Suitable for long-term use when fed at the recommended rate, though a 4–6 week course followed by a short break allows natural equilibrium and prevents nutrient oversupply.
• Contains Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) — a natural source of iodine; ensure the horse is not already receiving additional iodine from feeds, balancers, or supplements.
• Introduce gradually, particularly in horses unused to seaweed ingredients or sensitive to mineral-rich herbs.

Contraindications

• Not suitable for pregnant or nursing mares without prior veterinary approval.
• Avoid in horses on iodine-restricted diets or prescribed thyroid medication(e.g. levothyroxine or carbimazole).
• Do not combine with other seaweed or kelp-based supplements to prevent excess iodine intake.

Potential drug interactions

• Iodine content may interact with thyroid-regulating medication by altering thyroid hormone synthesis or metabolism.

If you’re discussing this with your vet, please share our B12-Balance Vet Reference extract with them, a dedicated resource designed to give veterinary professionals clear, clinically structured information on our botanical nutritional supplements.

Each extract provides concise, practical details to support informed discussions between owners and their vets, ensuring every horse receives safe, well-considered care.