CUSHTONIC *Natural endocrine support for Cushing's/PPID symptoms
A certified organic formula of regenerative phytonutrients, CushTonic is specifically formulated for horses to support endocrine health and the symptoms of Cushing's/PPID naturally.
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“After her first month on CushTonic, our 24yo mare is looking great and feels ready for Badminton!”
We have two blends tailored to support horses who are either on, or not on, Prascend:
- CushTonic-1
For horses NOT on Prascend, featuring Mucuna pruriens for natural dopamine support.
- CushTonic-2
For horses ON
Prascend, safely formulated without dopamine stimulants.
📌 Note
Horses may have their own opinions (and strong tastebuds!), so now and then a new blend might need a little extra encouragement. This doesn’t reflect the quality or efficacy of the product, but rather their natural instinct towards new flavours.
Check out our Fussy Eaters page, or send us a message - we've many helpful tips to make introducing new supplements easier.
Overview
One of the many symptoms of Cushing's is reduced levels of dopamine, which impacts pituitary function leading to increased cortisol levels.
The recognised pharma drug, Prascend, is designed to improve dopamine levels, but it doesn't suit all horses, whereas Mucuna pruriens is a renowned natural dopamine stimulant; equally the amino acid Tyrosine is also known to support dopamine production.
Cushing’s disease, also known as PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction), occurs due to changes in the pituitary gland, which plays a vital role in the endocrine system. Often, this leads to an imbalance in hormone production, particularly adrenaline and cortisol, which can disrupt your horse’s overall health and comfort.
Our two Cushings' blends are carefully formulated to help manage these challenges naturally. With adaptogenic herbs and nutrient-dense ingredients, this blend supports the body’s ability to regulate hormone production, promote dopamine levels, and maintain a healthier metabolism.
If your horse is showing symptoms such as increased thirst, excessive coat growth, or changes in energy levels, our two Cushings' blends provide targeted nutritional support for their overall wellbeing.
For the latest Cushing's insights, see our main A-Z Equine Conditions/Cushings page in our Advice Centre above.
Composition & Feed Guide
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Both EquiNatural's CushTonic blends are nutritional, functional food supplements and not veterinary medicine. For more on this, see Dr Kellon's article - Nutrition is not 'Alternative' Therapy
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Dried Herb Blend
Human grade, produced to ecological standards and free from agro-chemicals. See our Quality page for Organic Certification Documents.
- Feed 5g/100kg bodyweight per day, i.e. 25g for a 500kg horse.
- 1 x 75ml scoop = 15-grams.
Tincture Blend
Our human-grade, certified organic tinctures provide a ready-to-absorb potent source of phytonutrients, for immediate absorption into the bloodstream.- Feed 6ml/100kg bodyweight per day, i.e. 30ml for a 500kg horse. Shake well before use.
Composition
- CushTonic-1 - for horses NOT on Prascend
Vitex agnus-castus, Withania somnifera, Astragalus membranaceus, Bacopa monieri, Taraxacum officinalis Folia, Ginkgo biloba, Galega officinalis*, Silybum marianum, Urtica dioica, Mucuna pruriens , Smilax ornata
* Grown especially for us organically and biodynamically by Organic Herb Trading Co.
https://www.biodynamics.com/what-is-biodynamics
- CushTonic-2 - for horses ON Prascend
Withania somnifera, Astragalus membranaceus, Bacopa monieri, Taraxacum officinalis Folia, Ginkgo biloba, Galega officinalis*, Silybum marianum, Urtica dioica, Smilax ornata
* Supplements of any kind
should be fed with caution to the pregnant or nursing mare so always seek veterinary advice.
Recommended
- CushTonic-1- Feeding in the morning may effect maximum benefit from the Vitex agnus-castus.
- When IR becomes parts of the PPID syndrome, feed our MetaTonic
at opposite ends of the day to the CushTonic.
