LKLCARE for Horses | Organic Liver, Kidneys, Lymph Synergy Support

One of the biggest misconceptions about "detox" is that it all happens in the liver - but it doesn't.

The liver may be the body's remarkable processing plant, but it's only one part of a much bigger housekeeping team - the liver-kidney-lymph axis.

Every minute of every day, your horse's body is carrying out an extraordinary amount of internal maintenance.

→ The liver processes metabolic by-products and hormones.
→ The kidneys filter the bloodstream and remove waste.
→ The lymphatic system clears fluid and transports unwanted material away from tissues.

And together, these systems work continuously to keep everything moving in the right direction.

Importantly, they don't work independently - they work as one connected network.

When one part begins to struggle, the others step in to compensate. Most of the time they cope perfectly, but during periods such as seasonal coat change, recovery from illness, after medication, following a gut programme, or simply as horses grow older, those housekeeping systems can find themselves under greater demand.

LKLCARE was designed to support this whole internal housekeeping system, rather than focusing on just one organ in isolation.

Each botanical has been chosen to nourish one part of that wider network, helping the body continue doing what it already does naturally - processing, transporting, and clearing the everyday by-products of life in a steady, balanced way.

In short?

LKLCARE is about helping the body's own housekeeping team keep everything flowing as nature intended.

That’s why it sits at the heart of our C.A.R.E. protocol: Cleanse | Activate | Regenerate | Energise.

LKLCARE is a good fit when the body's natural housekeeping (detoxing) systems need a little extra support - particularly after periods of increased demand, seasonal change, or as the next step following a structured gut programme.

✔ Your horse seems slower to shed their coat through the seasons

✔ Coat or skin patterns keep returning

✔ They've recently completed a gut reset and you're ready to support the next stage

✔ They seem a little flat, sluggish, or not quite themselves

✔ They're recovering after illness, medication, or a particularly demanding period

✔ You simply want to support the liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system as one connected network

In short: if your horse would benefit from a little extra support for the body's natural housekeeping team, LKLCARE helps keep everything moving in the right direction.

For many horses, LKLCARE becomes the natural follow-on once the gut has become more settled.

Rather than focusing on the digestive tract itself, the emphasis now shifts towards supporting the wider liver–kidney–lymph axis that processes, transports, and clears the everyday by-products of normal metabolism.

From there, support can be adapted depending on what you're seeing.

- Continuing the gut journey

• SiboCARE – where microbial imbalance, gas, or bloating are still part of the picture.
• GutAminos or LeakyGutCOMBO – where the focus remains on nourishing the gut lining and supporting intestinal barrier integrity.

- Supporting specific systems

• LiverCARE – where your main focus is targeted nutritional support for the liver itself, rather than the wider housekeeping network.

- Foundation support

The liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system rely on good everyday nutrition to function efficiently. Supporting your horse's baseline nutrition with a forage-balanced mineral solution such as EquiVita or VitaComplete helps provide the nutritional foundations these natural housekeeping systems depend upon.

*If you're not already feeding a mineral balancer, try one of our 1kg trial bags.

In summary

Use LKLCARE when the focus shifts from settling the gut to supporting the body's wider housekeeping network. Layer more targeted support around it where digestive, hepatic, or metabolic needs still require additional attention.

LKLCARE is a nutritional, functional food supplement and not veterinary medicine. For more on this, see Dr Kellon's Horse Sense - Nutrition is not 'Alternative' Therapy .

Composition glossary

Each botanical in LKLCARE plays a targeted role in nourishing the liver, kidneys, and lymphatics – the three key detox organs that work together to support steady daily clearance and whole-body balance.

1. Astragalus membranaceus - A renowned tonic herb traditionally used to support immune resilience and steady vitality. A grounding botanical for horses under stress or metabolic strain.
2. Arctium lappa - Traditionally valued for supporting liver and skin function. Helps maintain the body’s natural clearance rhythms from the inside out.
3. Calendula officinalis - A lymph-supportive herb used to encourage tissue nourishment and fluid movement. Especially useful for seasonal skin patterns.
4. Galium aparine - A classic lymphatic herb known for supporting healthy fluid dynamics and natural waste clearance. A key plant for coat-change and sluggish flow.
5. Taraxacum officinale - A versatile botanical with both renal and hepatic traditions. Leaf supports kidney filtration, while root supports gentle liver function.
6. Echinacea purpurea - Traditionally used to support the immune system’s natural readiness. Often included when detox organs are under pressure.
7. Crataegus monogyna - A circulatory-supportive herb that helps maintain healthy blood flow and tissue oxygenation. Supports delivery and integration across detox organs.
8. Silybum marianum - The best-known liver-supporting herb. Milk thistle is valued for maintaining healthy liver cell function and metabolic steadiness.
9. Urtica dioica - A mineral-rich, nutritive herb traditionally used to support kidney function and natural inflammatory balance. Gently supports elimination while nourishing the system.
10. Tabebuia impetiginosa - A traditional botanical valued for supporting microbial balance. Helps maintain a harmonious internal terrain during periods of increased clearance.
11. Smilax ornata - Historically used for metabolic and skin support. Sarsaparilla supports natural clearance of circulating by-products and connective tissue comfort.

Feed guide

🌿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 = 12-grams.

💧Tincture

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.

Fussy eater?

Horses sometimes have their own opinions (and strong tastebuds!), so introduce gradually over several days. See our Fussy Eaters guide as we've many helpful tips.

♻️ Eco Note: Our packaging is recyclable and refillable.

When it comes to herbs and herbal formulations, you may have heard herbalists talk about energetics.

It's simply the way a herb or formula has been designed to support the body in a balanced and purposeful way - and the science helps to understand why that structure works.

LKLCARE is built around one simple idea - the liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system don't work as separate organs - they work as one connected housekeeping team. Every day they process, transport, and clear the natural by-products of metabolism, helping the whole body stay in balance.

Rather than concentrating on one organ alone, LKLCARE supports the whole network.

Think of it as supporting the flow of housekeeping rather than simply emptying one bin.

How LKLCARE's formula works

Each group of herbs has a different job, but together they support one continuous process.

1. Supporting the liver's processing role - Milk Thistle, Dandelion Root, Burdock & Sarsaparilla help nourish the liver as it processes the countless metabolic by-products generated every day.
2. Supporting kidney filtration - Dandelion Leaf and Nettle help maintain healthy fluid balance and support the kidneys' natural filtering role once those by-products are ready to leave the body.
3. Supporting healthy lymphatic flow - Cleavers and Calendula help maintain normal lymphatic movement, encouraging the transport of fluid and metabolic waste away from tissues and back into circulation.
4. Supporting circulation and communication - Hawthorn helps maintain healthy circulation, ensuring nutrients reach these organs efficiently while waste products continue moving through the system.
5. Supporting resilience throughout the network - Astragalus, Echinacea and Pau d'Arco help maintain a balanced internal environment while the body's natural housekeeping systems continue their everyday work.

Big picture

LKLCARE isn't trying to make the body "" - it's supporting the remarkable housekeeping systems that are already doing that job every minute of every day.

Advisories

• Ensure ad-lib forage and good hydration, as kidney- and lymph-support herbs work best when the horse can drink freely and urinate normally.
• LKLCARE can be fed short-term as a 1-month course, or longer-term as part of an ongoing maintenance routine.

Contraindications

• Not suitable for pregnant or nursing mares, due to the inclusion of several active botanicals.
• Avoid in horses with known kidney compromise unless under direct veterinary supervision.
• Caution in horses on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, as herbs such as Hawthorn and Nettle may mildly influence blood flow.
• Not advised for horses undergoing aggressive pharmacological liver treatment unless discussed with the attending vet.

Vet reference

A concise, vet-friendly reference is available for sharing with your vet.

What is LKLCARE designed to support?

LKLCARE is designed to support the body's natural housekeeping network - the liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system.

Rather than focusing on one organ in isolation, it nourishes the three systems that work together every day to process, transport, and clear the natural by-products of normal metabolism.

It's the programme we often recommend when the body simply needs a little extra help keeping everything flowing smoothly.

What do you mean by the body's "housekeeping" systems?

Every minute of every day your horse's body is carrying out countless housekeeping jobs.

The liver processes metabolic by-products and hormones.

The kidneys filter the bloodstream.

The lymphatic system helps move fluid and unwanted material away from tissues.

These aren't occasional jobs - they're happening continuously.

LKLCARE simply supports the remarkable systems that are already doing this work naturally.

Why do you support the liver, kidneys, and lymphatics together?

Because that's how the body works.

The liver doesn't process in isolation.

The kidneys don't filter in isolation.

The lymphatic system doesn't move fluid in isolation.

They're all part of one connected network, each relying on the others to keep everyday housekeeping running smoothly.

That's why LKLCARE was formulated to nourish the whole team rather than just one player.

Is LKLCARE a detox?

Not in the way the word is often used.

We don't believe in forcing the body to "detox."

Instead, LKLCARE supports the body's own natural housekeeping systems, helping them continue doing the jobs they were designed to do every day.

It's about supporting normal physiology rather than trying to override it.

When is LKLCARE most useful?

Many owners choose LKLCARE:

✔ After completing a gut support programme

✔ During spring or autumn coat change

✔ Following illness or medication

✔ During recovery after particularly demanding periods

✔ When recurring skin patterns seem linked to seasonal change

✔ Whenever their horse simply seems a little flat or lacking sparkle

It's often the natural next step once the gut has become more settled.

Why do you often recommend LKLCARE after a gut programme?

Because the gut is only the beginning of the story.

Once microbial balance has improved and the gut lining has been supported, attention naturally shifts towards the wider housekeeping systems that continue processing the everyday by-products of metabolism.

That's why LKLCARE often follows SiboCARE, GutAminos, LeakyGutCOMBO, or the Hindgut Reset Programme.

What's the difference between LKLCARE and LiverCARE?

LiverCARE focuses specifically on nutritional support for the liver itself.

LKLCARE takes a broader view, supporting the liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system as one connected housekeeping network.

If your main focus is the liver alone, LiverCARE may be the better choice.

If you're thinking more about whole-body clearance and seasonal support, LKLCARE is often where we start.

Can LKLCARE help during coat change?

Many owners find it particularly useful during spring and autumn.

Coat change places additional metabolic demands on the body, and it's often at these times that horses seem slower to shed, their skin becomes unsettled, or they simply look a little flat.

Supporting the body's natural housekeeping systems during these periods can help the transition feel smoother.

My horse's skin problems keep returning. Is LKLCARE suitable?

Recurring skin patterns are often one of the reasons owners choose LKLCARE.

Whilst skin issues can have many different causes, healthy skin relies on good gut health, efficient nutrient metabolism, and the smooth functioning of the body's wider housekeeping systems.

Where seasonal skin patterns keep returning, we also encourage owners to explore our KPU information page, as it often helps explain the deeper biological picture.

Can LKLCARE be fed after antibiotics or other medication?

Yes.

Many owners introduce LKLCARE once veterinary treatment has finished and their horse is beginning the recovery phase.

Its role is not to replace medication, but to support the body's natural housekeeping systems as they return to their everyday rhythm.

Can LKLCARE be fed long term?

Yes.

Some owners use LKLCARE as a one-month seasonal programme, whilst others include it as part of their horse's longer-term nutritional routine.

The most appropriate approach depends on your horse's individual needs and the level of ongoing support they're likely to benefit from.

Do I still need a mineral balancer if I'm feeding LKLCARE?

Absolutely.

The liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system rely on good everyday nutrition to function efficiently.

A forage-based mineral foundation such as EquiVita or VitaComplete provides the nutritional building blocks these systems depend upon, allowing targeted support programmes like LKLCARE to work even more effectively.

Why does LKLCARE sit at the heart of your C.A.R.E. protocol?

Because once the gut has become more stable, the body's wider housekeeping network becomes the natural next focus.

LKLCARE supports the "Cleanse" phase of the C.A.R.E. approach by helping the liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system continue the quiet, continuous work they already perform every day.

It's less about dramatic change and more about helping the body maintain balance, flow, and resilience over the long term.