METATONIC🎄CHRISTMAS SALE! *Organic herbal blend for horses - EMS-managing, insulin-balancing, metabolism-supporting

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) has been widely recognised since the mid-2000s, often linked to obesity, fat deposits, and chronic laminitis. However, research shows that even non-obese horses can develop insulin resistance (IR), making careful dietary management essential.

Sensitive horses struggle with carbohydrate-rich diets, especially from lush grass loaded with natural sugars. These sugars, if unmanaged, can trigger a cascade of metabolic issues- from inflammation to insulin resistance and even laminitis.

MetaTonic provides targeted nutritional support to help manage these challenges naturally and effectively.

Notable key benefits

🌿 Clears hepatic and lymphatic congestion.

🌿 Regulates glucose and insulin rhythm.

🌿 Supports circulation and tissue oxygenation.

🌿 Provides antioxidant benefits during detox cycles.

🌿 Feeds back into the gut–liver axis to keep microbial ecology balanced.

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

Functional Fit – where MetaTonic belongs in metabolic support

MetaTonic is designed as foundational, day-to-day nutritional support for horses with Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS/IR).

It supports the glucose–insulin axis, circulation, liver function, and hindgut balance, helping the metabolic system operate more steadily in horses that are prone to sugar sensitivity, inflammation, or laminitic risk.

When a horse needs ongoing metabolic stability, MetaTonic is the ideal choice .

→ MetaTonic is:

• for horses with EMS or insulin resistance
• for managing metabolic sensitivity
• for supporting stable glucose–insulin rhythms
• for hoof comfort and circulation in laminitis-prone horses
• for seasonal metabolic flare-ups (spring/autumn)
• for long-term metabolic maintenance alongside correct diet and movement

→ MetaTonic is not:

• an emergency or acute laminitis intervention
• a substitute for dietary control or forage management
• a fast-acting pain or inflammation formula
• a targeted crest- or leptin-resistance solution on its own
• suitable during the acute phase of laminitis

Those roles belong to other blends used instead of or alongside MetaTonic.

Which blend - MetaTonic, Acetyl L-Carnitine, or MetaCOMBO?

Each supports a different layer of metabolic health:

→ MetaTonic

Metabolic balance | Circulation | Hoof support

Best as the daily foundation for EMS/IR horses needing steadier metabolism, healthier glucose handling, and long-term hoof comfort.

→ Acetyl L-Carnitine

Fat metabolism | Crest tension | Leptin resistance

Best when crestiness, regional fat pads, or stubborn weight patterns suggest impaired fatty-acid utilisation or leptin resistance.

→ MetaCOMBO

Comprehensive metabolic support | Inflammation | Cellular resilience

Best when horses show multiple metabolic stress signals- footiness, crest changes, leptin-resistance (permanently hungry), sugar sensitivity - and need combined support in one easy-to-feed blend.

Quick guide - when to choose which?

In short

If your horse needs steady, ongoing metabolic support to help manage EMS, insulin sensitivity, and laminitic risk, MetaTonic provides a calm, nutritional foundation.

Where crest tension, fat metabolism, or inflammation dominate, layering with Acetyl L-Carnitine or choosing MetaCOMBO offers more targeted or comprehensive support.

Each herb in MetaTonic supports the body’s natural glucose–insulin balance, healthy circulation, liver function, and hindgut stability - key pillars for metabolic harmony.

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

Composition Glossary

1. Berberis vulgaris (Barberry) - A naturally bitter, biome-balancing herb traditionally used to support metabolic harmony. Its alkaloid-rich profile helps maintain a healthy gut–liver axis, supporting clearer glucose signalling and steadier insulin patterns - key for EMS/IR horses.
2. Galium aparine (Cleavers) - A gentle lymphatic tonic that supports fluid balance and toxin clearance. Helps ease metabolic congestion and assists the body’s natural elimination pathways.
3. Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) - A soothing carminative that supports digestion, comfort, and smooth gut motility. Helps counter gas, tension, and digestive disruption often seen in insulin-resistant horses, while offering antioxidant nourishment.
4. Galega officinalis (Goat’s Rue) - A historic metabolic-support herb known for its role in balancing glucose handling. Traditionally used to support healthy insulin dynamics, Galega offers targeted nutritional reassurance for EMS and leptin-resistant horses. Ecologically grown for us - biodynamic & organic.
5. Crataegus oxyacanthoides (Hawthorn) - A time-honoured circulatory botanical that supports healthy blood flow to hooves and peripherals. Its gentle tonifying action helps nourish the hoof capsule, supporting long-term metabolic resilience.
6. Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) - Renowned for liver nourishment, supporting detoxification pathways and cellular protection, helping the liver process metabolic waste more efficiently - an essential pillar of EMS care.
7. Urtica dioica (Nettle) - Nutrient-dense, rich in plant-based minerals, chlorophyll, and natural antioxidants. Supports metabolism and circulation, alongside cleansing support to the kidneys and lymphatic system.
8. Tabebuia impetiginosa (Lapacho/Pau d’Arco) - A powerful botanical known to support microbial balance, helping maintain a healthy internal terrain, complementing the metabolic, inflammatory, and immune aspects of EMS management.
9. Smilax ornata (Sarsaparilla) - A harmonising herb that supports toxin clearance and maintains a balanced internal environment. Traditionally used to aid skin, hoof, and metabolic health - especially beneficial for the adipose fat crest areas and glucose sensitivity.

Energetic Architecture

• Bitter drivers (Barberry, Goat’s Rue, Sarsaparilla)
  Activate metabolism, improve glucose handling, stimulate bile.
• Eliminative/Draining allies (Cleavers, Nettle, Milk Thistle)
  Carry away metabolites, restore fluid balance.
• Soothing/Buffering aromatics (Fennel, Hawthorn, Rosehips)
  Protect, nourish, stabilise.
• Antimicrobial/Modulating (Pau d’Arco)
  Microbial control and immune balance.

Feed Guide

🌿Organic 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 level 75ml scoop = 12-grams.

💧Organic Tincture Blend

• 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.

Advisories

• Feed alongside a low-NSC, fibre-based diet with 24/7 access to quality meadow hay, to support stable glucose and insulin rhythms.
• Consider pairing MetaTonic with Acetyl L-Carnitine(for crest/neck tension and metabolic fatty-acid utilisation) and DuoBute(for inflammatory comfort during EMS flare-ups). See our MetaCOMBO .
• Support circulation and hoof function through daily movement, even in-hand, to encourage glucose uptake via muscle pathways.
• Monitor body condition, water intake, digital pulses, and crest firmness during the first weeks as the metabolic axis responds.

Contraindications

• Not suitable for pregnant or nursing mares due to hormonally active and cleansing botanicals (e.g., Galega, Smilax, Berberis, Lapacho).
• Use caution alongside prescription metabolic medications, steroid medications, or hormone-modifying drugs; veterinary guidance is advised.
• Not advised during an acute laminitic episode- stabilise the acute phase first (ice, vet, strict forage-only regime), then introduce MetaTonic during recovery once your horse has been comfortably walking for at least 2-weeks.
• Not recommended for horses with significant hepatic compromise unless under professional supervision, as cleansing herbs increase liver workload.

Veterinary Reference / Formulary Extract

If you’re discussing this with your vet, please share our MetaTonic 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.