As the warmer days of spring approach, many horse owners are looking for ways to ensure their horses stay healthy and comfortable during the transition from winter to spring. 

At Equine Medical and Surgical Associates, we understand spring's challenges, especially when managing horses with metabolic concerns. Heiro is an all-natural, veterinarian-developed supplement that supports metabolic health and regulates insulin sensitivity during this season.

Spring brings lush pastures and sugar-rich grasses, which can exacerbate metabolic issues in some horses. Here’s how Heiro can be a vital addition to your horse's routine to help prevent metabolic imbalances and promote overall wellness. 

What is Heiro?

Heiro uses high-quality herbs to safely and naturally combat elevated insulin in horses. This is crucial during spring when sugar-rich grass can overwhelm your horse's system, leading to severe conditions like laminitis. Elevated insulin is a major cause of laminar injury and foot pain. 

The Key Ingredients in Heiro

Heiro’s effectiveness lies in its carefully selected active and natural ingredients. Here is a closer look at the main components of Heiro and how they benefit your horse:

1. Magnesium Oxide: Magnesium oxide is essential for horses with elevated insulin levels, as it helps regulate blood sugar and maintain insulin sensitivity. Horses with high insulin often have low magnesium levels, making it harder for their bodies to process glucose efficiently. This key mineral also supports muscle function, bone growth, electrolyte balance, and a healthy nervous system. It promotes muscle relaxation and post-exercise recovery, contributes to a calm temperament and stress response, and is beneficial for horses with occasional muscle soreness.

2. Vitamin E: Vitamine E is a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. It supports immune function and plays a crucial role in overall health. In horses with metabolic concerns, Vitamin E helps protect cells from damage caused by excess sugar and inflammation, providing an added layer of support during the spring months when dietary changes occur. 

   

3. Fenugreek: Fenugreek supports healthy insulin levels while providing additional benefits for digestion, muscle recovery, and appetite. This natural herb soothes the digestive tract, promotes healthy gut bacteria, supports digestive enzymes, and helps prevent gastric ulcers. It also aids muscle recovery by reducing soreness, enhancing muscle repair, and supporting muscle development. Additionally, fenugreek stimulates appetite, improves feed palatability, and helps picky eaters consume their feed. As a rich source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, it contributes to overall health and well-being in horses.

4. Cinnamon: Cinnamon is a well-known herb for supporting glucose metabolism. It helps improve insulin sensitivity, making it easier for your horse to process sugars efficiently. Cinnamon stabilizes blood sugar levels, preventing the rapid fluctuations that can cause metabolic disruptions. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties further support your horse's overall health, especially in the spring when new dietary challenges arise. 

5. Peppermint: Peppermint is an herb that promotes healthy digestion and helps with the absorption of nutrients. It also has mild anti-inflammatory properties, which can help soothe the digestive system and prevent gastric discomfort. As your horse transitions to fresh spring pastures, peppermint supports healthy digestion, ensuring that it is able to absorb nutrients efficiently. 

6. Ginger: Ginger has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for digestive issues and has a role in supporting blood sugar regulation. It helps improve circulation and has anti-inflammatory properties, which are vital for horses with metabolic concerns. Ginger’s ability to support digestion and overall metabolic health makes it a perfect complement to the other ingredients in Heiro. 

Heiro contains many other wonderful ingredients, including MSM, sucralose, chia, white willow, alfalfa, milk thistle, kelp, aspen, magnolia, meadowsweet, ashwagandha, spirulina, white pine, cat claw, arginine, boswella, ginkgo, and oregano.

Why Heiro is a Must-Have for Spring

Combining these active and natural ingredients makes Heiro a powerful supplement for managing your horse's metabolic health. As spring rolls in, Heiro can help your horse adapt to the sugar-rich grasses with the season, making it a perfect addition to their routine.

Regular use of Heiro can help:

• Support healthy insulin function: Essential for managing metabolic disorders and insulin resistance. 

• Stabilize blood sugar levels: Prevents dangerous spikes in blood glucose caused by grazing in rich pasture grasses. 

  

• Reduce the risk of laminitis: It helps protect against the onset of laminitis, a serious concern in horses during the spring months. 

• Maintain a healthy weight: By regulating blood sugar, Heiro helps manage your horse’s weight, preventing excessive fat accumulation.

• Improve overall metabolic health: Ensures your horse's metabolism functions optimally, even when faced with spring’s challenging dietary changes. 

Spring Health Tips for Your Horse

• Gradually introduce spring grass

• Monitor weight and condition

• Provide consistent access to fresh water

Conclusion

Spring is a time of renewal and growth, but it can also bring metabolic challenges for horses, especially those with insulin resistance or metabolic disorders. Heiro provides the perfect solution to help manage blood sugar levels, regulate insulin function, and protect against the onset of laminitis during the season of lush grass. 

To learn more about Heiro and how it can help your horse during the spring months and manage insulin resistance, contact Dr. Reilly, our veterinarian with 32 years of experience. Your horse’s comfort and well-being are our top priority here at Equine Medical and Surgical Associates! Visit our website to explore our selection of all-natural, veterinarian-developed products and gain insights into equine health.