Groene Os Rest Compositum for Horses & Ponies

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Groene Os Rest Compositum

Groene Os Rest Compositum consists of various vitamins, minerals and herbs. It is calming and relaxing so can be used for restlessness, nervousness, tension and anxiety in both acute and chronic situations. This formula has a positive effect on both the equine body and mind.

Recommended for

• Animals with restlessness, tension, excessive agitation
• Fears and nervousness

Ingredients

Magnesium citrate, L-tryptophan, niacinamide, pyridoxine HCL, Mentha piperita, Humulus lupulus, Crataegus oxyacantha, Melissa officinalis, Hypericum perforatum, Zincum picolinatum, Ginkgo biloba, inositol.

Key features of each ingredient

• Magnesium: the most important functions of magnesium are in energy production, relaxation of nerves and muscles and absorption of many hormones, neurotransmitters and minerals for the cells and central nervous system. It can also aid concentration, reduce panic attacks, and provide cell protection (against heavy metals) and promote healthy muscles.
• L-Tryptophan is important in order to reduce anxiety and tension, together with niacinamide, and pyridoxine HCl. It is a derivative of serotonin.
• Niacinamide has a calming effect and the duration of efficacy is greatly increased in synergy with L-Tryptophan.
• Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6) expedites the effects of magnesium and L-Tryptophan.
• Zinc helps with focus and concentration, Inositol has a calming effect on horses.
• Peppermint Leaf is known to reduce cramp and, together with the hops and balm, it also improves disturbed digestion (due to overloading of the central nervous system).
• Hops contain lupine and bitter resin: materials which have a calming effect, the same effect can be attributed to melissa.
• St. John's wort contains a high quantity of hypericin, which helps against stress, nervous anxiety and a lack of mental resilience.
• Hawthorn can regulate the cardiac function in situations such as stress and other kinds of exertion. The effects of hawthorn are due to the total plant composition and not any one particular component.

Not suitable for:

Pregnant or lactating mares.

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