Vital Herbs Metabo'Light

Metabo’Light - 100% Natural Supplement for Overweight Horses and Ponies

Metabo’Light is a 100% natural supplement designed for overweight horses and ponies that struggle to lose weight despite a strict diet. It is also recommended to support horses, ponies, and donkeys that are insulin-resistant, chronically laminitic, and/or suffering from Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS).

Metabo’Light supports at-risk horses:

• Overweight and/or obese horses
• Horses transitioning to pasture in spring
• Horses that have experienced laminitis
• Horses with an impaired endocrine system (Cushing’s/PSSM/EMS)

In combination with a strict grain-free diet, an additional supply of CMV (Combination of Minerals and Vitamins) is recommended. The berberine contained in Metabo’Light has a hypoglycemic effect that improves insulin sensitivity, regulates blood glucose levels, and enhances glucose utilization by the liver.

Important: It is essential to conduct a plant-based drainage regimen for 15 days before starting Metabo’Light, such as Hepa Clean (10 days) or Herbs Drainage and Laminitis (15 days).

How does the liver manage sugar storage? When there is excess glucose in the blood (hyperglycemia), such as after a grain meal, the pancreas secretes insulin, instructing the liver to capture and store this glucose in the form of glycogen. This helps bring the blood sugar levels back to normal. (Laminitis/Cushing’s/EMS)

Conversely, when blood glucose levels are too low (hypoglycemia), the pancreas secretes glucagon, which signals the liver to release stored glucose, bringing the blood sugar levels back to normal.

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How does Berberine work?

• Improvement of insulin sensitivity: Berberine can increase the sensitivity of cells to insulin, meaning they become more responsive to this hormone. This allows cells to absorb glucose from the blood more efficiently, thereby reducing blood sugar levels.

• Reduction in glucose production: Berberine can inhibit glucose production in the liver, helping to maintain stable blood sugar levels.

• Increased glycogen production: Berberine also promotes the conversion of glucose into glycogen, a form of glucose storage in the liver and muscles. This helps regulate blood sugar levels by storing excess glucose for later use.

• Reduction of carbohydrate absorption: Berberine may also reduce the absorption of carbohydrates in the intestines, contributing to more stable blood sugar levels after meals.

Metabo’Light provides a holistic and effective approach to managing overweight and metabolic disorders in horses, supporting the regulation of blood sugar and improving insulin sensitivity.