SU-PER® Chasteberry supports the horse’s normal hormonal systems by providing support for normal pituitary gland function and endocrine balance. It may also provide support for normal metabolic function, kidney function, healthy digestive system, and proper glucose metabolism. SU-PER® Chasteberry is most often used to help support normal balanced behavior in mares, but is also a great for maintaining a quiet disposition in geldings as well.
As far back as the middle ages, Chasteberry has been known for helping to balance hormonal sys-tems, both for males and females. Chasteberry acts as an adaptogen, meaning it helps to stabilize and level out inconsistencies, reduce the impact of outside factors such as stress and anxiety, and promotes healthy, normal hormone balance. The body’s epicenter for hormone production and function is the pituitary gland. Often called the “master gland”, the pituitary provides the neces-sary hormonal support to numerous organs and tissues. Recent studies have shown that Chaste-berry supports dopamine activity, which provides the proper signals to the pituitary as to which hormones are needed, and in what amounts. With better functioning of dopamine in this process, and the lessening of outside factors, natural hormone balance is commonly achieved.
Another function of the pituitary gland is supporting the adrenal glands, which are responsible for adrenaline and cortisol. These are the “stress system” hormones, released in stressful situations. While the body does a good job managing these levels in most normal circumstances, if there are conditions that are affecting the proper function of the pituitary gland, the pituitary may be pro-ducing far more cortisol than necessary. This consistently high amount of cortisol leads to issues with metabolism, insulin resistance, poor shedding in the spring and summer, weight gain, and ongoing high levels of stress and anxiety. Chasteberry can be very beneficial in these areas by helping to balance normal cortisol levels.
- Supports normal hormonal systems
- Great for metabolic function and kidney function
- Helps create healthy digestive system
- Balances behavior in mares
- Sugar free formula