Calmex-V Paste
Calmex-V paste contains natural ingredients along with Valerian Root and now Tryptophan, to help support a healthy nervous system. Excellent for competition, training and trailering. This convenient paste is ideal for providing extra support in new situations and during times of stress.
This formula may be administered in addition to a daily serving of Calmex or Calmex-V powder.
*Check competion rulings regarding the use of Valarian Root.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Adult Horses (900 - 1,100 lbs):
Provide 1 serving (12 ml) 2-4 hours prior to event (trailering, riding etc.). May be given 1-2 days in advance or as needed.
1 tube = 1 dose
Valerian Root is an herb with specific actions on the nervous system. It helps maintain a healthy nervous system and balance in horses displaying nervous/anxious behavior. **Valerian root is a banned substance in many organizations, always check competition guidelines regarding its usage.
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) plays a role in supporting carbohydrate metabolism and normal muscle and nerve function. Thiamine supplementation has been shown to have a calming effect in horses displaying anxious/nervous behavior as a result thiamine deficiency and/or increased requirements.
Tryptophan is an amino acid, converted by the body into serotonin, melatonin, and other hormones that transmit nerve signals in the brain. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter in the horse’s brain that helps promote feelings of well-being/contentment as well as balanced behavior.
Taurine is an amino acid found in high concentrations in electrically active tissues such as the brain, heart, retina and muscle. It stabilizes membranes and assists in the movement of electrolytes in and out of cells, which is critical for proper nervous system and muscle health. Taurine is necessary for the absorption of fats and vitamins and helps support normal insulin and glucose levels. It can be found in supplements for growing horses, nervous horses and horses with metabolic issues.
Inositol is closely related to the B-vitamin family and is found in nearly every cell in the body. Because of its location within the cell membrane, it plays two major roles: transporting fats and assisting in nerve transmission. By participating in the action of serotonin, a neurotransmitter whose brain levels are known to be a factor in excess anxiety, inositol may be helpful in promoting a healthy balanced behavior in horses.