Description
Product Name: Cheval Relax (Equine Stress Support)
Balance Within. Performance Without. Scientifically Supported.
In today’s performance and competition-focused environment, horses are exposed to numerous stressors that affect not only their mental balance but also their physical condition and performance capacity. The cumulative stress from training, competition, travel, and environmental changes can deplete their natural adaptive abilities. Cheval Relax is a specialized formula developed for the integrated management of the nervous system and muscle tension. It not only alleviates symptoms but biochemically supports inner calm and the development of a healthy stress response.
Key Ingredients & Scientifically Supported Mechanisms of Action:
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Magnesium (Mg): A fundamental element for electrolyte balance and nerve-muscle transmission. Its deficiency is directly linked to tension, muscle cramps, and hyperactive behaviour. Magnesium plays an oxygen-transporting role in cells, and is essential for proper muscle relaxation, thereby fostering a calm, focused state.
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): An enzymatic cofactor indispensable for the proper functioning of the nervous system. It is involved in the synthesis of serotonin and GABA (calming neurotransmitters). Its deficiency can be an underlying biochemical cause of irritability, heightened fear response, and difficult-to-manage behaviour. It also possesses antioxidant properties.
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L-Tryptophan: An essential amino acid and precursor to serotonin. Serotonin—often referred to as the “well-being neurotransmitter”—plays a key role in regulating mood, calmness, and stress tolerance. Supplementing with tryptophan can promote increased natural serotonin levels, which has a calming effect, reduces aggression, and improves coping in stressful situations.
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Betaine (Trimethylglycine): A natural and safe osmolyte and methyl-group donor. It has a dual mechanism of action:
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Cytoprotective: Helps protect cells from osmotic stress (e.g., dehydration, exercise-induced strain) and heat stress.
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Performance Support: Reduces lactate (lactic acid) buildup during exercise, thereby delaying the onset of fatigue and improving recovery. Indirectly, by reducing muscle tension, it also contributes to a calmer state.
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Humic Substances: Natural electrolyte and nutrient activators. In this formula, humic substances offer outstanding properties:
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Enhanced Oxygen Transport: Improve the oxygen-binding capacity of red blood cells, leading to faster regeneration and better energy supply.
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Enhanced Absorption: Due to their excellent chelating ability, they increase the bioavailability of magnesium and other minerals.
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Prebiotic and Immunomodulatory Effect: Support gut flora health, which is closely linked to central nervous system function (the “gut-brain axis”). It also has antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal properties.
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Cheval Relax is not a simple sedative. It is a complex, multi-action formula targeting the biochemical roots of stress. It helps restore nervous system balance (via neurotransmitter support), reduces muscle tension (via magnesium and betaine), and increases the body’s stress tolerance (via humic substances). All this without causing drowsiness, lethargy, or decreased performance.
Ideal for: Use during competition and training periods, before/after transport, during environmental changes, at shows, for veterinary procedures, or any foreseeable stressful situation. Contains active ingredients approved by the FEI, making it suitable for use during competitions in compliance with sports regulations.
- Feeding recommendation:
For large horses 30-50g/day = 1-2 measuring spoons/day
For ponies 15-30g/day = half to 1 measuring spoon/day.
