When the liver and pancreas fall out of balance, the whole horse suffers—often visible in the skin, hooves, or digestive health. These silent heroes carry a heavy metabolic load every single day.
With the help of natural bitter herbs and targeted feeding strategies, liver and pancreas can be supported gently and effectively—promoting lightness, internal balance, and a horse that radiates vitality from the inside out
In the metabolic cascade, the liver and pancreas play vital roles. On the one hand, they digest incoming nutrients; on the other, they produce enzymes, vitamins, and hormones that are essential to the organism’s overall function.
The liver is responsible for metabolising nutrients, producing essential proteins, storing glycogen and fat-soluble vitamins, generating bile, and detoxifying metabolic waste and foreign substances such as medications or environmental toxins. Fat-soluble waste is excreted via the bile into the intestines, while water-soluble substances are filtered from the blood via the kidneys. When the liver becomes overburdened, the body may activate “emergency routes” to eliminate toxins—through the skin, bronchial membranes, or even the hooves. That’s why we recommend regular liver support for senior horses and those with recurring metabolic issues. Take a look at our detox support concepts, and feel free to consult our team for individualised guidance.
The pancreas (Pankreas) performs dual roles: it produces digestive enzymes for the intestines and hormones that regulate blood sugar levels. The enzymes protease, amylase, and lipase break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats in the diet, allowing the intestinal lining to absorb them. At the same time, insulin and glucagon manage blood glucose levels. Today’s often energy-dense, imbalanced feeding practices put stress on the equine pancreas. This issue is made worse by the absence of bitter compounds in modern feed formulations. Bitter substances naturally stimulate the digestive organs, including the pancreas, and support its function.
Particularly effective as digestive regulators are:
• Bitter Haronga Bark (Harungana madagascariensis), used in EquiPankrem
• The HerbaVisceral blend of bitter herbs
