What is Placid Rein PLUS®?
Placid Rein PLUS® is a unique powdered formula designed to support normal stress in horses and to help maintain a consistent attitude to work whether at home or away.
Unlike Placid Rein®, Placid Rein PLUS® includes resveratrol, an antioxidant that may help the body detoxify of free radicals, vitamin E, also a powerful antioxidant which can assist muscle membrane integrity, and ashwagandha (withania), a herb known for it’s calming properties.
Placid Rein PLUS® can be administered daily and long term for high strung or nervous horses. Alternatively, it may be used to help pre-event nerves.
Symptoms of nervous horses
- Excessive sweating, even in moderate climates
- Loss of condition (especially when traveling)
- Refusal to eat or drink in different environments
- Excitable and difficult to manage
About the ingredients
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Resveratrol has been added as it is an antioxidant that may help the body efficiently detoxify free radicals and it shows signs of being cardio-protective, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory.
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Magnesium is included in several forms as magnesium has a role in over 300 biochemical processes in the body. A magnesium deficiency can cause nervous or anxious behaviour.
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Seaweed derived calcium is a rich source of magnesium and calcium.
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Baikal skull cap is a herb that has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine as a natural calmer.
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Tyrosine is used in humans to treat anxiety.
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Diamond V Yeast XPC (yeast prebiotic) is included in Placid Rein PLUS® as there is a strong link between stress and digestive upset. This prebiotic is thought to positively influence the growth of good bacteria and eradicate bad gut bacteria to support digestive and immune function.
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Glutamic acid is included for it’s role in brain metabolism.
Placid Rein PLUS® contains high levels of B vitamins well known for their roles in nervous system function.
Withania also known as ashwagandha, is a valued herb that may have calming, de-stressing and mood lifting properties. It may help with tension and stress during events and training.