Dr. Weyrauch No. 10 Wellness - 600g

Dr. Weyrauch No. 10 Wellness - 600g

Dr.Weyrauch No. 10 Wellness is based on a mixture of an alkalizing salt with a special herbal and spice preparation (sage, chervil, basil, fennel, aniseed, turmeric, parsley, rose hip), which serve as a natural supplement to the feed ration in the event of excess acidity. Herbal mixture No. 10 is particularly recommended after hard days at competitions, long rides or endurance rides, as well as during diets (e.g. for EMS) and when feeding silage.

The herbal-mineral mixture Dr. Weyrauch No. 10 Wellness provides the horse with sodium hydrogen carbonate, embedded in a base of specially selected alkalizing herbs. This allows the natural deacidification process to be initiated purely nutritionally and within a few hours. The subject of metabolic acidification is more often addressed by naturopaths than by conventional medicine. Nevertheless, there are important approaches to be found here that not only lead to an improvement in well-being but also represent serious solutions for many health problems.

How does acidosis occur?
Stress, dehydration on hot days combined with physical exertion, a one-sided diet with too much grain rations and too little roughage and the feeding of haylage or silage can lead to a lack of alkalizing agents in the body, especially sodium hydrogen carbonate. The body is then no longer able to neutralize acids produced or supplied by the metabolism, resulting in long-term health problems. The body that is over-acidified in this way appears downright "gummy", you could also say: it feels as if there is sand in the gears. Typical signs of hyperacidity and thus the lack of alkaline-forming substances can be joint problems, muscle stiffness, tension, inflammation, but also unwillingness to move. The hoof skin can become particularly sensitive (sensitive), which can lead to laminitis. Joint blockages can occur repeatedly due to inelastic connective tissue or tense muscles. Outwardly, the horses appear either very plump to spongy or scrawny to emaciated. The psyche can appear tense.

Why pH shifts slow down the metabolism:
The center for energy production lies in the mitochondria, the so-called energy power plants of the cells. These so-called organelles ("organs of the cell") are like a universe within the universe. Here, ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is obtained from ADP (adenosine diphosphate) by converting energy-supplying nutrients (fat, carbohydrates, protein). ATP is then enzymatically converted back into ADP with the release of energy when there is a need for energy. However, this can only function smoothly at a certain pH value (Schneider, P.O. 2010). Acidosis slows down this energy release and blocks essential metabolic processes.

How acids are neutralized in the body:
Sodium hydrogen carbonate is an endogenous salt that is formed from sodium chloride (table salt) and water when feed is salivated (especially when hay and straw are chewed sufficiently). At the same time, hydrochloric acid is formed, which is needed in the stomach for acidification and disinfection. Due to its molecular structure, sodium hydrogen carbonate is able to capture protons in the body in order to neutralize excess acids. Examples of such acids - produced in the body's own metabolism - or supplied by the body are uric acid and lactic acid, excesses of which are often found in the muscles. Highly aggressive, so-called fixed acids such as nitric, sulphuric and phosphoric acid can be formed during metabolism and digestion. Fixed acids are generally formed when overfeeding with grain (phosphorus), using sulphur compounds (MSM) or too much protein (nitrogen). These acids must be immediately buffered with minerals to form salts (slag formation). Deposits in the joints, muscles and also in parts of the connective tissue are the disruptive consequences.

General feeding measures for acidosis:
Horses with acidosis should be fed a diet that is particularly low in starch and protein, but high in fiber. Preference should always be given to purchasable crude fiber in the form of high-quality hay and straw. Silage or haylage is strongly discouraged, as ensiled feed already has a low pH value (pH 3.5 to 5.3). Feeding oils is considered neutral. It makes sense to moderate the supply of grain (maize, barley, wheat) in favor of pellet or muesli feed or hay cobs rich in crude fiber.