Vitamin E
- Guard the fat molecules in bloodstream from free-radical damage
- Potent stimulator of the immune system
- Protects thymus gland & guards white blood cells from damage
- Reduce levels of inflammatory prostaglandins
- Protects red blood cells
- Helps maintain healthy membrane tissue
- Retards cellular aging due to oxidation
- Supplies oxygen to the blood
- Brings nourishment to cells
- Strengthens the capillary walls
Vitamin A
- Supports healthy eyesight
- Maintains healthy skin and mucous membrane
- Aids growth and proper digestion
- Aids production of red and white corpuscles in the blood
- Important for lactation
- Supports growth and repair of body tissues
- Protects the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, throat and lungs
- Protects against environmental pollutants
- Aids in bone and teeth formation
Vitamin C
- Essential for over-all body health
- Neutralizes free radicals
- Helps in the production of collagen for healthy skin
- Promotes the healing of wounds, scar tissue, fractures
- Strengthens blood vessels
- Helps the body utilize iron and folic acid
- Supports the thymus gland
- Enhances T-cell production, increasing resistance to viral and bacterial infections, and some allergies
Vitamin D
- Needed to absorb calcium properly
- Most dog food that is rich in meat protein is high in phosphorus but low in calcium .
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Vitamin D Concerns?
There have been many media reports and recalls of dog foods regarding Vitamin D toxicity. If you are concerned about the added Vitamin D in Ultimate Canine, the following should
help ease any concerns you have.
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, dogs need it from their diets as they cannot manufacture it from the sun.
Regarding toxicity, it takes a minimum of 0.1mg / kg of body weight (0.045mg / lb of body weight) of Vitamin D3 (mg - NOT IU!) for Vitamin D toxicity.
For conversion, one IU of vitamin D3 is the equivalent of 0.000025 mg of Vitamin D3.
For a 10lb dog, toxicity occurs at about 0.45mg of Vitamin D - the equivalent of 18,000 IU of Vitamin D. For a 50lb dog, it would take a minimum of 90,000 IU of Vitamin D to cause toxicity.
Vitamin K
- Key in the blood clotting cascade.
B Vitamins
- Important for nervous system function
- Many canine diets are low in B vitamins
Vitamin B6
- Needed for proper energy metabolism and growth
- Critical in production of fatty acids, prostaglandins, antibodies, digestive enzymes, hormones, and cholesterol
Niacin (niacinimide)
- Vital nutrient - required by all cells
- Required for the synthesis of protein, fat, and genetic material
- Required for proper metabolism and brain function
- Help endocrine system produce normal hormone levels
JOINT SUPPORT BLEND
Glucosamine HC l, Chondroitin Sulfate, MSM (methylsulfonyl methane)
- Top 3 ingredients in halting arthritis progression
- Actually increases the amount of cartilage
- Recent studies have shown it has anti-inflammatory properties – can be beneficial in osteo-arthritic type conditions
- Glucosamine Hydrochloride is the most bio-effective form
- Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM is the MOST EFFECTIVE combination of supplements for treating arthritis
- Supportive in arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, disc degeneration, bursitis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, cartilage / tendons / ligaments repair, skin wound-healing and in reducing inflammatory response
PREBIOTICS AND PROBIOTICS
Lactobacillus acidophilus (150 million CFU), Bifidobacterium bifidum (150 million CFU) Fructooligosaccharides
- Helps to maintain healthy digestive system by maintaining balance between harmful and beneficial bacteria in the gut
- Probiotics (Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium) reduce risk of diarrhea, shorten duration of acute diarrhea and reduce risk of antibiotic associated intestinal symptoms
- Lactobacillus has been shown to enhance immune system and prevent risk of allergies
- Fructooligosaccharides - considered prebiotics: provide the right environment in the intestines to allow growth of healthy bacteria
OMEGA FATTY ACIDS
Flaxseed oil: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
- EFAs cannot be manufactured from other nutrients - must be obtained from diet
- Most canine diets are rich in Omega-6 (from animal protein) but low in Omega-3
- Veterinarians prescribe EFAs for pets with allergic dermatitis, dry skin and dull hair
- EFAs are necessary for overall health
- Flaxseed Oil is an excellent source of Omega-3, providing high levels of this Critical EFA
Omega-3 Fatty Acids are beneficial for:
- Cardiovascular disease (including heartworm and CHF)
- Cancer
- Food Allergies
- Atopic and general dermatitis
- Kidney disease
- Arthritis
- Otitis (ear infections)
- Diabetes
- Autoimmune disorders
- Respiratory diseases, including asthma
- Sinusitis
KEY AMINO ACIDS BLEND
3 amino acids very effective for preventing many diseases and inhibiting viral replication:
l-lysine
- Effective in inhibiting viral diseases.
l-methionine
- Critical component for liver health
- Anti-oxidant for prevention and treatment of cancer.
l-arginine
- Key amino acid of connective tissue and enzymes
- Helpful for many chronic degenerative diseases
- Helps maintain normal hormone levels
KEY IMMUNE PROTECTIVE BLEND
Includes: Bovine Colostrum, Inositol hexaphosphate, Aloe Vera, Maiitake
- Immune system is KEY for protection from bacteria & viruses
- Strength of immune system depends on quality food, sleep & exercise, and avoiding environmental toxins and stress
- Increase in canine cancer alarming
- Toxins also the blame for increase in skin problems, respiratory disorders and other immune related diseases
- To detoxify from pollutants the requirements for vitamins, minerals, antioxidants & other nutrients increases
- Daily nutritional supplementation is best bet for making sure nutritional needs are met & immune health is supported
Bovine Colostrum
- Powerful, nutrient-rich “mother’s first milk“
- Over 37 potent immune factors found in Colostrum
Helps with:
- Allergies, asthma
- Cancer
- Chronic infections, conjunctivitis
- Dental problems
- Most viral infections
- Immune suppression, skin parasites
- Respiratory ailments
- Stomatitis, urogenital problems
Inositol
- Plays an important role maintaining cell membranes
- Shown effectiveness in helping to prevent cancer
Aloe Vera
- Benefits are huge; shown helpful with common infectious diseases
- Ingredients are anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-pruritic (anti-itch) and offer some pain relief
- Increases blood flow to injured areas, stimulating healing and recovery
Maiitake Mushroom
- Key immuno-protective mushroom
- Cancer-fighting
- Contains grifolan, an important beta-glucan polysaccharide; grifolan shown to activate macrophages
- D-fraction (polysaccharide in maitake mushroom) also shown to energize the cellular immune system
- Evidence confirming maitake's therapeutic value impressive
- Laboratory studies have shown that maitake can block growth of cancer tumors and boost the immune function
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