The Benefits of Preventative Diet

The Benefits of Preventative Diet
As stated by Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM


(Note: Although these vitamins, minerals etc. were written to describe the benefits of Dr. Andrew’s Canine Supplement the benefits go cross-species. The properties apply to all mammals including horses (and horses’ humans!)   After all, Hippocrates stated, “Let thy food be thy medicine and they medicine by thy food.” … some statements  stand  true forever … )

Calcium

  • Essential to maintaining total body health
  • Many home diets low in Calcium
  • Key for normal growth and development
  • Ensures proper functioning of muscles and nerves: helps in keeping the heart
    beating, blood clotting, regulating blood pressure, metabolizing iron, cell structure,
    absorbing vitamin B12.

Zinc

  • Essential for proper growth of skin, hair, and nails
  • Wound healing
  • Promotes healthy immune system

Selenium

  • Important antioxidant that works with Vitamin E
  • Protects cell membranes and helps prevent free radical generation
  • Preserves tissue elasticity
  • Slows down the aging and hardening of tissues due to oxidation
  • Helps in the treatment and prevention of dry, flaky skin

Montmorillonite (Bentonite Clay)

  • Healing clay which absorbs toxins in the gastrointestinal tract
  • Assists the gut in eliminating waste
  • Increases the immune response of the intestinal tract
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 .

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