Alpha Amaylase
A soluble fiber
digestant. Alpha Amylase creates the means by which the
ingredients in NuVet Plus will be absorbed into the body as rapidly
and efficiently as possible without diminishing the powerful
antioxidant capabilities.
Amino acids
Amino acids aid in building new
muscle, bone and tendon cells; play a vital role in metabolism,
stamina, and brain function; and enable vitamins and minerals to be
properly absorbed and assimilated. There are approximately
twenty-eight amino acids that combine in various ways to create
hundreds of different types of proteins. Some amino acids enhance
the immune system by stimulating the antioxidant activity of certain
enzymes and can help prevent skin and coat problems. Others prevent
premature aging, tumors, nerve disease and connective tissue
disorders.
Beta Carotene
A powerful free radical
scavenger in the body. Vitamin A is essential in skeletal
growth, testicular and ovarian function, embryonic development, and
differentiation of tissues. It is crucial for proper eye
function and possible cataract reduction. Vitamin A is
necessary for healthy skin and mucous membranes, the body’s first
line of defense against invading microorganisms and toxins, and
promotes the immune response. Beta-Carotene and Vitamin A
destroy carcinogens (cancer-causing agents), guard against heart
disease and stroke, and lower cholesterol.
Blue Green Algae
Existing at the beginning of
the food chain, blue green algae provides nutrition in its simplest
form. Blue Green Algae has a greater amount of protein than any
other whole food. It provides the essential nutrients for the health
of the physical body, and the smooth operation of the brain and
nervous system. Blue Green Algae is a very rich chlorophyll source
and has been shown to enhance the health of the entire body,
strengthen the immune system, promote intestinal regularity and the
healing of wounds, boost hemoglobin production and help purify the
blood. The trace minerals found in blue green algae are Boron,
Calcium, Chlorine, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Fluorine, Geranium,
Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Maganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Phosphorus,
Potassium, Silicon, Sodium, Tin, Titanium, Vanadium, and Zinc.
Brewer’s Yeast
A balanced, natural source of
B-Complex vitamins (also see Chicken Liver). Studies show
another beneficial effect of Brewer’s Yeast supplementation is
significant reduction of body fleas on companion pets.
Cat’s Claw
Cat's Claw, also known as Una de
Gato, is an ancient herb, found in the rain forest of Peru. This
singular and wild woody vine is known for its amazing healing
properties and has been used by native people for centuries. It
cleanses the intestinal track, enhances the action of white blood
cells, and acts as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It is good
for intestinal problems and viral infections. Research in
different countries including Germany, Austria, England, and Hungary
has shown that Cat’s Claw can stimulate the immune system and may
help in the treatment of diseases including cancer, AIDS, viral or
respiratory infections, allergies, arthritis and rheumatism.
Chicken Liver
We use 100% chicken liver,
which is paddle-dried in order to retain the omega fatty acids and
vitamins A, C, and the B-complex vitamin group. It contains
minerals including calcium, copper, phosphorous, and iron. Chicken
liver is good for anemia and aids in building healthy red blood
cells. It is known to increase energy, fight liver disorders,
and help relieve stress in the body.
Copper
Aids in the formation of red blood
cells, and works with Vitamin C to form elastin, an important
protein that makes up bone, skin and connective tissue. It
aids in the healing process and energy production. This mineral is
needed for healthy nerves and joints. A sign of copper
deficiency is osteoporosis.
Evening Primrose Oil
High in gamma linolenic
acid (GLA), an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid that promotes
cardiovascular health. It is known to prevent hardening of the
arteries, heart disease and high blood pressure, and aids in
lowering cholesterol. It is helpful in the management of arthritis,
rheumatism, certain skin disorders, and can relieve pain and
inflammation. Studies have shown it can increase the release
of sex hormones and thereby improve reproductive health.
Iron
Necessary for the oxygenation of red
blood cells. Iron helps in protein metabolism and promotes
growth. Iron is also necessary for energy production and a
healthy immune system. Iron deficiency can cause weakness,
anemia, digestive disturbances, fragile bones and hair loss.
L Methionine
An essential amino acid that is
not synthesized by the body and must be obtained from food or
supplements. It is a powerful antioxidant and a good source of
sulfur, which neutralizes free radicals and helps prevent skin, coat
and nail problems. It is useful in some allergy cases because
it reduces histamine release. It can help to detoxify harmful
agents such as lead and other heavy metals found in airborne
pollutants. L Methionine is essential for the absorption,
transportation and bioavailability of selenium and zinc in the
body. It also acts as a liptropic agent to prevent excess fat
buildup in the liver, and can help to reduce fatigue.
Recent studies show L Methionine supplementation may help delay
the development of age-related cataracts. Deficiencies in L
Methionine can slow growth and cause low levels of essential
proteins in the blood. Lack of it can result in edema, liver
damage, loss of muscle and fat, skin lesions and weakness.
(Canine formula)
Magnesium
Acts as a catalyst in the
utilization of carbohydrates, fats, protein, calcium, phosphorus,
and potassium. It is important for energy and healthy
maintenance of bones, teeth, arteries, the heart and nerves.
Research has shown that magnesium can help prevent cardiovascular
disease, osteoporosis and certain forms of cancer.
Manganese
An enzyme activator that plays an
important part in tissue respiration, and carbohydrate and fat
metabolism. Necessary for normal skeletal development and to
maintain sex-hormone production. Manganese deficiency can lead
to paralysis, convulsions, dizziness, deafness and blindness.
Oyster Shell
Extremely rich in calcium, the
major constituent in the structural framework of bones.
Practically every cell in the body, notably those in the heart,
nerves, and muscles, rely on calcium to function properly. The
heart requires calcium to maintain a normal beat. Muscles need
it for contraction and relaxation, and calcium is essential for
blood clotting and proper nervous system function.
Over time, if not enough calcium is consumed, the body takes
calcium from the bones to keep the heart and muscles working
properly. This process will gradually weaken the bones until
they break easily. (All oyster shell used in our product is
farm-raised and tested for lead content.)
Papain
Fundamentally aids in the
digestion of protein. Papain’s activity helps to cleanse the tissues
and intestinal walls. The unique ability of Papain to break
down protein and convert a portion of it into Arginine is extremely
important because Arginine, in its natural form, has been found to
influence the production of HGH. HGH, produced in the
pituitary gland, is directly responsible for DNA and RNA replication
as well as synthesis in liver, muscle, cartilage, and adipose
tissues. HGH helps to increase muscle tone and decrease body
fat. Arginine has also been found to inhibit the growth of
breast cancer cells in test tube studies.
Phosphorus
Works with calcium to build bones
and teeth. Aids the body in the utilization of vitamins, and
conversion of food to energy. Deficiencies of phosphorus can lead to
loss of weight and appetite, irregular breathing, pyorrhea, fatigue
and nervous disorders.
Pine Bark
The proanthocyanidids in Pine Bark
have been shown in clinical studies to be 20 times more effective
than Vitamin C and 50 times more effective than Vitamin E as an
antioxidant. Pine Bark helps relieve pain and symptoms of
osteoarthritis, arthritis, rheumatism, and rheumatic fever. It
has been shown to reduce histamine production, thereby helping the
lining of arteries resist mutagen attacks which cause cardiovascular
disease.
Pine Bark’s remarkable ability to “seek and destroy” free
radicals is a tremendous benefit to the health of our animals.
By reducing oxidative damage to cells and vital tissues, what we
recognize as aging (stiff joints, wrinkled skin, degenerative
disease problems like arthritis, circulatory disorders, diabetes,
heart disease, etc.) is held to a subdued rate. In addition,
unlike virtually all other dietary antioxidants, proanthocyanidids
readily cross the blood-brain barrier to protect vital brain and
nerve tissue from oxidation.
Potassium
Important for a healthy nervous system and
regular heart rhythm. Helps prevent strokes, aids in proper
muscle contraction, and works with sodium to control the body’s
water balance. Potassium is important for chemical reactions
within the cells, aids in maintaining stable blood pressure and
proper transmission of
eletro-chemical impulses. It
also regulates the transfer of nutrients through cell
membranes. Signs of potassium deficiency include abnormally
dry skin, weakness, paralysis, low blood pressure, and irregular
heartbeat which can lead to cardiac arrest and death.
Selenium (Yeast)
An essential trace mineral
whose principal function is to inhibit the oxidation of lipids
(fats). It is a vital antioxidant, especially when combined
with Vitamin E. It protects the immune system by preventing
the formation of free radicals. It has also been found to
function as a preventative against the formation of certain types of
tumors. Selenium and Vitamin E act synergistically to aid in
the production of antibodies and help maintain a healthy heart and
liver. Selenium deficiency has been linked to cancer and heart
disease. It has also been associated with exhaustion, growth
impairment, high cholesterol levels, infections, liver impairment,
pancreatic insufficiency, and sterility.
Shark Cartilage
Contains collagen and
glycosaminoglycans. This combination makes shark cartilage a
powerful anti-inflammatory, wound-healing agent that is non-toxic
and has no known side-effects. It is also an effective
substance against bacteria, virus and fungal infections.
There have been numerous studies demonstrating the ability of
shark cartilage to shrink some cancerous tumors, including those
unaffected by standard treatments. In order to grow, a tumor
must establish its own blood vessel network for nourishment.
Like all other living things, if the tumor is denied nourishment, it
will die. Studies performed at the Massachussetts Institute
for Technology have shown that shark cartilage contains a protein
that impedes the formation of blood vessels to tumors.
Taurine (Feline formula only)
One of the most
abundant amino acids in the body. It is found in the central
nervous system, skeletal muscle, and highly concentrated in the
brain and heart. Low Taurine and magnesium levels have been
found after heart attacks. Supplements decrease the tendency
to develop
potentially lethal abnormal arrhythmia after heart attacks.
Another role played by Taurine is maintaining the correct
composition of bile and solubility of cholesterol. It helps
stabilize cell membranes and seems to have some antioxidant and
detoxifying activity. It also helps the movement of potassium,
sodium, calcium and magnesium in and out of cells, which helps
generate nerve impulses. Taurine is necessary for chemical
reactions that produce normal vision. Deficiencies are associated
with retinal degeneration and age-related cataracts.
(Feline
formula only; canines produce their own Taurine.)
Vitamin-A (See Beta-Carotene)
Vitamin-B Complex
Necessary for carbohydrate, fat,
and protein metabolism. It helps the functioning of the
nervous system; maintains muscle tone in the gastrointestinal tract;
maintains the health of skin, coat, eyes, mouth and liver.
Contains folic acid.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Essential for normal
functioning of the heart, nerves, muscles, skin and digestive
system. Necessary for carbohydrate metabolism.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Necessary for
carbohydrate-fat-protein metabolism, and antibody and red blood cell
formation. Good for healthy eyes, skin, and coat.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Promotes growth, proper
functioning of the nervous system, maintenance of healthy skin,
tongue, digestive system, and carbohydrate-fat-protein
metabolism.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Assists in the
release of energy from carbohydrates, fats, and
proteins. Aids in the utilization of some vitamins,
stimulates growth, and aids in the formation of antibodies.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Necessary for
carbohydrate-fat-protein metabolism, antibody and red blood cell
formation, and aids in digestion. B6 also helps maintain balance of
sodium and phosphorus.
Vitamin B12
Essential for normal formation of
red blood cells, carbohydrate-fat-protein metabolism, and good
appetite. B12 maintains fertility, promotes normal growth and
development, and prevents nerve damage by maintaining the fatty
sheaths that protect nerve endings.
Vitamin C (Ester C™)
A powerful antioxidant that also
protects other antioxidants such as Vitamin E.
The
cells of the brain and spinal cord, which frequently incur free
radical damage, can be protected by significant amounts of Vitamin
C. In addition to its role as an antioxidant, Vitamin C also
increases the synthesis of Interferon, a natural anti-viral
substance produced by the body, and stimulates the activity of
certain key immune cells. Vitamin C is a key factor in many
immune functions, including white blood cell function and Interferon
levels. Due to its antioxidant properties, it combats the effects of
free radicals while lowering the risk of cataracts and promoting
cell growth and tissue repair.
Vitamin E
An essential fat-soluble vitamin
that includes eight naturally occurring compounds, and each of these
compounds exhibit different biological activities. The most
widely accepted biological function of Vitamin E is related to its
antioxidant activities. Vitamin E is the most effective
chain-breaking, lipid-soluble antioxidant in the biological
membrane. It contributes to membrane activity, protecting
critical cellular structures against damage from oxygen free
radicals.
Deficiencies in Vitamin E may lead to reproductive failure,
nutritional “muscular dystrophy,” hemolytic anemia, and neurological
and immunological abnormalities.
Whey Protein (Feline formula only)
The
importance of protein in any carnivore’s diet cannot be understated,
for it is critical in building and maintaining muscle mass and other
necessary metabolic functions. Protein deficiencies can lead
to retarded skeletal and muscle growth and a weakened immune system,
which causes susceptibility to infections and degenerative
diseases. (Feline formula)
Zinc
Zinc is a component of almost one
hundred enzymes involved in metabolic processes, most of which work
with the red blood cells to move carbon dioxide from the tissue to
the lungs. Zinc, functioning as an important antioxidant,
promotes normal growth and development, aids in wound-healing,
enhances cell division, promotes repair and growth, and maintains
normal levels of Vitamin A in the blood. It also helps to
synthesize DNA and RNA. Zinc deficiencies have been linked to
prostate hypertrophy, cancer, slow recovery from head injuries,
diabetes, arthritis, and reduced immune system responses.
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