Natural Vitality and Longevity Support  Ingredients and Nutrients

Atlantic Sea Kelp

Atlantic Sea Kelp – can be found on the rocky shores of the east coast of Canada. It is a natural food source that delivers a very large list of nutrients,  including  over 70 minerals and trace elements, growth hormones, vitamins, enzymes, and proteins which include iodine, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron.

There are a large number of kelp benefits that have been discovered throughout the years and taking a kelp supplement really can help to keep your body healthy. Some of the main benefits that have been discovered are:

- Atlantic Sea Kelp’s chelated mineral complexes can help to increase energy levels

- Help boost immunity

- Improve liver function

- Helps with poor digestion, flatulence and constipation.

- Helps to maintain the health of the mucous membranes

Caution must be used in the amount used as there is a natural high level of iodine in Atlantic Sea Kelp. We use a minimal amount to ensure absolutely no issues of excess iodine.

Alfalfa Leaf

Alfalfa Leaf – is rich in minerals, vitamins and amino acids.. It contains vitamins A, D, E and K as well as chlorophyll and carotene and minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium. It is non-allergenic and has been used by herbalists for many years to cleanse the circulatory system and soothing of the digestive tract, it also improves appetite and aids in the assimilation of other nutrients as well as lessens foul breath odor.

Note:

Alfalfa is an ingredient used in dog formulations only. Alfalfa should NOT be fed to cats. It is very important to only feed special formulations for cats and not a general purpose supplement.

Burdock Root

Burdock root has often been used to purify the blood by removing toxins that can build up in blood. Burdock root enhances the performance of many of the organs which purify the body and eliminate toxins or waste (like the kidneys, liver, colon, etc). This enhances overall health and helps correct disorders.

Burdock is a root that is found in Europe in Asia. It has many medicinal qualities and has been used in many herbal remedies. Burdock’s active ingredients are arcigen, calcium, chlorogenic acid, essential oil, flavonoids, iron, inulin, lactone, mucilage, polyacetylenes, potassium, resin, tannin, and taraxosterol.

L-Carnitine

L-Carnitine is proven to:

-        Support healthy cardiac function

-        Improve  muscle force

-        Convert fat to energy

-        Support healthy liver function

-        Ensure optimum energy metabolism of the senior dog

-        Help to manage dog weight

Lecithin

Lecithin is an important phospholipid needed by all living cells and can be found in major organs such as the heart, liver and kidneys. Lecithin aids in maintaining overall health and is utilized by every cell in the body.

Lecithin is a good source of phospholipid choline, which research shows may help maintain and support liver health and cognitive brain function.

Choline is regarded as “The Newest Vitamin.” Even though nutrition scientists have investigated choline for many years, only today are researchers fully understanding this vitamin. The National Academy of Sciences recognized it as an essential nutrient in 1998.

Enzymes that require lecithin play a huge role in overall health such as bile, which are produced in the liver, help with digestion and the breakdown of various chemicals inside the body. Without lecithin these enzymes would cease to be effective.  Lecithin and choline are essential to liver function and health. Research has shown that even a few weeks on a choline-deficient diet results in a fatty liver, which can lead to cancer of the liver.

Choline is also widely regarded as being important in brain and mental development.

ALL 3 Omega-3s

ALA, DHA & EPA Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids. They are essential to optimal health but cannot be manufactured by the animal body. For this reason, omega-3 fatty acids must be obtained as pre-formed molecules from food and supplements.

Extensive clinical research indicates that Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and help prevent risk factors associated with chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. These Omega-3 essential fatty acids are highly concentrated in the brain and appear to be particularly important for brain, eye and nerve health and function

In fact, puppies that do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids from their mothers during pregnancy and while suckling are at risk for being more difficult to train and not developing as good vision as possible

Symptoms of Omega-3 fatty acid deficiency include listlessness, easily tired (fatigue), poor training / learning response, dry itchy skin, dull fur or coat, poor circulation and inflammation.

Taurine

Taurine is an amino acid that was discovered as critical for cats when cases of kittens suffering dilated cardiomyopathy (a disorder of the heart muscle) being exhibited because of a lack of Taurine in their diet.

Cat foods have been using Taurine in them for quite some time because of the benefits that it delivers.

Recently it was shown that some dogs may also have a dietary requirement for taurine and benefit from taurine supplementation.

Dogs’ bodies can make their own taurine from two other amino acids, cysteine and methionine however some dogs are less efficient at converting these two amino acids to make taurine and cannot make an optimal amount.

Many pet parents feed a lamb based dog food formula, however since lamb is lower in cysteine and methionine than some other meat protein sources a situation where a dog that is inefficient at making taurine and a lamb based diet could result with a taurine deficient dog. A taurine deficiency in dogs causes the same type of heart disease that it does in cats, dilated cardiomyopathy or DCM.

Some premium dog foods are now s adding taurine although most do not. Commercials dog foods, commercial raw pet foods and homemade diet formulations which appeared sufficient in protein and sulfur amino acid content, and met the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) feeding trials for all life stages resulted in dogs exhibiting taurine deficiency.

Dried Cooked Chicken Liver Naturally Stabilized with mixed Tocopherols and Rosemary

Real chicken liver – a very high quality easily digested protein source – minimum 56% protein – low in ash and ideal for growth and maintenance. Cats and dogs just crave the rich, dense nutrition of chicken liver.

Dried Salmon Meat Naturally Stabilized with mixed Tocopherols and Rosemary

Real salmon meat – no heads and no viscera! a very high quality easily digested protein source – minimum 62% protein – low in ash and ideal for growth and maintenance.