What Are Antioxidants, and Why Should I Give Them To My Pets?
Antioxidants are naturally occurring nutrients that help maintain optimum health by slowing the destruction of key macromolecules such as DNA, RNA and proteins. Antioxidants are found in the body naturally as well as in many plants. Even cells that function normally generate large amounts of oxygen free radicals. Free radicals have an unpaired electron, making many of them reactive and destructive. When free radicals roam free throughout the body unregulated by a lack of antioxidants, they can attack various healthy cell structures, including cell membranes, proteins, RNA and DNA, resulting in loss or impairment of cell function.
Certain factors in everyday life encourage an increase in the formation of free radicals for humans and pets alike. These factors include the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Each one of these necessities can contain harmful reactants that can cause detrimental and degenerative effects to the body, leading to the onset of a variety of health challenges. We need a "neutralizer" in our body to rid our system of these harmful reactants and a strong and effective antioxidant is the best way to fight free radical damage.
It is becoming increasingly apparent to veterinarians that antioxidant supplementation could very well provide optimal health support for dogs and cats in a manner similar to that experienced by humans. Both pets and their owners could benefit from a "neutralizer" operating in their systems that can reduce harmful reactants. A strong antioxidant is the best way to fight free radical damage.
Your Pets and Joint Pain
As pets become older, antioxidants become even more important in the fight against free radicals and their associated damage to cells in joints and other tissues. All animals are at risk for joint disease. Most animals have sustained damage to cartilage in joints by middle age. Many factors can affect joint health and the integrity of cartilage, including diet, genetic make-up and activity levels. Each animal's genetic code, for example, can influence the thickness and durability of its cartilage and the predisposition to arthritis. Regardless of the cause of joint degeneration, proper nutrition, especially antioxidant supplementation, is critical in maintaining healthy joints.
What Are OPCs?
OPCs, or oligomeric proanthocyanidins, can help reduce free radical damage, help strengthen and repair connective tissue, and can play a role in the promotion of proper enzyme activity.
OPC's can also help moderate allergic and inflammatory responses by reducing histamine production. Not limited to being just strong antioxidants, OPCs are also crucial in their role in supporting the circulatory system and strengthening the capillaries.
PetHealthTM OPC Formula contains:
Grape Seed Extract
Grape Seed Extract helps protect cells from free radical damage. Rich in polyphenols, beneficial compounds that have been shown to help improve circulation, grape seed extract can also help maintain a healthy circulatory system.
Red Wine Extract
Red wine extract is a potent antioxidant which contains beneficial amounts of resveratrol. Resveratrol can inhibit blood platelet aggregation, and it is believed that it is partially responsible for the cholesterol-lowering effects of red wine.
Pine Bark Extract
Another strong antioxidant, pine bark extract has been shown to help improve circulation, boost immunity, strengthen blood vessel walls, reduce inflammation and ease symptoms associated with allergies.
Bilberry Extract
Bilberry extract is beneficial in the strengthening of red blood cells and capillaries, specifically around the eyes and in the retina. Bilberry extract benefits the capillaries in the body to help peripheral circulation.
Citrus Bioflavonoids
Citrus bioflavonoids are natural substances found in fruits and vegetables, nuts, and some tree barks. They counter the effects of free radical damage and have also been used to help alleviate symptoms related to certain allergies and respiratory conditions.
Optimization by Blending
It has been suggested that several antioxidants blended together in moderate amounts may be more effective than high levels of one antioxidant. The blend of antioxidants in Pet HealthTM OPC Formula Powder includes grape seed extract, red wine extract, pine bark extract, bilberry extract and citrus bioflavonoids. These antioxidants make up oligomeric proanthocyanidins, or OPCs.
Much the same way antioxidants can help optimize a person's health, they can also be beneficial to our dogs and cats. Antioxidants help fight the damage caused by free radicals. They can also help improve immune responses and vaccine recognition in dogs and cats. Young animals can benefit tremendously from antioxidants because they are vaccinated frequently and their immune systems are still not yet fully developed. Antioxidants can help maintain optimum health in your animal's gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems, liver, kidneys, eyes and immune system. Another important role of pet antioxidants is their ability to improve immune-cell function for dogs and cats in their senior years.
Market America's PetHealth OPC Formula with Glucosamine offers a unique, great-tasting powder that is easily sprinkled over your dog's or cat's regular food. It represents the latest technology available today in naturally-based pet food supplements. Available in a Tasty Beef flavor, your pets will love the taste - and you'll love knowing that you're doing all you can to help your pets stay healthy and live longer. Good for You - Good for Your Pets!
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