Glossary

AMINO ACIDS

• L-CYSTEINE helps to detoxify harmful toxins, thereby protecting and preserving the cells. This amino acid also promotes the burning of fat and building of muscle.

• L-LEUCINE promotes healing of bones, skin and mineral tissue.

• dl-METHIONINE assists in breakdown of fats, preventing build up in the liver and arteries, which obstructs blood flow to the brain, heart and kidneys. This amino acid also helps the digestive system by interacting with other substances to detoxify harmful agents and aids muscle weakness.

BEETROOT POWDER

Beetroot powder has been added because the red beet has been valued since ancient times because of its substantial benefit to the health of the body. The most potent active factor in beets is betaine, the red vegetable pigment that exhibits strong anti-oxidant activity. It helps to carry oxygen to body cells.

BREWERS YEAST

Brewer's Yeast is valuable for every member of the family including your dog. It is one of the best sources of B vitamins and minerals, particularly selenium. It contains 16 amino acids, 14 minerals and 17 vitamins. It is used to prevent constipation and is a good source of enzyme producing agents. It is also one of the best sources of RNA, a nucleic acid that is important in keeping the body immune to degenerative disease. Brewer's Yeast may account for many scientific reports of health improvement and the slowing down of the aging process. This may account for its being termed the "youth" vitamin.

DIGESTIVE ENZYMES

PetLife Plus contains Papain from papaya and bromelain from pineapple. Enzymes are important for all body functions. Digestive enzymes break down food particles for storage in the liver and muscles. Other enzymes for later use convert this stored energy by the body when necessary. Enzymes also decompose poisonous hydrogen peroxide and liberate healthful oxygen from it.

DRIED WHOLE EGG POWDER

Eggs are an excellent source of complete protein since they contain the right proportion of all amino acids, B vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin A, unsaturated fatty acids, and the minerals copper, iron, sulfur, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium and zinc. The egg yolk contains the richest known source of choline, also found in lecithin, which is necessary for keeping the cholesterol moving in the bloodstream. Also, eggs help your animal have a shiny coat.

FLAXSEED

Flaxseed is the richest vegetable source of Omega-3 essential fatty acids," the good fat, " resulting in excellent skin and coat. This seed has been shown to create a significant lessening of tenderness in the joints and therefore allow dogs to stay more flexible in later years. Additionally, flaxseed promotes strong nails, bones, teeth and healthy skin.

GARLIC

Garlic helps prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels and blocking formation of fatty deposits in the coronary arteries. It also boosts the level of T-Cells, a critical component of the immune system. It relieves respiratory problems, strengthens the heart, relieves arthritis, and works as an intestinal cleanser and parasite preventative both internally and externally. It contains sulfur compounds, which are known to have significant anti-inflammatory properties. "For me, feeding my dogs garlic enabled me to have healthier, flea-free dogs. You see, the garlic makes dogs an undesirable food source because it is intolerable to fleas. The fleas are repelled by the odor of the garlic." Also an excellent source of phytonutrients.

GLUCOSAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Glucosamine is a natural substance found in the body, largely in the cartilage, and plays an important role in maintaining health and resiliency of the joints. As dogs age, they lose large amounts of their Glucosamine and other substances in the cartilage. This causes pain, aching joints and a loss of freedom of movement. The use of Glucosamine hcl and MSM has been found to improve this condition and the use of Glucosamine is rapidly moving into mainstream medical consciousness. MSM however, is on the way.

While Glucosamine helps restore mobility in older dogs and rebuilds the cartilage, it is also valuable for younger dogs as a preventative. If you keep the joints of younger dogs well supplied with Glucosamine, you will prevent the rigors of Arthritis and what you prevent you don't have to cure. Glucosamine also acts as an anti-inflammatory and helps to alleviate the pain of joint ailments. Glucosamine is also safe to give to your dog. It has an excellent safety record with no provable toxicity. Additionally, there are no known interactions with any drug or nutritional supplement.

GRAINS

Barley, brown rice, millet, oats, rye, and buckwheat are used in the whole form in PetLifePlus. These grains are the carbohydrate portion of PetLife Plus. None of these grains have been milled to remove the germ. The germ is the heart of the grain, which sprouts when the seed is planted. These grains are especially rich in the B vitamins, which are needed equally by every cell in the body. They are a good source of fiber, protein, carbohydrates, unsaturated fatty acids, and minerals including calcium, phosphorus and iron. When you use the whole grain, numerous nutrients such as the B vitamins, heart healthy vitamin E, chromium, magnesium, manganese, copper, selenium, zinc, silicon, and numerous enzymes are intact. In addition, grains improve bowl function, help to eliminate constipation, fight skin inflammation, help stabilize blood sugar levels, are anti-viral and anti-oxidant. Antioxidants block genetic damage caused by free radicals that could lead to some cancers. Diets high in antioxidant-rich foods have been linked to lower rates of lung, colon and stomach cancers.

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)

MSM is an amazing naturally occurring vital nutrient and has many desirable properties to maintain overall good health in your dogs.

MSM is a naturally occurring Organic Sulfur supplement and is found in every living cell. It is a food product and NOT a drug. It is found everywhere in the body, particularly in the skin, hair, and nails. MSM aka Sulfur, also plays an especially critical role in maintaining the elasticity and flexibility of the connective tissue and fibrous cartilage that make-up joints.

In addition, sulfur deficiency can cause skin conditions and itching in your dogs and it is a must for dogs that suffer from Skin Allergies, particularly itching. MSM also acts as an anti-inflammatory. It is an important addition to our already superior dog supplement PetLife Plus NOW WITH Glucosamine and MSM.

NUTS

Nuts are dry fruits or seeds of some kinds of plants, usually trees. They contain anti-cancer and heart protective properties. The quantity of each nut found in PetLife Plus is minimal; however when ingested together these nuts are an important source of the unsaturated fatty acids necessary for good health, especially brain function. Nuts are a concentrated whole food source of proteins, unsaturated fats, B complex vitamins, vitamin E, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and copper. They will not interfere with digestion when chopped in fine particles as found in this product.

The following nuts can be found in PetLife Plus: Brazil nuts - rich in the anti-oxidant selenium; Peanuts - regulate insulin and are estrogenic; Walnuts - a cancer fighter, cholesterol reducer and a good source of Omega-3 and Omega-6; and Almonds - which also help reduce cholesterol. In addition, Filberts and Cashews are included in PetLife Plus/

SEEDS

Sesame and sunflower seeds are found in PetLife Plus. These seeds are the ripened ovules of the plants. The most important nutritive elements of these edible seeds are the B Complex, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E. Rich in proteins and unsaturated fats, these seeds also have the minerals phosphorus, calcium, iron, fluorine, iodine, potassium, magnesium, and zinc. For example, sesame seeds are rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids and high in calcium content. Sunflower seeds contain up to 50 % protein, which raises energy, are rich in vitamin E, unsaturated fatty acids, minerals, and B vitamins.

SPIROLINA

Spirolina is recognized the world over as the most promising of all micro algae. It is being considered as an immediate food source. It thrives in hot sunny climates and in alkaline waters around the world. It contains concentrations of nutrients unlike any other single grain, herb, or plant. Spirolina contains Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), Linoleic and Arachodonic Acids, high amounts of Vitamin B-12, with a high iron content and 60%-70% protein content. In addition, it contains chlorophyll, it is naturally digestible, aids in mineral absorption, aids in protecting the immune system, and contains beta-carotene with 10 times the concentration found in carrots.

VEGETABLES

Parsley, beets and carrot powder are powerful anti-oxidants and contain phytochemicals which help boost the immune system. They are also a good source of beta-carotene which is the vegetable half of Vitamin A. Vitamin A aids in the growth and repair of body tissues which helps maintain smooth, soft, disease free skin. Internally it helps protect the mucous membranes of the nose, sinuses, lungs, eyelids, mouth, throat and stomach. It aids the mucous membranes in combating the effects of invasive microorganisms and other harmful particles, including air pollution.

Sadly, one in four dogs develops cancer, and approximately 50 percent of dogs over ten years old die from cancer. This disease occurs most often in older dogs and is caused by a combination of factors, such as exposure to toxins, stress, and a poor diet. Over time this leads to an overload of damaged cells and a deterioration of the immune system. An animal with a healthy immune system is the least likely to get cancer, and boosting the function of the immune system is the most excellent way to control this deadly disease.

YOGURT BACTERIA POWDER

Yogurt bacteria powder keeps the bowels healthy and helps avoid constipation and diarrhea. It is a natural antibiotic. This beneficial bacteria help to restore a balance of necessary microflora for a healthy colon. It also improves immune function by implanting friendly bacteria along the entire gastrointestinal tract lining. This powder helps digest sugar, assimilate vitamins, make minerals more bio-available and reduce the number of harmful bacteria. Lastly, by eliminating any putrefying bacteria in the mouth, throat, and tongue this beneficial bacteria helps prevent bad breath in your dog.