Product Description
Thorne Research Veterinary Canine Geriatric Basics
Older dogs have increased requirements for specific substances not provided by a balanced diet. As aging progresses, a greater number of animal health problems can arise whose duration and severity may be mitigated through targeted supplementation of health-promoting vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and plant extracts. Canine Geriatric Basics is formulated to provide this additional supplementation.
It is formulated with specific amino acids to help geriatric patients by enhancing the production of neurotransmitters. L-tyrosine produces the catecholamine. DL-Phenylalanine has been shown to block enkephalinase, thereby increasing the levels of endorphins and enkephalins in the central nervous system.
Canine Geriatric Basics contains flavonoids, coenzyme Q10, and other potent antioxidants for slowing oxidative damage to the aging canine body. The canine aging process may also adversely affect the brain, resulting in decreased production of neurotransmitters, decreased synaptic density, and degeneration of neuronal membrane integrity. Phosphatidylserine positively affects neuronal membranes through support of lipid membrane components and by improving the amount and function of acetylcholine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine.
Bilberry has been added for its beneficial effects on vision. Because aging animals are more susceptible to the detrimental effects of stress, the adrenal adaptogenic herbs Eleutherococcus and ashwagandha have been added to help modulate these effects.
Ingredients:
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 62 mg
Lactalbumin Protein 50 mg
d-Alpha Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) (50 IU) 41.3 mg
Ashwagandha extract (root) (Withania somnifera) 25 mg
DL-Phenylalanine 25 mg
L-Glutamine 25 mg
L-Tyrosine 25 mg
Bilberry extract (fruit) (Vaccinium myrtillus) 15 mg
Coenzyme Q10 15 mg
Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 10 mg
Carrot Powder 10 mg
Mixed Bioflavonoids 10 mg
Niacinamide 10 mg
Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium (Vitamin B2) 10 mg
Thiamin (Thiamin HCl) 10 mg
Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate (Vitamin B6) 7 mg
Phosphatidylserine Isolate 6.2 mg
Alpha-Lipoic Acid 5 mg
Choline Citrate 5 mg
Eleuthero extract (root) (Eleutherococcus senticosus) 5 mg
Gamma Linolenic Acid (Borage Seed Oil Powder) 5 mg
Niacin 3 mg
L-Methionine 2 mg
Inositol 1 mg
Vitamin A Palmitate (750 IU) 600 mcg
Magnesium (Citrate-Malate) 500 mcg
Zinc (Picolinate) 500 mcg
Iron (Picolinate) 250 mcg
Potassium (Citrate-Malate) 100 mcg
Chromium (Chelidamate Arginate)* 20 mcg
Biotin 10 mcg
Copper (Picolinate) 10 mcg
Folate (5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) 10 mcg
Iodine (Potassium Iodide) 10 mcg
Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) 10 mcg
Vitamin K1 5 mcg
Vitamin D3 (75 IU) 1.9 mcg
Serving Size:
Dogs: 1 chew per 25 lbs body weight daily
WARNINGS
Geriatric patients may have a variety of problems specific to the individual, for which products such as Hepagen-C, Arthroplex, Gastriplex, or MemoractivVET may be indicated. In most cases, Canine Geriatric Basics can be combined with these products for maximum beneficial effect.
