01/31/2023
🤯 You won't believe what these 4 simple ingredients can do for your dog's joints ...
💚 Green Lipped Mussels
Scientists are studying green lipped mussel as a safe alternative for dogs that are unable to tolerate the side effects of NSAIDs (non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
Both green lipped mussels and NSAIDs are COX (cyclooxygenase) inhibitors. COX enzymes ramp up inflammation. But green lipped mussels contain additional enzymes that protect the stomach lining and liver from damage.
Green Lipped Mussels are rich in chondroitin sulfate. Chondroitin strengthens and builds joint cartilage. They are also a rich source of anti-inflammatory fatty acids, including EPA and ETA.
In a 2007 study, dogs were given green lipped mussel for 8 weeks. They had a significant improvement in pain and mobility. And most of the dogs didn’t need additional pain meds. See research bellow (1)
💚 NEM® Eggshell Membrane
NEM® is rich in glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) including chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid, as well as collagen.
A 2017 randomized trial showed NEM® reduced exercise-related joint pain in just 8 days. In other published clinical trials, it was shown to reduce pain in 7 - 10 days.
In vivo and in vitro studies also show NEM® can decrease levels of inflammatory substances associated with joint inflammation. NEM® is also clinically proven to help protect joint cartilage.
NEM® is sourced from human-grade eggs that are used for baked goods. While other eggshell membranes can come from discarded, unhealthy eggs, NEM® comes from healthy eggs used in human-grade products. See Research Below (2)
💚 Poria Cocos
Poria has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years.
Poria is a mass of mycelium that grows on the roots of trees and is not technically a whole mushroom. It's low in starch (less than 5%) and rich in immune-modulating beta-glucans.
Poria is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It's often used not just for joint inflammation, but also for swelling and edema in paws and ears, as well as skin issues.
💚 Curcumin
Curcumin is the active substance found in turmeric. It promotes a healthy inflammatory response and can improve joint health.
Carbon-14 testing measures the amount of carbon-14 in every sample and compares the result to the international standards.
The higher the bio-based carbon, the more naturally sourced the curcumin. This also guarantees your dog's curcumin is free of the synthetic products common in the supplement industry today.
Studies:
1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18955269/
2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30050844/
Your dogs joint pain will be a thing of the past with these 4 simple superheroes! 🦸♂️