GWF Nutrition Joint Aid for Dogs Hip & Joint Supplement for Dogs to Support Active and Ageing Joints and Muscles All Ages and Breeds 2 kg Pouch

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Amino Acids (x 5) - high levels of 5 particular dietary amino acids, essential for the production of muscle tissue. Following on from the inflammatory phase of muscle degradation – when activity slows or stops – there is a phase of proliferation; proteolysis is reversed and the inflammatory cytokines promote collagen synthesis. This is initiated in the presence of the amino acid leucine, one of the branched amino acids that also include isoleucine and valine, and arginine also aids muscle development and vascular development. Joint Aid for Dogs is a high specification joint and muscle supplement with glucosamine for dogs, designed to aid freedom of movement. With Muscle Maintenance to support muscular structure and activity. High levels of arginine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine and valine, essential for the production of muscle tissue.

Galactolipid Natural Emulsifiers -a combination of sugar and fat molecules that create the perfect medium for the absorption of active ingredients across the gut wall. Manufactured To Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS) Standards As Palatable, Easy-to-feed 2mm Pellets. Vitamin E - a biological antioxidant and essential for the health of reproductive, muscular, circulatory, nervous systems and immune functions in the metabolism. Essential for the utilisation of amino acids; involved in the production of red blood cells and the integrity of the nervous system. Galactolipids are a combination of sugar and fat molecules that create the perfect medium for the absorption of active ingredients across the gut wall.

Tocotrienol antioxidants are a natural form of vitamin E. They are 40-60 times more readily available than other forms of vitamin E and help to maintain the integrity of the cells forming the lining of the gut to aid absorption. Contains 20Active Nutraceuticals -nutritional substances that provide additional health benefits. Through the addition of the following nutraceuticals, Joint Aid provides a complementary support for all dogs. Provides protected selenium, protected manganese and magnesium to help maintain low levels of muscle reaction to work.

Trace Minerals (x3) - selenium, manganese and magnesium to help maintain low levels of muscle reaction to work.An important electrolyte which regulates bodily fluids across cells and essential for movement of nerve impulses across the body. Oat Derived Beta Glucans -have prebiotic properties that support beneficial bacteria in the gut to promote healthy absorption. Trace Minerals (x3) -Provides selenium, manganese and magnesium to help maintain low levels of muscle reaction to work. MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) – helps to maintain the strength and integrity of connective tissues and crucial for the production of collagen.

Superb product which has made a huge difference to my 11 year old collie cross. He is much more mobile and enjoys playing again. He seems to have much less arthritic pain now. I have been using Joint Aid to assist my Staffy Bramble. He was limping quite badly with Arthritis, since using this he has been a lot more active. However, positive metabolites will enable a dynamic turnover of muscle metabolism, helping ameliorate the inflammatory phase and regulate proliferation. Specific antioxidants and trace elements have been added and the new product has been formulated to increase its levels of leucine, arginine and the branched chain amino acids. Vitamin E has long been known as an effective antioxidant, but also reduces those enzymes associated with protein breakdown.An active ingredient of the spice, turmeric. It is a natural and powerful antioxidant and supports the normal anti-inflammatory action of the body in conjunction with vitamins: C and E and selenium. By introducing these nutrients to the existing nutracines of Joint Aid, there are complementary antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support, beneficial omega-6:3 ratios and an amino acid profile suited to voluntary muscle. Amino Acids -High levels of 5 particular dietary amino acids, essential for the production of muscle tissue.

I have used this supplement for many years on dogs with arthritis. It has really helped all of them and with the muscle maintenance it seems to slow down the muscle atrophy in the arthritic limbs. Great product. What we are also beginning to understand is what also happens to muscle and merely increasing protein intake is not the most efficient route to supporting muscular activity. In line with all metabolic processes there is a balance between anabolism (building) and catabolism (breakdown). Normal levels of activity are within the natural constraints and muscle wear is matched by regeneration. There are two aspects to muscle repair, whilst protein deposition would seem the most obvious, lipid metabolism is essential. Muscle fibres are, in the main, protein strands, but are encased in a protein/lipid complex cell membrane and it is the chemical properties of the both the neutral lipids and the phospholipids that allow the strands to slide over each other; giving rise to contraction.Phospholipids (Oatinol) – proven to actively influence nutrient digestibility and absorption. Analytical Constituents Joint Aid for Dogs can be fed to all dogs, regardless of age, size or level of exercise. Regular use will help to increase and maintain flexibility of movement throughout their life. Oatinol is a natural high quality oil based concept developed by and unique to GWF Nutrition. When incorporated into the feed it supplies the following four active nutraceuticals to: Maintains flexibility of movement in all working and pet dogs regardless of age, size and level of exercise.