| Ingredient |
Action |
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| Alpha Tocopherol |
More commonly known as vitamin E |
| Animal Fat |
Is fat obtained from
the tissue of mammals and/or poultry in the commercial process of
rendering or extracting |
| Ascorbic Acid |
Source of vitamin C
which helps prevent common diseases, anaemia and haemorrhage |
| Beef Tallow |
Fat derived from beef |
| Beta-Carotene |
Substance from plants
that the body converts into vitamin A. Also acts as antioxidant
and an immune system booster |
| BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) |
Synthetic fat
preservative permitted only at relatively low levels. Has been
associated with liver damage, foetal abnormalities and metabolic
stress. Also had questionable relationship with cancer |
| BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) |
Synthetic Preservative
permitted only at relatively low levels. Has been associated with
liver damage, foetal abnormalities and metabolic stress. Also had
questionable relationship with cancer |
| Biotin |
Vitamin essential to
cellular metabolism, help metabolise fats, carbohydrates and
proteins. Biotin helps prevent anaemia, muscular pain and skin
disorders, as well as heart disease. |
| Borage Oil |
An essential fatty
acid, maintaining cell structure and producing energy. Source of
imp nutrients i.e. phytosterols and beta-sistosterin as well as
phospholipids which aid in digestion of fats |
| Brewers Rice |
Small fragments of rice
kernels that have been separated from the larger kernels of milled
rice. |
| Brewers Yeast |
Is the dried, non-fermentive,
non-extracted yeast that results as a by-product of the brewing of
beer and ale |
| Brown Rice |
The unpolished rice left over after the kernels have been removed. |
| Calcium Carbonate |
Pure form of limestone
that is ground into powder. Source of calcium, necessary for bones
and teeth to help prevent osteoporosis. Also useful for the
temporary relief of occasional indigestion |
| Calcium Iodate |
Source of calcium as
well as good source of nutritional iodine which is essential for
the proper functioning of the thyroid gland and metabolic
regulation |
| Calcium Pantothenate |
Also called coenzyme A, an important metabolic cofactor.
Source of calcium as
well as part of B-Complex group of vitamins which is vital for
many essential body processes such as the proper functioning of
the adrenal glands & production of steroid hormones.
Pantothenic acid is required for the conversion of fat and sugar
into energy. |
| Calcium Propionate |
Source of calcium which
is easier to absorb than conventional caustic calcium sources.
Also used as preservative |
| Carob |
Rich in complex sugars,
minerals & vitamins. Contains tannins, which are well
recognised antidiarrheic agents for dogs and cats. Dried carob in
combination with dried turmeric, rosemary, fenugreek and kelp help
support the skeleton and articulations and help prevent HD. |
| Chicken |
Clean combination of
flesh and skin with or without accompanying bone, derived from the
parts or whole carcasses of chicken or a combination thereof
exclusive of feathers, heads, feet and entrails. |
Chicken By-Product
Meal |
Consists of the ground,
rendered and clean parts of carcass of slaughtered poultry such as
necks, feet, undeveloped eggs and intestines without feathers |
| Chicken Fat |
Fat obtained from
tissue of chicken. Source of energy and high quality fat providing
20% to 30% essential fatty acids utilized for a healthy skin and
coat. |
| Chicken Meal |
Dry ground clean
combination of chicken flesh and skin with or without bones,
exclusive of feathers, heads, feet and entrails, derived from the
parts of whole carcass of chicken. |
| Citric Acid |
Natural Preservative.
Is an organic acid, widely found in fruits, which effectively
bonds to many minerals and trace nutrients acting as a very
effective transporter across gastrointestinal mucosa. |
| Choline Chloride |
Increases rate of
growth and decreases the fat content in the liver (vitamin B4) |
| Chondroitin Sulphate |
A mucopolysaccharide
extracted from animal cartilage, that has anti-inflammatory
properties. Helps alleviate arthritic symptoms |
| Cobalt Carbonate |
Mineral Supplement |
| Copper Sulphate/Proteinate |
Important for the
haemoglobin system, reproduction and a healthy skin |
| Corn Gluten Meal |
Is the by-product after
the manufacture of corn syrup or star and is direct residue after
removal of the bran, germ and starch. The entire corn kernel ground or chopped. |
| Corn Meal |
Put through drying
process, then cleaned, steamed & outer hull removed.
Degermination occurs leaving only the endosperm, which is passed
through rollers & broken into granules |
D-activated Animal
Sterol |
Source of vitamin D3,
which helps with the absorption of calcium and phosphorus
necessary for healthy bones and teeth. |
| Dehydrated Chicken |
Clean, fresh chicken
flesh, from carcass free of skin, bones, feathers, heads, feet and
entrails. Dried at max temp of 85 degrees C to avoid denaturation
of the protein as well as deterioration of the fat, providing high
protein efficiency ratio (PER) levels |
| Dicalcium Phosphate |
Natural supplement
which supplies essential calcium and phosphate requirements of dog
and cats |
| DL-methionine |
Natural amino acid
which serves as a urinary acidifier. Is indispensable to maintain
liver function and a lack of may lead to hepatopathy and
nephropathy |
| Dried Beet Pulp |
Is the residue
resulting from the extraction of simple sugars in the manufacture
of table sugar, with no or little sucrose left in it. Causes no
sharp rise in blood glucose levels and provides most of its energy
in form of volatile fatty acids. Also relatively good source of
calcium |
| Dried Cayenne |
This is a dried fruit
used as a stimulant for the whole organism. It increases blood
flow, tones the nervous system, revives appetite and helps
respiration. |
| Dried Corn Fermentation
soluble product |
Source of added enzymes
(biotechnology) in the form of Bacillus Subtilis, Aspergillus Niger and Aspergillus Oryzae |
| Dried Dandelion |
In combination with
turmeric & fenugreek, reduces the risk of diabetes. Also helps
control excess weight when combined with turmeric. A bitter herb,
dandelion is an excellent tonic and detox agent. Helps heal skin
problems such as eczema |
| Dried Egg Product |
Refers to eggs that
have been removed from their shells for processing. Basic egg
products include whole eggs, whites, yolks and various blends,
with or without non-egg ingredients that are processed and
pasteurized. |
| Dried Fennel |
The seeds and
occasionally the roots and stems are utilized. Helps gas
evacuation, and is also mild expectorant and diuretic |
| Dried Fenugreek |
One of oldest medicinal
plants used to help in treating anaemia, diabetes and weight loss.
Also excellent tonic and good hypoglycaemic compound. Known to
promote milk production |
| Dried Ginger |
This root helps gas
evacuation produced by gastrointestinal fermentation. Also used as
expectorant, anti-emetic (prevents vomiting) and can be used as
antidote to several food toxins |
| Dried Kelp |
Increases appetite,
improves digestion and promotes healthy skin and coat. Excellent
source of protein-bound iodine, which is important for healthy
nervous system and for endocrine functions i.e. reproduction and
immunity. Contains over 60 digestible chelated minerals |
| Dried Rosemary |
Its essential oils are
recognised for their antioxidant properties. Helps detoxify
cardiovascular and hepatic (liver) systems. Also increases bile
production, which favours the digestion of fats |
| Dried Saccharomyces
Cerevisiae Fermentation Extract |
Mannanoligosaccharides
are derived from this, which are important modulators of
gastrointestinal health. Effects include exclusion of pathogenic
bacteria (harmful) from the gastrointestinal tract, also enhances
digestive function & stimulates immune system |
| Dried Turmeric |
Multiple functions
include protecting the liver, increasing bile secretion and help
to prevent gall bladder stones. This herb is also
anti-arthritic (anti-inflammatory) |
| Ethoxyquin |
A chemical preservative that is used to prevent spoilage in dog food. |
Ethylenediamine
Dihydriodide |
Source of iodine which
is essential for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland
(metabolic regulation) |
| Ferrous Sulphate |
Iron supplement. Provides iron needed by
body to produce red blood cells. Used to help treat/prevent iron
deficiency anaemia, caused by pregnancy, poor diet etc. |
| Fish Meal |
Clean, dried &
ground tissue of undecomposed whole fish or fish cuttings which
may or may not have oil removed |
| Flax Meal |
Has impact by
influencing metabolism, intracellular enzymes, protein synthesis
and malignant cell proliferation |
| Flaxseed |
Source of Omega 3 &
Omega 6 fatty acids. In a ratio of 1:5 or 1:10 shown to reduce the
production of plasma and neutrophils, the latter being
inflammatory mediators in skin. Also reduces possible skin
irritation. Omega 3 also shown to help prevent coronary heart
disease, hypertension & mellitus, non-insulin dependant
diabetes, renal disease, rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative
colitis in some patients. |
| Folic Acid |
Important in the
cellular reproduction and formation of choline |
| Fructooligosaccharides |
Selective stimulation
of the growth of Bifidobacteria, thus modifying the composition of
the colonic microbiota. Also has additional nutritional properties
on digestive physiological parameters like colonic pH and stool
bulking. |
| Glucosamine
(sulphate/hydrochloride) |
Is a mucopolysaccharide
compound with anti-inflammatory properties, helping to alleviate
arthritic symptoms. Also keeps joints healthy for optimal
cartilage development |
| Ground Corn |
Entire ground clean
corn kernel. Nutrience uses pre-extruded ground clean kernels
which increase starch digestibility (good source of starch) |
| Ground Wheat |
Entire ground clean
wheat kernels including bran, germ and starch |
| Ground Whole Grain
Barley |
The entire barley
kernel, ground or chopped |
| Ground Whole Grain
Sorghum |
The grain of the
sorghum plant, ground or chopped |
| Inositol |
Is primarily used in
the treatment of liver problems, depression, panic disorder and
diabetes. Also aids in the breakdown of fats, helps in the
reduction of blood cholesterol |
| Iron Proteinate |
Important for cellular
respiration and oxygen carrier |
| L-arginine |
An amino acid that
releases human growth hormone and enhances fat metabolism. |
| L-carnitine |
Helps reduce body fat
& increase lean tissue mass, creating positive effects such as
muscle protection during calorie restriction (i.e. when dieting) |
| Lecithin |
A rich nutrient that
lowers blood cholesterol levels. It is believed that it
strengthens arteries thus controlling blood pressure. Also helps
reduce the fat content within arterial walls |
| L-lysine |
Is a key amino acid
needed for growth, tissue repair and production of antibodies,
hormones and enzymes. |
| L-tryptophan |
Essential amino acid
and metabolic precursor to serotonin. Serotonin acts as a chemical
messenger or neurotransmitter in the central nervous system &
appears to affect the sleep/wake state of arousal. |
| Lutein |
Lutein is first
considered to be essential for proper eye function & vision.
Also powerful antioxidant that helps maintain a strong immune
system defending against the risk of disease |
| Manganese Proteinate |
Chelated source of
manganese which is important for fat metabolism, reproduction,
active enzymes & help produce ossein |
| Manganese Sulphate |
Source of manganese
which is important for fat metabolism, reproduction, active
enzymes & help produce ossein |
| Manganous Oxide |
Source of manganese
which is important for fat metabolism, reproduction, active
enzymes & help produce ossein |
| Meat |
Clean flesh of slaughtered animals (chicken, cattle, lamb, turkey, etc.). The flesh can include striated skeletal muscle, tongue, diaphragm, heart,
esophageus, overlying fat and the skin, sinew, nerves and blood vessels normally found with that flesh. |
| Meat By-Products |
Clean parts of slaughtered animals, not including meat. These include lungs, spleen, kidneys, brain, liver, blood, bone, and stomach and intestines freed of their contents. It does not include hair, horns, teeth, or hooves. |
Menadione Sodium
Bisulphate
Complex |
Source of Vitamin K
activity which is useful for good blood coagulation |
| Niacin |
More commonly known as vitamin B3.
Helps maintain good
growth, coenzyme, & transformation of fat, carbohydrates and
proteins |
| Peanut Hulls |
The outer hull of the
peanut shell |
| Potassium Chloride |
In trace amounts is
essential for the electrical conduction that makes muscles and
nerves work |
| Potassium Iodide |
Is 76.5% iodine which
is essential for proper functioning of the thyroid gland
(metabolism regulation) as well as source of potassium which is
important in controlling the activities of the heart, muscles,
nervous system etc. |
| Poultry By-Products |
Clean parts of slaughtered poultry such as heads, feet, and internal organs (like heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, abdomen, and intestines). It does not contain feathers. |
| Propyl Gallate |
Synthetic Preservative |
| Pyridoxine
Hydrochloride |
Source of vitamin B6.
Important in the protein transformation. Helps to transform
linoleic acid into arachidonic acid. |
| Riboflavin |
Source of vitamin B2.
Helps prevent neurological disorders, opacification of the cornea
and maintains healthy skin and coat. |
| Rice Bran |
The pericarp or bran
layer and germ of rice |
| Rice Flour |
Finely granulated
powder made by grinding and sifting a long grain variety of rice
unless otherwise specified. |
| Rosemary Extract |
Its essential oils are
recognised for their antioxidant properties. Helps detoxify
cardiovascular and hepatic (liver) systems. Also increases bile
production, which favours the digestion of fats |
| Salt |
A natural mineral,
necessary for life and good health |
| Sodium
Hexametaphosphate |
Known to be effective
in the removal of extrinsic tooth stains |
| Sodium Selenite |
Similar to vitamin E
functions. Helps prevent diseases such a muscular dystrophy and
myocardosis |
| Soybean Meal |
Grinding of the
soybeans after the chemical or mechanical extraction of the oil |
| Soybean Mill Run |
Consists of coarse and
fine particles of soy bran and soybean shorts (offal from the tail
of the mill from commercial soybean milling) |
| Taurine |
A non-essential
sulphur-containing
amino acid. Plays important role in bile acid metabolism. Taurine
is incorporated into one of the most abundant bile acids,
chenodeoxychloic acid where it serves to emulsify dietary lipids
in the intestine, promoting digestion |
| Thiamin |
More commonly known as vitamin B1 |
| Thiamine Mononitrate |
May prevent certain
neurological disorders and maintains weight. Can predispose
formation of vitamin C in the intestine |
Tocopherols - mixed
(vitamin C & E) |
Naturally occurring
compounds used as a natural preservative. Function as
antioxidants, preventing the oxidation of fatty acids, vitamins
and some other nutrients |
| Vegetable Oil |
The product of
vegetable origin obtained by extracting the oil from seeds or
fruits which are processed for edible purposes |
| Vitamin A Acetate /
Supplement |
Useful for reproduction
functions, for healthy skin and coat; helps keep visual system in
good health and helps produce antibodies |
| Vitamin B12 Supplement |
Helps maintain normal
concentration of haemoglobin in blood. Helps growth (esp. weaning
period), & formation of choline and methionine |
| Vitamin D3 Supplement |
Helps the absorption of
calcium and phosphorus necessary for healthy bones and teeth. Also
prevents rachitis. |
| Vitamin E Supplement |
Useful for the
reproduction function. It is a natural fat preservative. |
| Yeast Culture |
For improved
gastrointestinal function resulting in improved feed efficiency.
Coverts the more or less indigestible and insoluble proteins,
starches and grains into a more ready form for assimilation,
resulting in a greater release of energy. Yeast changes tough
starch cells into easily digested sugars |
Yucca Schidigera
Extract |
Contains steroidal
saponines (inner bark) which are "uresase inhibitors",
reducing the activity of enzymes responsible for converting urea
to ammonia which is responsible for the odours in dogs and cats
faeces. Also good for arthritis, arthrosis, gut & kidney
problems. |
Zinc Methionine
Complex |
Is vital in several
enzyme system and is important in such functions as proper growth,
reproductive capacity, immune response and bone and skeletal
soundness. |
| Zinc Oxide |
Prepared by oxidation
of pure zinc or by roasting zinc ore. Necessary to maintain
healthy skin and hair. Important for the body metabolism,
coenzymes, calcification and helps remove vitamin A from the
hepatic content |
| Zinc Proteinate |
Chelated source of zinc
which is necessary to maintain healthy skin and hair. Important
for the body metabolism, coenzymes, calcification and helps remove
vitamin A from the hepatic (liver) content. |
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