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VitaminsUpdated 2 months ago

Vitamins play a crucial role in the overall health of animals, just like they do for humans. Pet food diets are typically supplemented with vitamins, especially the fragile B vitamins, because the heat and pressure used during food processing can destroy some of these sensitive nutrients. To ensure the final product has the correct amounts and balance of vitamins for pet health, some vitamins are added in additional amounts to account for loss during the processing and storage of food.

BIOTIN, also known as B7, helps enzymes in the body and is vital for a healthy nervous system, skin, and coat. Biotin is essential for carbohydrate and fat metabolism and regulates gene expression.

BREWERS DRIED YEAST (Dried yeast) is an excellent natural source of B vitamins to support metabolic health and is a good source of protein. It also contains chromium, which is essential for maintaining insulin and blood sugar.

D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE is a synthetic form of Vitamin B5 with antioxidant properties that would naturally be found in plant and animal tissue. As with the other B vitamins, it is essential for metabolizing carbohydrates, protein, and fats.

FOLIC ACID acts with B12 to form hemoglobin in red blood cells. It helps the body metabolize amino acids and is an integral part of the cell membrane.

L-ASCORBYL-2-POLYPHOSPHATE is a source of vitamin C that supports immune health. Some evidence suggests that it may support joint health when used in dog foods.

NIACIN SUPPLEMENT is a water-soluble vitamin also known as vitamin B3. It can be found naturally in meat, poultry, and fish. As with the other B vitamins, it is essential for metabolizing carbohydrates, protein, and fats.

PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE is also known as vitamin B6. This B vitamin is essential for protein metabolism and the body to help build muscle, hair, and nails.

RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT is Vitamin B2, which is needed to release energy from food and for normal growth and development.

THIAMINE MONONITRATE is vitamin B1, essential in the breakdown of carbohydrates from foods and important to all cells in the body.

VITAMIN A ACETATE is a natural form of vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin important in supporting vision, bone growth, reproduction, and immune health.

VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that assists in healthy skin, hair, vision, bone growth, teeth development and reproduction, and the immune system.

VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT Like the other B vitamins, it is essential for metabolism, and in particular, this vitamin helps with red blood cell formation and maintenance of the central nervous system.

VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT is a fat-soluble vitamin that aids in the formation of normal bone tissue growth and maintenance. It is vital for your pet’s joints, teeth, and bones.

VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT is a vital antioxidant that supports your pet’s immune system and nourishes the skin and coat.

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