Neem Oil
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Neem Oil is derived from neem trees or Azadirachta indica, it is in the Meliaceae family, a family of dicots mostly represented by trees and shrubs. All parts of the plant including the fruits, seeds, oil (extracted from the seeds), leaves, roots, and bark contain active compounds that have physiological benefits. Neem oil is a vegetable oil pressed from the fruits and seeds. As with other...
Read MoreGrape Seed Extract (GSE)
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Grape Seed Extract (GSE) are derived from whole grape seeds typically red that contain high concentrations of the substance oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC). OPCs are chemically known as flavonoids or polyphenols and are present many fruits and vegetables. Other notable nutrients contained in GSE is vitamin E and linoleic acid. GSE’s exhibit strong antibacterial and antioxidant...
Read MoreChicken by-product meal
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Chicken by-product meal is a high-protein commodity whose demand is primarily derived from pet food industry. It is IMPORTANT to understand Chicken by-product meal is very different from chicken meal, chicken meal is a form of chicken product similar to the human grade form of chicken. Chicken by-product meal is made from grinding clean, rendered parts of chicken carcasses and can contain...
Read MoreD Vitamin D
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Vitamin D is necessary for calcium and phosphorus absorption and metabolism. It promotes normal bone calcification and is responsible for bone and joint formation. Requirements for dogs are influenced by dietary levels of calcium and phosphorus. Feeding superior quality dog foods assures the level of calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin D Excessive Vitamin D can result in rickets, depressed growth,...
Read MoreLycopene
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Lycopene is part of the family of pigments called carotenoids, which are natural compounds that create the colors of fruits and vegetables. For example, beta carotene is the orange pigment in carrots while lycopene give tomatoes their deep red color. As with essential amino acids, they are not produced by the human body. Lycopene is considered the most powerful antioxidant in the carotenoid...
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