provide the very best human-grade,
natural ingredients available and utilize the latest advances in medical, veterinary and nutritional science.
Made only with natural human
grade ingredients with a taste your pet will love. Nuvet Plus is often prescribed by veterinarians for
pets who require extra nutrients supplementation of vitamins, minerals, omega3, enzymes, antioxidants
and herbs to help maintain a healthy heart, prevent inflammation and cancer, improve their health and keep them healthy.
NuVet Plus tasty Wafers and Powder Are Composed of two dozen powerful Healing Nutrients:
ALFALFA
Alfalfa is known as the "King of Plants", and its roots
have been used for centuries in many cultures. The herb
belongs to the legume family, closely related to beans and peas. Alfalfa is an excellent source of vitamins
D, E and K, beta-carotene, minerals, fiber, chlorophyll, calcium, proteins and fats. It is especially rich in
the amino acid trypophane. It is considered to be a very nutritious herb, and is used to increase appetite,
alleviate certain allergic reactions and help poor digestion. It may also
reduce the inflammation due to
arthritis and rheumatism. (Canine formula)
ALPHA AMYLASE
This is a soluble fiber digestant. We believe NuVet Plus® is the finest pet supplement available, however it must
be able to be digested as efficiently as possible. Alpha Amylase creates the means by which the ingredients
will be absorbed into the body as rapidly as possible without diminishing the products
powerful antioxidant capabilities.
AMINO ACIDS
Necessary for the synthesis of body proteins and many other tissue constituents. Amino acids aid in
building new muscle, bone and tendon cells; play a vital role in metabolism, stamina, and brain function;
and enable vitamins and minerals to be properly absorbed and assimilated. There are approximately
twenty-eight amino acids that combine in various ways to create hundreds of different types of proteins.
Some amino acids enhance the defense system by
stimulating the antioxidant activity of certain enzymes
and can help prevent skin and coat problems. Others prevent premature aging, tumors, nerve disease and
connective tissue disorders. Pet foods high in protein may or may not contain all the necessary amino acids
to maintain proper health of a pet. This deficiency could cause
a host of problems ranging from indigestion, stunted growth, nervous disorders, or worse. This product
with its specifically blended natural ingredients, contains all the critical amino acids that must be introduced
through the diet for proper health.
BETA-CAROTENE
The precursor to Vitamin A becomes a powerful free radical scavenger in the body. Vitamin A is essential
in skeletal growth, testicular and ovarian function, embryonic development, and differentiation of tissues. It is crucial for
proper eye function and possible cataract reduction.
Vitamin A is necessary for healthy skin and mucous membranes, the body’s first line of defense against invading microorganisms and toxins,
and promotes the defense response. Beta-Carotene and Vitamin A destroy carcinogens (cancer-causing agents),
guards against heart disease and stroke, and lowers cholesterol.
BLUE GREEN ALGAE
Algae is nature's most basic food. Existing at the beginning of the food chain, it provides nutrition in
its simplest form. It has a greater amount of protein than any other whole food. It provides the essential
nutrients for the health of the physical body, and the smooth operation of the brain and nervous system.
Blue Green Algae is a very rich chlorophyll source
and has been shown to enhance the health of the entire body,
strengthen the resistance system, promote intestinal regularity and the healing of wounds, boosts hemoglobin
production and helps purify the blood. The trace minerals
found in this water plant are Boron, Calcium, Chlorine, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Fluorine, Geranium, Iodine,
Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Phosphorus,Potassium, Silicon, Sodium, Tin, Titanium, Vanadium, and Zinc.
BREWER’S YEAST
A balanced, natural source of B-Complex vitamins (also see Chicken Liver). Studies show another beneficial effect of
Brewer’s Yeast supplementation is significant reduction of body fleas on companion pets.
CAT’S CLAW (UNA DE GATO)
Cat's Claw, also known as Una de Gato, is an ancient herb, found in the rain forest of Peru. This singular and
wild woody vine is known for its amazing healing properties and has been used by native people for centuries.
It cleanses the intestinal track, enhances the action of white blood cells, and acts as an anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant. It is good for intestinal problems and viral infections. Research in different countries including Germany,
Austria, England, and Hungary has shown that Cat’s Claw can stimulate the defense system and may help in
the treatment of diseases including cancer, AIDS, viral or respiratory infections, allergies, arthritis and rheumatism.
CHICKEN LIVER
We use 100% chicken liver, which is paddle-dried in order to retain the omega fatty acids and vitamins A, C,
and the B-complex vitamin group. Contains minerals including calcium, copper, phosphorous, and iron.
Chicken liver is good for anemia and aids in building healthy defense blood cells. It is known to increase energy,
fight liver disorders, and help relieve stress in the body.
COPPER
Aids in the formation of red blood cells, and works with Vitamin C to form
elastin, an important protein that makes up bone, skin and connective tissue. It aids in the healing process
and energy production. This mineral is needed for healthy nerves and joints. A sign of copper deficiency
is osteoporosis.
EVENING PRIMROSE OIL
High in gamma linolenic acid (GLA), an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid that promotes cardiovascular health.
It is known to prevent hardening of the arteries, heart disease and high blood pressure, and aids in lowering
cholesterol. It is helpful in the management of arthritis, rheumatism, certain skin disorders, and can
relieve pain
and inflammation. Studies have shown it can increase the release of sex hormones and thereby improve reproductive health.
IRON
Necessary for hemoglobin and myoglobin (a type of hemoglobin found in muscle tissue). It is necessary for the oxygenation
of defense blood cells. Iron helps in protein metabolism and promotes growth. Iron is also necessary for energy production
and a healthy protective response. Iron deficiency can cause weakness, anemia, digestive
disturbances, fragile bones and hair loss.
L METHIONINE
An essential amino acid that is not synthesized by the body and must be obtained
from food or supplements. It is a powerful
antioxidant and a good source of sulfur, which neutralizes free radicals and helps
prevent skin, coat and nail problems. It can
help to detoxify, and eliminate harmful agents such as lead and other heavy metals found in
airborne pollutants. L Methionine is essential
for the absorption, transportation and bioavailability of selenium and zinc
in the body. It also acts as a liptropic agent to prevent
excess fat buildup in the liver, and can help to reduce fatigue. It is useful
in some allergy cases because it reduces histamine release.
Recent studies show L Methionine supplementation may help delay
the development of age-related cataracts. Deficiencies
in L Methionine can slow growth and cause low levels of essential
proteins in the blood. Lack of it can result in edema, liver
damage, loss of muscle and fat, skin lesions and weakness.
MAGNESIUM
Acts as a catalyst in the utilization of carbohydrates, fats, protein, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.
Magnesium is important for energy
and healthy maintenance of bones, teeth, arteries, heart and nerves.
Research has shown that magnesium can help prevent
cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and certain forms of cancer.
MANGANESE
An enzyme activator that plays an important part in tissue respiration,
carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Necessary for normal
skeletal development and to maintain sex-hormone production.
Manganese deficiency can lead to paralysis, convulsions,
dizziness, deafness and blindness.
MSM
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a biologically active sulfur and a most critical nutrients
for our animals to remain youthful and energetic.
OYSTER SHELL
Extremely rich in calcium, the major constituent in the structural
framework of bones. Practically every cell in the body, notably
those in the heart, nerves, and muscles rely on calcium to function
properly. Some experts recommend higher levels of
calcium in order to prevent bone loss. The heart requires calcium
to maintain a normal beat. Muscles need it for contraction
and relaxation, and calcium is essential for blood clotting and proper nervous system function.
Over time, if not enough calcium is consumed; the body takes calcium
from the bones to keep the heart and muscles working
properly. This process will gradually weaken the bones until
they break easily. (All oyster shell used in our product is farm-raised and tested for lead content.)
PAPAIN
Fundamentally aids in the digestion of protein. Papain’s activity
helps to cleanse the tissues and intestinal walls. The unique
ability of Papain to break down protein and convert a portion of it
into Arginine is extremely important because Arginine, in
its natural form, has been found to influence the production of HGH.
HGH, produced in the pituitary gland, is directly
responsible for DNA and RNA replication as well as synthesis in liver,
muscle, cartilage, and adipose tissues. HGH helps
to increase muscle tone and decrease body fat. Arginine has also been
found to inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells in test tube studies.
PHOSPHORUS
Works with calcium to build bones and teeth. Aids the body in the
utilization of vitamins, and conversion of food to energy.
Deficiencies of phosphorus can lead to loss of weight and appetite,
irregular breathing, pyorrhea, fatigue and nervous disorders.
PINE BARK
The proanthocyanidids in Pine Bark have been shown in clinical
studies to be 20 times more effective than Vitamin C and
50 times more effective than Vitamin E as an antioxidant.
Pine Bark helps relieve pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis,
arthritis, rheumatism, and rheumatic fever. It has been shown
to reduce histamine production, thereby helping the lining
of arteries resist mutagen attacks which cause cardiovascular disease.
Pine Bark’s remarkable ability to “seek and destroy” free radicals is a tremendous benefit to the health of our animals.
By reducing oxidative damage to cells and vital tissues,
what we recognize as aging (stiff joints, wrinkled skin,
degenerative disease problems like arthritis, circulatory disorders,
diabetes, heart disease, etc.) is held to a subdued rate.
In addition, unlike virtually all other dietary antioxidants,
proanthocyanidids readily cross the blood-brain barrier to protect
vital brain and nerve tissue from oxidation.
POTASSIUM (CITRATE)
Important for a healthy nervous system and regular heart rhythm.
Helps prevent strokes, aids in proper muscle contraction,
and works with sodium to control the body’s water balance.
Potassium is important for chemical reactions within the cells,
aids in maintaining stable blood pressure and proper transmission of electro-chemical impulses. It also regulates the
transfer of nutrients through cell membranes. Signs of potassium deficiency include abnormally dry skin, weakness,
paralysis, low blood pressure, and irregular heartbeat which can lead to cardiac arrest and death.
SELENIUM
An essential trace mineral whose principal function is to
inhibit the oxidation of lipids (fats). It is a vital antioxidant, especially
when combined with Vitamin E. It protects the the defense system by preventing the formation of free radicals. It has also
been found to function as a preventative against the formation of certain types of tumors. Selenium and Vitamin E act
synergistically to aid in the production of antibodies and help
maintain a healthy heart and liver. Selenium deficiency has
been linked to cancer and heart disease. It has also been associated with exhaustion, growth impairment, high choleste
rol levels, infections, liver impairment, pancreatic insufficiency, and sterility.
SHARK CARTILAGE
Contains collagen and glycosaminoglycan. This combination makes
shark cartilage a powerful anti-inflammatory wound-healing
agent that is non-toxic and has no known side-effects.
It is also an effective substance against bacteria, virus and fungal infections,
which stimulates the cellular and hormonal components of our resistance system.
There have been numerous studies demonstrating the ability
of shark cartilage to shrink some cancerous tumors, including those
unaffected by standard treatments. In order to grow, a
tumor must establish its own blood vessel network for nourishment.
Like all other living things, if the tumor is denied nourishment,
it will die. Studies performed at the Massachusetts Institute for
Technology have shown that shark cartilage contains a protein that impedes the formation of blood vessels to tumors.
TAURINE
One of the most abundant amino acids in the body. It is found in
the central nervous system, skeletal muscle, and highly concentrated in the brain and heart.
Taurine therapy is used in the treatment of ischemic heart disease. Low
Taurine and magnesium levels have been found after
heart attacks. Supplements decrease the tendency to develop potentially lethal abnormal arrhythmia after heart attacks.
Another role played by Taurine is maintaining the correct composition of
bile and solubility of cholesterol. It helps stabilize cell
membranes and seems to have some antioxidant and detoxifying activity. It also helps the movement of potassium, sodium,
calcium and magnesium in and out of cells, which helps generate nerve impulses.
Taurine is necessary for chemical reactions
that produce normal vision. Deficiencies are associated with retinal degeneration
and age-related cataracts. (Feline formula only; canines produce their own Taurine.)
VITAMIN A
See Beta-Carotene.
VITAMIN B COMPLEX
Necessary for carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. Helps the functioning
of the nervous system; maintains muscle tone in the
gastrointestinal tract; maintains the health of skin, coat, eyes, mouth and liver.
Contains folic acid.
VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)
Essential for normal functioning of the heart, nerves, muscles, skin and digestive
system. Necessary for carbohydrate metabolism.
VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN)
Necessary for carbohydrate-fat-protein metabolism, and antibody and defensive blood
cell formation. Good for healthy eyes, skin, and coat.
VITAMIN B3 (NIACIN)
Promotes growth, proper functioning of the nervous system, maintenance of healthy skin, tongue, digestive
system, and carbohydrate-fat-protein metabolism.
VITAMIN B5 (PANTOTHENIC ACID)
Assists in the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Aids in the utilization of some
vitamins, stimulates growth, and aids in the formation of antibodies.
VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)
Necessary for carbohydrate-fat-protein metabolism, antibody and protective blood cell formation, and aids in
digestion. B6 also helps maintain balance of sodium and phosphorus.
VITAMIN B12
Essential for normal formation of defense blood cells, carbohydrate-fat-protein metabolism, and good appetite.
B12 maintains fertility, promotes normal growth and development, and prevents nerve damage by
maintaining the fatty sheaths that protect nerve endings.
VITAMIN C (ESTER C™)
A powerful antioxidant that also protects other antioxidants such as Vitamin E. The cells of the brain
and spinal cord, which frequently incur free radical damage, can be protected by significant amounts
of Vitamin C. In addition to its role as an antioxidant, Vitamin C also increases the synthesis of Interferon,
a natural anti-viral substance produced by the body, and stimulates the activity of certain key immune cells.
Vitamin C is a key factor in many protection functions, including white blood cell function and Interferon levels.
Due to its antioxidant properties, it combats the effects of free radicals while lowering the risk of cataracts
and promoting cell growth and tissue repair.
VITAMIN E
An essential fat-soluble vitamin that includes eight naturally occurring compounds, and each of these
compounds exhibit different biological activities. The most widely accepted biological function
of Vitamin E is related to its antioxidant activities. Vitamin E is the most effective chain breaking
lipid-soluble antioxidant in the biological membrane. It contributes to membrane activity, protecting
critical cellular structures against damage from oxygen free radicals. Deficiencies in Vitamin E may
lead to reproductive failure, nutritional “muscular dystrophy,” hemolytic anemia, and neurological
and immunological abnormalities.
WHEY PROTEIN
The importance of protein in any carnivore’s diet cannot be understated, for it is critical in building and
maintaining muscle mass and other necessary metabolic functions. Protein deficiencies can lead
to retarded skeletal and muscle growth and a weakened protection system, which causes susceptibility
to infections and degenerative diseases. (Feline formula)
ZINC Zinc is a component of almost one hundred enzymes involved in metabolic processes,
most of which work with the red blood cells to move carbon dioxide from the tissue to the lungs.
Zinc, functioning as an important antioxidant, promotes normal growth and development, aids in
wound-healing, enhances cell division, repair and growth, and maintains normal levels of Vitamin A
in the blood. It also helps to synthesize DNA and RNA. Zinc deficiencies have been linked to
prostate hypertrophy, cancer, slow recovery from head injuries, diabetes, arthritis, and reduced
defense system responses.