Immune System. Natural Nutrition

Question: How can i increase my immunity? My immune system has been quite low which has resulted into me getting ill. I admit that i was not taking proper diet or nutrition. But can someone please advise what is the natural way to increase immunity? I have heard salads help. Thanks for giving your time. Good day!

Answer: If you are getting sick on a regular basis, or are getting sick and finding it hard to recover than it is good to take a little bit of quiet time...about 30 min. to just breathe and ask yourself what you need to do. You mentioned that you were not taking proper diet and nutrition. It is hard to change eating habits. Yet it may be beneficial to add a few very nourishing foods to your regular diet and slowly eliminate the things you know are compromising your health. Some nourishing foods that you could start with are salads, steamed greens are very nourishing! Lentils are also nourishing and are known to build immunity. Making a chicken or beef broth and adding miso is very nourishing. Broths made from animals that are raised naturally contain many trace minerals and vitamins that cannot be found in any other food source. These are all suggestions given to me by a very effective herbalist and natural doctor. Make sure you are getting a bit of rest during each day. It is a shame that our culture does not practice siesta!! Herbs that can restore immunity besides echinacea are NETTLES, RED CLOVER, ELDERBERRY, and DANDELION. Hope that some of these suggestions are useful!!

Question: Is it true eating fresh fruits, nuts, grain & vegetable is healtier than cooked prepared food? Why natural food when eaten is better for good health? •Source: Dr. Neil Nedley MD – Proof Positive. A Guide to Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle. •Natural Food: Fresh fruits, nuts, grains, vegetable, flower, honey, fish, meat, mushroom etc. •Genesis 1:29 I have provided all kinds of fruit and grain for you to eat.1:30 And I have given the green plants as food for everything else that breathes. These will be food for animals, both wild and tame, and for birds. 1.It contains many natural good nutrients: minerals, vitamins, herb and life enzymes not found in prepared or cook food that are sometimes destroyed during preparation, cooking or mixing. (It is free from dangerous infectious diseases) 2.It contain natural fiber that promote good bowel movement, keep you feeling full and satisfied for a long time, clean your digestive tract, provide better small intestine nutrients absorption due to its sponginess. 3.It has healthy doses and combination that will not contribute to overweight. 4.It release its nutrient slowly and properly into our bloodstream which give balance and proper doses in due time. 5.It also prevents bad breath, bad body odors, colon cancer and bad smelling gas and stools. 6.It builds healthy teeth, build good mouth and intestinal muscle tone and self clean the teeth and digestive tracts during eating. 7.If eaten fresh without too much mixing or salt and sugar added or cooking contain life enzymes and herbal goodness that prevent diseases and promote strong immune systems and balance hormone and neurotransmitter production.. 8.It prevent constipation, hard stool and gastritis (stomach ulcers) 9.It contains plenty of liquid that prevent dehydration. 10.It is delicious, crispy, crunchy and very palatable to eat. (It will take time to adapt if you are used to rich prepared high sugar, high salt food. But once you are used to it the rich food becomes unpleasant to eat) 11.It is healthy, (clean them thoroughly from pesticide & herbicide before eating) 12.It is designed by the Creator as the best fuel to suit your digestive system, metabolism, doses, body mechanism and body functions and needs. 13.It is rich in antioxidants that can neutralize Free Radical degenerative diseases and cancers caused by subatomic electron damages to the cells.

Answer: yes

Question: NEW Cycle Natural Radiance Recipe dog food - good, bad? My puppy is eating Science Diet Small Bite Dry Puppy Food. I've heard that any Hill's Science Diet food is just so-so for quality and nutrition. I would like to spend about the same $ , but if I can get something better & more nutritionally sound for same price...I'd be interest in checking it out. A NEW dry dog food just came out and I have no knowledge about it: Cycle Natural Radiance Recipe - dry food - in Puppy, Adult, Senior, Overweight formulas - Del Monte is the manufacturer Claims are: - Rich, natural protein from chicken meal for strong muscles. - Vegetables loaded with antioxidants for strong immune system. - Whole grains for healthy digestive system. - Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids for healthy skin, shiny coat - No added Gluten or filler. - Made in Canada (but I've no idea where ingredients come from). At Walmart CANADA and Zellers. Saw it today and Chicken, Soy Protein were top of ingredient list. ** Need your input on buying it? Much Thanks

Answer: Chicken meal is the pure chicken with liquid removed. It's much better to have meal as a first ingredient, than say, chicken which when dried is not the first ingredient anymore! Wheat is a big fat no no! I've heard good things about newman's just make sure there's no corn or wheat or glutens in any food you decide on. EDIT: I just checked newman's own. the first ingredient appears to be chicken, which when dried will move way down the ingredient chain. Then chick meal, fine...then about 5 or 6 grains...that's kind of alot. If your' pup has no allergy problem to it, I guess it would be fine.

Question: Does anyone out there want to know the benefits of "noni" juice to their body? Tahitian Noni Juice is derived from the Morinda Citrofolia fruit in the tropical islands. These islanders have been using this fruit for 2000 years, both internally and externally and are known for their longevity and beauty. "Noni" juice can rid your body of toxins, which is what causes us to be sick and can furnish the nutrition that our bodies need and help modulate a healthy immune system. "Noni" juice is beneficial in relieving symptoms of many illness. It is completely natural and can do nothing but good. Go to: www.tni.com/mary-c and check out this "noni" juice that could change your life.

Answer: You must be disparate for new suckers to sell your over priced, watered down Noni juice to post it here. Yes, Noni is a wonderful juice, but what makes your juice better than drinking pure Noni juice? Nothing, only a bunch of starry eyed distributors who think they will get rich by suckering other people into their Multi-Level business. Shame on you for being deceitful and putting your own greed in front of people who can truly benefit from a natural food the Creator intended to be used to help people. Using reconstitute Noni puree along with distilled water and high fructose juice concentrate at $42 a bottle does no one any good expect for your up-line and the rest of them in Utah.

Question: Can anyone summarize this article in a half a page to a page summary?http://beefmagazine.com/health/0215-immun BVDv (bovine viral diarrhea virus) often infects cows without signs that the virus is spreading in their body. The virus has the ability to pass through the placenta of the cow to the fetus and can create a calf that is persistently infected (PI) with BVDv. The ability of cattle to protect themselves from the many disease agents and complexes to which they're exposed is amazing. And it all boils down to a balance between the immunity cattle have to a disease and the level of challenge from potential disease organisms. Immunity, or resistance of the herd to disease, is affected by many factors: natural exposure, vaccination, nutrition, age, neo-natal colostrum and physical stress. Challenge is the amount of infective organisms an animal is faced with. “We stress that the ability of an organism to cause disease is not a fixed characteristic,” says David Thain, University of Nevada Extension veterinarian. “Immunity depends on many factors affecting the ability of an organism to invade tissues and produce chemical toxins, which do the real damage to an animal's system.” Cattle can acquire resistance to a disease either through “passive” immunity or an “active” triggering of the immune system. Passive immunity gives temporary protection though the transfer of immune substances from resistant individuals, says Thain. An example of passive immunity and an important factor in cattle herd immunity is the passing of antibodies from dam to calf via the colostrum. When a calf is born, it has no passive or active immunity to disease, explains Mel Pence, DVM, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. “This situation is unique. In humans, immunity flows across the placenta from the mother to the baby; but the only immunity a calf gets is from the colostrum provided after birth.” Colostrum-induced passive immunity works very well except when diseases enter the herd that cows have not been exposed to or vaccinated for. This is especially critical during the calving season. “To further complicate the situation, maternal antibody levels vary between calves and may last one day or several months,” he says. Maternal antibodies have a half-life of approximately 21 days; that is, in 21 days a calf will have only one-half the amount of maternal antibodies it absorbed from the colostrum. In another 21 days, the calf will have only one-fourth the original amount (½ of ½) of maternal antibodies, and so on. “Because of the rapid reduction in maternal antibodies in the calf,” Pence says, “it's important that we stimulate the dam by vaccination to stimulate a humoral immune response to produce as high a level of colostral antibodies as possible to prolong passive immunity in the newborn.” But, by their very nature, infectious agents have built-in mechanisms for evolving very rapidly to evade animal defense mechanisms. Many disease agents very effectively take advantage of new opportunities inadvertently presented by changes in livestock management and environmental stress. Providing active immunity Producers are usually most concerned about providing active immunity through vaccination with products containing a virus or bacteria. The use of vaccines to elicit active immunity is based on the principal of the antigen-antibody reaction, says Clell V. Bagley, Extension veterinarian, Utah State University. “The vaccine serves as the antigen and stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against a specific agent,” he says. “Later, when the actual infectious agent penetrates the body defenses, the antibody is present and able to inactivate the invader.” Immunization to a disease may occur when cattle are exposed to the naturally-occurring bacteria or virus. But getting cattle enough exposure to only get them a little sick but recover, and then develop a good immune response, is difficult. “Natural exposure to disease generally produces a better, longer lasting immunity than vaccination, if the cattle live through the disease,” Bagley adds. But most scientists and veterinarians don't recommend depending on natural exposure to achieve effective immunization. “Immunity to a specific disease can be affected by a vaccination only if the total program is effective,” Pence explains. “In order for immunity to protect cattle, we must understand what viruses or bacteria we need to vaccinate against.” Thain says even though cattle have been vaccinated, don't expect they're going to be 100% protected. And he says he cannot overstate the value of studying and understanding product labels. “But, be aware that you can do everything exactly according to label directions, and follow recommendations to the letter on nutrition and calf health, and the calves may still be vulnerable to a disease,” says John Paterson, Extension beef cattle specialist, Montana State University. “Building immunity requires adequate protein and proper levels of various trace minerals that will help the animal effectively respond to the active immunity intended from the vaccine,” Paterson says. Vaccine types and timing The decision to use modified-live virus (MLV) vaccines or killed virus vaccines is an issue of concern for the beef cattle producer. This decision should not be made based on general recommendations, but rather on the advice of the veterinarian who understands the details of the operation and the needs of the individual producer. It's the responsibility of the cattle producer to administer vaccines at the appropriate time, Thain says. Timing of vaccination protocols should also be done with the advice of an attending veterinarian. “The vaccine must be given before exposure to the challenge and with enough time to allow immune response to develop to a protective level,” he says. “In general, immune response requires 10-14 days for a detectable response to develop following initial exposure to the antigen.” Some producers are concerned about causing abortions in the cows if the nursing calves are vaccinated with a MLV, but research vets now say that the risk for such an event is miniscule. “There's no reason why a MLV labeled for such use should not be used on nursing calves,” says Bethany Lovaas, DVM, University of Minnesota. “MLVs will provide better protection against the viral respiratory pathogens because they will stimulate two different populations of immune cells, whereas a killed vaccine will only stimulate one of these populations.” BVD fetal protection Many of the new generation of BVDv MLVs have a label claim for fetal protection and have been approved for use in pregnant cows and calves nursing pregnant cows. Fetal protection is defined as “the ability to prevent transplacental transmission of BVDv and subsequent fetal infection in pregnant cattle.” With a nationwide initiative by veterinary organizations and through organized efforts in many states to eliminate BVDv (see “Ranch BVD-PI Biosecurity,” page 18), the ability of vaccination to prevent fetal infection is important in reducing the potential for BVDv transmission. The USDA has published requirements for vaccine manufacturers to follow in determining fetal protection. Labeling guidelines of BVDv vaccines — Center for Veterinary Biologics Notice 02-19 — may vary depending on the infecting BVD virus. A vaccine may provide different levels of protection to the fetus when different strains of BVD viruses are used for virus challenge. However, if these products are used after exposure of the fetus to BVDv, some PI calves may have already been created in the pregnant cows. The label claims for fetal protection don't cover the gamut of protection needed to protect against all the various strains of BVDv in the environment, warns Thain. “It's important to remember that vaccination of pregnant animals will not provide complete protection of the fetus,” he says. “Therefore, it is important to ensure that pregnant animals are not exposed to BVDv, especially during the first trimester of gestation.” He says a producer should begin a BVD biosecurity program by vaccinating all replacement heifers with an MLV. This treatment should be after the heifers are six months old, but at least one month before breeding. “If possible, cows should be vaccinated 30 days before the beginning of the breeding season,” Thain adds. “This provides the best chance for immunity and the best chance the fetus will not become infected with the virus.” Thain also warns that vaccination is not always 100% effective in a herd. “No matter how well protected individual animals are, the BVD virus can still challenge the animal enough to overwhelm the immunity we provide,” Thain says. “But properly timed and properly administered vaccination is very important in keeping animals healthy and productive.” Ranch BVD-PI biosecurity Prevention of BVDv should center on the identification and elimination of PI cattle before they're introduced to a ranch's breeding herd. The general principles of biosecurity as applied to BVD virus include increasing the resistance of the host individuals to acute infection through a sound vaccination program. “But vaccination alone is not a herd-health program and should not be considered as the sole safeguard to control infection by the BVD virus,” says Montana State Veterinarian Marty Zaluski. “The tremendous amount of virus secreted by a PI calf can overwhelm a level of immunity that is protective under less severe exposure.” He recommends that all ranchers and cattle feeders work with their attending or consulting veterinarians to incorporate appropriate components of a biosecurity program as part of overall herd health management. “The single largest risk factor for BVDv infection is the purchase of animals carrying the infectious agent,” Zaluski says. “The most important piece of information that a purchaser can have is documentation about the health status of the herd of origin.” BVD at the ranch Management and control of BVDv infection in cattle herds must consider the two ways that BVD virus passes from one animal to another within a herd. The first is horizontal transmission, which occurs when a transiently (temporarily) or PI animal releases the virus and the virus enters a susceptible animal. The second is vertical transmission of BVDv from an infected dam's bloodstream to her fetus during pregnancy. “PI calves can develop in the uterus of the dam if the heifer or cow is exposed to BVDv,” Zaluski adds. “This is the only way a PI animal is created.” Most literature reports the susceptible period is the first part of gestation — 30-150 days after conception. Fetal infection with BVDv can lead to fetal death, birth of deformed calves, underdeveloped calves or a visually normal calf at birth. Once a calf is BVD-PI it will always be a PI animal. If an animal is not PI at birth, it can never become PI. Further, PI cows will always produce a PI calf. “The primary source of BVDv infection is PI cattle, which usually have a very high and virulent amount of virus circulating in their bodily fluids,” Zaluski explains. “And they shed the BVD virus continually.” To reduce the risk of exposing fetuses to the virus, PI carriers should be identified and eliminated from the herd before cows are exposed to breeding. The Montana BVD-PI Herd Biosecurity Project uses a screening process approach based on analysis of fresh “ear notch” samples from individual animals submitted by the producer or attending vet. The focus of the Montana project is on “whole herd” screening of cattle herds for PI status. This generally involves screening, which begins with breeding bulls, open replacement heifers and new crop calves — with all samples taken well in advance of the breeding season. Perpetual testing for PIs from a cow-calf management standpoint is not necessarily recommended. Once a rancher screens his/her herd (whole herd screening) there can be reasonable assurances of PI-free cattle with the following management in place: * A vaccination protocol based on modified-live vaccines. * A sound biosecurity program. * Testing of any new herd additions. * Surveillance of suspect animals. Other key points * Cows don't need to be tested for PI status unless they have a positive PI calf. * The main negative effect of BVDv is it can inhibit conception and/or cause abortion. * BVDv suppresses the immune system of infected cattle. * Individual animal ID is critical to match tissue samples with the calf and its dam. * If an animal tests negative for PI status, there's no need to ever retest that animal. * PIs that live to be breeding females will always produce a PI calf. * Bulls should be purchased as BVD PI free or tested prior to the breeding season. * A plan should be developed to eliminate PIs from the herd. * No PI animal should enter commerce. Fact sheets on the Montana BVD PI Herd Biosecurity Project can be obtained through the Montana BQA website: www.mtbqa.org. Click on “Projects.”

Answer: You could start by using the "auto summarizing" option in Microsoft Word. From that point, edit the document yourself so that it doesn't look too elementary. There are some websites that are willing to do your homework for a price. However, I think it would be wiser to invest in summarizing the page yourself in the long run rather than hiring someone.

Question: Qivana: Qore & MetaboliQ ...a scam? -- OR revolutionary new health company? Qivana: Qore & MetaboliQ ...a scam? OR revolutionary new health company? I saw some folks talking about Qivana being some kind of scam. They were just curious because it's a new company and there was not a lot of info on it at the time. However a bunch of "advisors" jumped in to say it's "probably a scam." I always find it interesting that people will open their mouth to express an opinion about something which they know absolutely nothing about. Of course the internet is sort of like writing on the bathroom wall.... just a really BIG bathroom wall. My question is... when it's easy to just use internet search to do a few minutes of research, why do people, instead, choose to just throw out any old opinion as if they know what they are talking about? Here is what you can find out about Qivana if you want to do a bit of research... CEO - Derek Hall. Mr. Hall was with McKesson Pharmaceutical for 26 years, the last 10 as their Chief Sales Officer. He was also CEO of Unigen Pharmaceutical and CEO of Natures Way... increasing income at all three dramatically. With Natures Way they were in the red when he came on board and he took them to the neighborhood of 47 million a year in revenue within a few years. Other management - from top network marketing companies. Check their web site. No "magic pills" ... these are products that are UNIQUE, put together as a "systems approach" and designed by top Doctors in their field..... Dr. Marcus Laux - author of "Natural Woman, Natural Menopause" and responsible for coining the now, well used term, bio-identical. Considered the "Doctor to the Stars," Dr. Laux has had a full time practice in Malibu and Beverly Hills for about 20 years, and has traveled the world lecturing about natural health practices and botanicals. Dr. Donald K. Layman, University of Illinois, winner: Shannon Award from the National Institute of Health and 2009 Nutrition and Metabolism Leadership award. Dr. Layman is considered to be the top nutrition and metabolism researcher in the country and has the awards to back that up. The average Doctors publishes 2-5 peer reviewed papers over the course of his career. Dr. Layman has published over 90! The company has two health "systems" - unique, integrated products that work together to improve the immune system, detox the body, and provide a nutritional jumpstart system for weight management. Qore is for immunity and detox. MetaboliQ is for weight management. These systems have NO competition in the marketplace and are superior in composition, ingredients and formulation. You can research this and find the information. Sales for the Metaboliq system alone are predicted to (if they continue at the current pace) end up being the number #1 selling weight management system in the US by the end of the year. But this is not a "diet" system... it's for anyone that wants to build muscle and burn fat using healthy, perfectly balanced products. It's "weight management" because it is NOT some "fad" diet, but simply a system to give a little jump-start to a healthy eating lifestyle that will build muscle and burn fat naturally. The system is based on 30 years of research by Dr. Layman at the University of Illinois and it consists of the products... but also EDUCATION. So my question is... What genius would think that people of this calibre, would be involved in a company that was in any way questionable? I'm hoping that those "negative nellies" have already figured out the truth... but, if not, they can start their own research right here... www.HealthyConnections.MyQivana.com

Answer: Sue, You did exactly what you're supposed to do. Research! And after doing the research, it does sound like it's not a scam. You're the one who has to decide if you want to spend the money to try it! Best of luck, whatever you decide! (It sounds pretty good to me!) ;)

Question: Good dog food brand...? I'm still on a quest for finding an affordable, yet higher end dog food. What do you think about this food: (info from the website) One 40-lb. bag. Every ingredient in Nutripet Holistic Natural Chicken Meal & Rice Formula is carefully chosen and tested for quality, with benefits that include: Added probiotics to promote optimal digestion and boost the immune system Optimal levels of omega fatty acids* and antioxidants to promote a healthy coat & skin Premium quality, highly digestible chicken meal, rice, and oatmeal Fruits and vegetables including peas, carrots, apples, and cranberries No by-products, corn, wheat, or soy fillers For growing puppies and adult dogs alike, Nutripet dog food provides 100% complete and balanced nutrition based on standards set by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). *These ingredients are not considered essential by AAFCO. Here is a link for the nutrition info/ingredients. http://www.quixtar.com/Documents/IWOV/vis/010-en/pdf/DogChickeRice_718180.pdf

Answer: any food that doesnt contain corn, wheat, soy, or by products is a good food.

Question: How do I start a raw food diet? Before you answer let me clearly state, I do not want answers telling me im stupid or crazy or to not do this. the question is at the top. answer the question nothing more. I heard this is actualy healthier in the long run, giving you more of the nutrition from the food. Ill be completely honest. I dont care what people think of me. I specifically want to know about the raw meat. that is the most important anyone can pick up brocoli wash it and chow down. I practically eat my stak raw right now. its barly considered cooked lol. my gf tells me any more raw and it would moo when i poke it. Im one of the healthiest people i know immune system wise, I dont think i have gotten sick in...four years. I heard if you are starting this particular diet to freeze your meat for 15 days to kill bad bacteria. let it thaw and eat small portions raw. dont let it sit too long past being thawed because bacteria will develope again. eating meat raw off the animal is fine because bacteria cant culture quick enough. only when meat is left out for a while will you get sick. help me understand and start this diet. Please do not give your opinion on the matter. for one i dont care, and two i hate opinions. I wont listen to opinion, i listen to informations so dont waste your time with opions unless its posotive or personal experience please and thank you also dont be a disrespectfull punk...i will report you. another detail is that im not looing to diet. im looking to make my food intake more natural not processed...lol im 6'4 and weigh 171.

Answer: decide now to add more fruits and raw vegetables to your diet. You can do this by adding fruits to your breakfast and salads to your lunch and dinner. Eat the fruits and salads (made with different vegetables, especially greens) before your meals. By eating them first, you make sure to eat them. Eat whatever you like after your fruits and vegetables. In between meals take fresh and dried fruits, raw vegetables and raw nuts and seeds as snacks, if you need them. Make sure to drink enough water before and in between your meals! Many people think they are hungry, when they are thirsty. First try water or herb tea, when you feel hungry. You can also introduce some superfoods to your diet, like raw cacao, goji berries, maca, hempseed, flaxseed, spirulina, chlorella, MSM, aged garlic or medicinal mushrooms. These foods are very nutrient dense and help you to get rid of cravings. Take time to adjust to a raw food diet. Your body needs time to get used to it and to get rid of toxins. If you go too fast, you make it more difficult for yourself, because you start to detox fast. After some time, you will get used to your new habits and you can take the next step. This is the easiest way to change to a raw food diet, lose weight and get more and more energy. Take time and relax. Enjoy your raw food adventure.

Question: Which ingredance looks better A or B for dog food? (A) All Natural Ingredients Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, White Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flax Seed, Sun Cured Alfalfa Meal, Sunflower Oil, Chicken, Lecithin, Monocalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Linoleic Acid, Rosemary Extract, Sage Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols (source of Vitamin E), Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (source of B2), Beta Carotene, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, D-Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Dried Papaya, Vitamin B12 Supplement. (B) Alfalfa Alfalfa is one of the most nutritionally complete foods, providing nutrients needed by dogs to sustain wellbeing. The green leaves of the alfalfa plant are an excellent source of digestible soluble fiber and chlorophyll. Alfalfa has also been shown to be a source of protein and rich source of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, and zinc. It also contains the entire spectrum of known vitamins including Vitamin A (Beta Carotene), Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Niacin, Biotin, Choline, Pantothenic acid, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Tocopherols), and Vitamin K. Antioxidants Antioxidants are a necessity to every diet, including your dogs. Antioxidants are powerful compounds that neutralize free radicals – natural substances produced by the body as it ages – to help your dog maintain a healthy, active life. Dogs naturally produce their own antioxidant Vitamin C, but other antioxidant nutrients such as Vitamin E, Beta Carotene, and the trace mineral Selenium must be consumed in their daily diets. The best food sources of antioxidant nutrients are fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains – all foods most dogs like but don’t regularly get to eat. This is why we included lots of antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables in Life’s Abundance®, something most pet food manufacturers don’t do. It’s also why we made the healthy decision to enhance our food with a patented grapeseed extract. The all-natural, red grape seed extract used in our food is rich in powerful plant-based antioxidants called proanthocyanidins. Some of these proanthocyanidins, most notably oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), are very powerful antioxidants – many times more potent than Vitamins E, C and Beta-Carotene. Apples Apples provide a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals including Vitamin C, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, and Folate which help protect cells and keep them healthy. Apples are also loaded with Quercetin, a powerful antioxidant that may be a major reason why the old saying about eating "an apple a day" has been associated with good health. Bacteria Cultures: Life’s Abundance® contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms. Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Casei, Bifidobacterium Thermophilum and Enterococcus Faecium are specially selected active cultures provided by Life’s Abundance® to help maintain a healthy immune and digestive function. They are specially processed to remain active even after cooking and are guaranteed to be in every serving of Life’s Abundance® your dog enjoys! Brewer’s Dried Yeast Brewer’s dried yeast is loaded with highly digestible protein with an exceptional amino acid balance and contains an abundance of natural minerals and vitamins, especially B Complex Vitamins (except B12). Brewer’s dried yeast helps the digestive system work at peak efficiency, allowing your pet to get even more nutrition from our wholesome foods. Carrots Carrots are bursting with beta-carotene (or Vitamin A), a powerful antioxidant that helps to keep your dog’s skin and eyesight healthy. Carrots also contain Vitamins C, D, E, and K, Riboflavin, Niacin, Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Sodium, and Iron. Catfish Meal Our top quality fish meal is made by drying the freshest catfish at a low temperature, creating a concentrated, highly-digestible protein source. In addition to being an excellent source of protein, catfish meal provides natural DHA and EPA, the most important of all the Omega-3 fatty acids. Vital for a strong healthy heart and central nervous system, DHA and EPA can also help promote healthy skin and a shiny coat. Celery Celery is packed with beneficial fiber, Potassium and Vitamin C to help your dog maintain good health. It also contains some Vitamin A, Calcium, and the antioxidants Lutein and Zeaxanthin. Chicken Fat Chicken fat is a high quality fat source rich in Omega-6 fatty acids for outstanding skin and coat condition. In addition to providing essential fatty acids, it is more digestible than most fats and provides a superior long term energy source. The chicken fat used in Life’s Abundance® foods is naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols (a source of natural Vitamin E) to maintain freshness. Chicken Meal, the FIRST ingredient in Life’s Abundance®. Meat is the most natural source of protein for dogs and contains the amino acids most important to pet health. With chicken meal as our first ingredient, you can be assured that not only does your dog get a generous portion of real chicken, but also a superior balance of amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals for muscle development, energy and healthy organs. We use only naturally grown chicken for our chicken meal - every batch is made using a slow roasting method that allows the fat and water to be released as the chicken cooks, creating a concentrated, highly-digestible protein and fat source. Dried Beet Pulp (sugar removed) Beet Pulp is the vegetable matter that remains after sugar is extracted from sliced grey sugar beets. It is an excellent source of soluble fiber and helps to maintain a healthy digestive tract and promote normal stools. Eggs Eggs are one of nature's most nutrient dense foods and play an important part of a balanced diet. They are considered a complete protein source providing essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals (Vitamins A, B, E, K, Biotin, and Sulfur) that can make a significant contribution to healthy growth and muscle development. Eggs also provide healthy fats such as Omega-6 for healthy skin and coat. Flax Seed Meal Flax seed meal is the richest plant source of antioxidant lignans and Omega-3 fatty acids that both help support an active immune system. The high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids in flax seed meal also help promote healthy skin and a shiny coat. Flax seed meal also has a very high level of highly digestible protein and essential amino acids needed to keep dogs fit and healthy. In addition, flax seed meal contains high amounts of fiber (aids in digestion), Vitamin E, Folic Acid, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6 and is extremely high in the minerals Potassium, Calcium and Phosphorus. Ground Brown Rice Brown rice is natural whole grain rice that provides fiber as well as valuable quantities of minerals and essential B vitamins. It is highly digestible and an excellent high quality complex carbohydrate source for energy and fiber for colon health. Potatoes Potatoes are a real energy provider for your dog as they provide an excellent source of highly digestible complex carbohydrates. They contain an abundance of potassium and magnesium, minerals required for healthy muscles and a strong heart. Potatoes are also a good source of Vitamin C. Proteinated Mineral Package: (Copper Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, and Zinc Proteinate) Proteinated minerals are organic minerals complexed with natural protein amino acids. By acting like a protein they offer better absorption, resulting in more efficient use of the regular trace minerals. Spinach Spinach is packed with vitamins and minerals, particularly Folate, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Iron and Manganese. It is exceptionally rich in Beta Carotene and Lutein which keep your dog’s eyesight healthy and also Quercetin, a ‘phytochemical’ with antioxidant properties.

Answer: All of the ingredients that are not food, like the bacteria, the proteinated stuff, and the yeast, are very good for your dogs immune system, much like humans when exposed to a cold or the measles, we build our immune systems to become stronger, these aid in their digestive system too, by forcing out all the other ingredients left behind, after the vitamins were digested out, like the grains, the greens, the fruits, and the meats. A good brand of Dog Food, keeps all of these ingredients in the dog longer, like squeezing a sponge, it gets out more of the good stuff from the food, and a Cheaper brand, store brands, and discount brands, are more likely to make your dog go more often, due to the high fat and high grains, and less of the vitamin stuff. Hope this helps!

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