Small Animal Anti-Oxidant 120vc

Small Animal Anti-Oxidant 120vc by Thorne

combats free radicals

* antioxidant nutrients and botanicals
* broad-spectrum antioxidant support
* neutralize free radicals

Small Animal Anti-Oxidant Product Information:
Free radicals are produced as a normal consequence of biochemical processes in the body and as a result of increased exposure to environmental and/or dietary xenobiotics. Although free radicals can cause damage to the body, at the same time they can be beneficial components of the immune response, hepatic cytochrome p450-mediated detoxification, and regulation of smooth muscle tone. An imbalance in the pro-oxidant versus antioxidant processes (oxidative stress) is thought to contribute to ill health.

Small Animal Antioxidant was designed to provide a broad-spectrum nutrient and botanical antioxidant formula. While antioxidants have broad activity within the cells or cell membranes of the body, certain antioxidant nutrients and botanicals appear to have a particular affinity for certain bodily tissues. The following chart represents a generalized approach to identifying tissue specificity, although it is not an exhaustive list of organs or tissues that can benefit from a particular nutrient or botanical.

Vitamin C +
Antioxidant in water-soluble environments, such as within the cell cytosol ++

Vitamin E +
Provides antioxidant support in fat-soluble environments such as cell membranes ++

Vitamin A +
Fat-soluble antioxidant with particular affinity for skin and other epithelial tissues ++

Mixed Carotenoids +
Important plant-pigment antioxidants from algae; pro-vitamin A; affinity for skin and other epithelium ++

Milk Thistle +
Particular affinity for the liver, a site of significant oxidative stress due to its detoxification functions ++

Grape Seed Extract +
pecial affinity for blood vessel and collagen support ++

Selenium +
A cofactor for glutathione peroxidase; protects cells from lipid peroxidation ++

alpha-Lipoic Acid +
Antioxidant in both fat- and water-soluble environments; special affinity for nerve cell membranes and the live

?á++ + = ANTIOXIDANT
|++ = TISSUE AFFINITY

Active Ingredients Per Capsule:
Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C source) 450 mg.
Vitamin E (d-Alpha Tocopheryl) (175 IU.) 128.7 mg.
Grape Seed extract 45 mg.
Milk Thistle extract (Silybum marianum) 45 mg.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid 15 mg.
Mixed Carotenoids (1,800 IU.) 11.25 mg.
Vitamin A (Palmitate) (1,800 IU.) 7.2 mg.
Selenium Picolinate 10 mcg.

Other Ingredients:

Natural bacon flavoring.

Contains ingredient derived from soy.

Small Animal Anti-Oxidant Suggested Use:

Cats (all): One half capsule daily; as needed.

Dogs (to 50 lbs): Two capsules daily; as needed.

Dogs (50-100 lbs): Four capsules daily; as needed.

Dogs (+100 lbs): Two capsules daily for each 50 lbs; as needed.

Recommended as an antioxidant for small animals.

Warnings:

For use in dogs and cats only.

Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven. If animal's condition worsens or does not improve, stop product administration and consult your veterinarian. Toxic to cats above 13 mg/kg body weight. In cats, alpha lipoic acid is hepatotoxic. Not for use with anticoagulants. Not recommended for long-term use.

For animal use only. Keep out of the reach of children and other animals. In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately.