We have developed using all human grade ingredients, a new product that we have dubbed Bone Builder. Its design would also allow us to call it muscle builder as well. Bone Builder allows us to mimic the best effects of Bovine, Porcine and even our very popular Organic Elk Bone meal. 

All minerals extracted are from certified Organic sources and are safe for even human consumption. 

Calcium is essential for building strong bones and teeth. It also works in a proper functioning of body’s cell membranes. Calcium plays an important role in muscle growth, blood clotting and heart stabilization. It reduces nervous disorders and muscle cramps.

To make Bone Builder better than traditional bone meals, Nature’s Farmacy has boosted up the Magnesium level to .50%. Magnesium is necessary for growth and development, wound healing, immune system function, nervous and cardiovascular system health, and the absorption of calcium. Magnesium regulates active calcium transport and is important for strong bones.

Where calcium stimulates the muscles, magnesium is used to relax the muscles.

Phosphorous is considered the twin nutrient to Calcium. Phosphorous hardens the bones and teeth. Phosphorous plays an important role in transforming proteins, fats and carbohydrates into fuel.

Phosphorous in also needed for the blood’s acid balance or pH.

Copper is involved in red blood cell proliferation and maximizes the oxygen intake of cells. This mineral enhances the blood vessel’s strength and elasticity and does protective work preventing cell damage. 

Iron is a red blood cell component and therefore essential in oxygen’s circulation.  Iron also is recognized to promote muscle function.

Zinc is involved in most of the body’s metabolic processes. First in encourages the healing of wounds and burns. Secondly, Zinc increases the sensibility of all sensory organs. Thirdly it enhances the immune system. It is necessary to insure the proper functioning of insulin and normalizes the formation of collagen in the body.

Manganese is essential in all enzymatic systems and necessary in bone structure.

Iodine has long been recognized for its role in Thyroid function. 

Cobalt is an essential precursor to the absorption of B-12 vitamins.

Bone Builder M122 is available here.

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This exciting DOGZYMES® product, containing no carbohydrates, no fats, no sugars, no lactose, no artificial flavors is all natural and comes from only grass fed cows in New Zealand. DOGZYMES® Muscle Builder is 100% organically produced whey proteins isolate and Organic Peruvian Maca. An enhancing probiotic package is included to further its absorption into the Canine body. No preservatives and no fillers make DOGZYMES® Muscle Builder the only choice for Canine athletes.

Muscle Builder is comprised of high-biological-value proteins and proteins that have different functions. The main whey proteins are beta-lactoglobulin and alpha-lactoglobulin, two small globular proteins that account for about 70 to 80% of total whey protein. Proteins present in lesser amounts include the immunoglobulins IgG, IgA and IgM, but especially IgG, glycomacropeptides, bovine serum albumin, lactoferrin.

High-protein diets like those containing DOGZYMES® Muscle Builder have been found to reduce body weight and increase insulin sensitivity. There are several animal studies in which whey and whey factors are said to exert some positive effects on immunity and cancer. Observed immuno-enhancing properties are believed by some researchers to be related only partially to Muscle Builder’s nutritional effects. Enhancement of host humoral immune response has been associated, in some of these studies, with whey’s role in increasing glutathione levels in the body.

In animal studies at Australia’s University of Adelaide, whey proteins were found to be protective against colon cancer, relative to red meat and some other protein sources. A whey protein diet significantly decreased tumor burden and extended life in mice with colon cancer, compared to mice with colon cancer fed-standard diets.

Feed up to 1 gram of organic DOGZYMES® Muscle Builder per pound of body weight. Store at room temperature.

Muscle Builder can be purchased here. 

Sulfur is present in every cell of every living organism. Although we do get sulfur from much of what we eat there are cases that require MSM supplementation. Some animal research indicates MSM has the ability to relieve pain associated with:

1. Degenerative arthritis
2. Chronic back pain
3. Chronic headache
4. Muscle pain
5. Fibromyalgia
6. Tendinitis and Bursitis
7. Post – traumatic pain and inflammation
8. Allergies

There is much hype about the use of MSM as a cure all unfortunately there is little or no research to prove its efficacy. At Nature’s Farmacy, we do find anecdotal evidence that it helps in some cases of arthritis and therefore carry the product. Our MSM is 99% pure and of Human Grade.

MSM can be purchased here. MSM is an ingredient in Phyto-Flex CCM Plus and Bone & Joint Integrity.

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Ingredients: Kelp Powder, Alfalfa Powder, Ground Flaxseed Extract, Barley Grass Powder, Parsley Powder, Wheat Grass Powder, Oat Bran, Barley Malt Powder, Apple Fiber, Citrus/Fruit Pectin, Beet Powder, Soy Sprout Powder, Hawaiian Spirulina, Carrot Powder, Broccoli Powder, Tomato Powder, Kale Powder, Celery Powder, Cauliflower Powder, Asparagus Powder, Brussels Sprouts Powder, Garlic Powder, Ginger Powder.

Cornucopia Typical Analysis Per Pound

• Vitamin A:  57,000 IU/lb
• Vitamin D-3:  8,000 IU/lb
• Vitamin E:  460 IU/lb
• Vitamin C:  3,400 MG/lb
• Riboflavin: 45 MG/lb
• d-Pantothenic Acid:  190 MG/lb
• Choline:  7600 MG/lb
• Niacin:  225 MG/lb
• Thiamine:  20 MG/lb
• Pyridoxine:  20 MG/lb
• Biotin:  10 MG/lb
• Folic Acid:  5 MG/lb
• Copper:  100 ppm
• Iron:  1,000 ppm
• Manganese:  1,500 ppm
• Iodine:  5 ppm
• Selenium:  1.5 ppm

N-Z Colostrum is unique source of immunoglobulins. The immunoglobulins in N-Z Colostrum are specialized bioactive proteins or molecules found in serum and other tissue fluids, including the first milk of mammals (colostrum). There are five classes of immunoglobulins that are recognized in mammals Immunoglobulins G (IgG), Immunoglobulins A (IgA), Immunoglobulins M (IgM), Immunoglobulins E (IgE), and Immunoglobulins D (IgD).

The function of these molecules is to bind to invading organisms and to activate specific actions that help to prevent infection and to rid the body of disease causing pathogens. They function in cell killing, inflammation and prevention of bacterial and viral attachment. The most prevalent class of Immunoglobulins in all species is IgG. Immunoglobulins have an integral role in the immune defense system in that they form antibodies.

Many anecdotal reports on colostrum show it can used be treat allergies, cancer, ulcerative colitis, diarrhea, poor wound healing, hepatitis C, bacterial and viral infections, multiple sclerosis, lactose intolerance, obesity, and peptic ulcers.

Dosage 1/4 teaspoon per 20 lbs. of body weight

Guaranteed Analysis

• Protein, min:  70%
• Fat, min:  5%
• Lactose, max:  16%
• Globulin Protein:  18%

Ingredients

• 100% Dried Bovine Colostrum

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DHA- docosahexaenic acid and EPA- eicosapentaenoic acid

DHA suspiciously at best enhances brain function, and EPA supposedly lowers cholesterol, which is not prudent discussion in Canine. The research just isn’t there and doesn’t justify the hype of the past 5 years.

What we do know is in balance omega 3,6,9 are found in every cell and are important to every system in all mammals.  Diets containing too much omega 6 and 9 are prevalent in humans. Extra omega 3 often is easily noticed by an improvement in skin and hair. In humans when we look better, we feel better. 

Anecdotally we continually get confusing reports of miracle changes with omega 3 additions. Here in a business that sell omega 3 every day, we know all to well that a number simply see no difference with the addition of omega fatty acids. The variances between diets, species, breeds, families, and individuals each make a sound theory impossible. 

There have never been reported any negative effects of too much omega 3 causing harm.

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Nutritional Strategies

In recent years, the importance of gut health associated with a well-balanced gut microflora has been recognized as a fundamental precondition for optimizing Canine nutrition and overall health. Especially in periods of stress – such as weaning, change of diet, antibiotic therapy, going to shows, new homes, natural disasters, etc. – a stable gut microflora is vital to protect the host against pathogenic invasions.

In view of the educated opposition of Dog owners and their desire to eliminate, antibiotic overuse in Canine, intensive research has been focused on the development of alternative strategies to maintain health and performance status in modern Canine husbandry.

Different substances, referred to as natural growth promoters (NGP’s), have been identified as effective alternatives to antibiotics. At present, there is a large number of NGP’s available and marketed by Nature’s Farmacy, including organic acids, immune modulators, probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes, and phytobiotics.

All of these products have the potential to beneficially affect gut health and growth performance by establishing and maintaining a well-balanced gut microflora that protects the host against pathogenic invasion.

Organic Acids

At present, organic acids (acidifiers) are considered a promising option to replace antibiotics in Canine nutrition. Organic acids are natural constituents of plants and animal tissues, and their use as feed additives is already established in many countries (Frennier and Mroz, 2003).

Acidification of diets with organic acids and their salts is widely used to secure feed safety by preventing microbial degradation of foodstuffs in storage.

Furthermore, growth promoting effects of organic acids have been reported for different species, including dogs, pigs, cats, fish and birds.

Acidifiers commonly used in Canine nutrition are based on formic, propionic, citric, benzoic, or fumaric acid.

Addition of organic acids to diets results in a reduction of the pH values in both the foodstuff and the gastrointestinal tract, thus creating the unfavorable conditions for pathogenic microorganisms. Moreover, the decrease in gastric pH values improved the efficacy of pepsin, thus resulting in increased protein digestion, especially in puppies.

Immune-modulators

The gut mucosa is the largest contact surface between the host and the environment, representing a potential entrance gate for pathogens to invade the body.

Healthy dogs are protected by against pathogenic invasion by a highly efficient immune system. In puppies, however the acquired immune system starts to develop quite slowly after birth, thus making the puppy susceptible to gastrointestinal infections.

Recently, it has been recognized that the gut-associated immune system can be can be modulated by nutritional means (Adams, 2001). Among others, bacterial cell wall fragments and algae extracts have been shown to assist in stimulating the immune system by activating macrophages and lymphocytes. In addition, specific probiotic bacteria and phytogenic compounds originating from herbs and spices exert beneficial effects on the host immune system.

Microorganisms

Probiotics are live microorganisms that beneficially affect gut health by modification of the gut microflora, especially in puppies in which a stable gut microflora has not been established. These microorganisms must be encapsulated to remain effective and alive.

The only effective species in Canine are as follows; Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium thermophilum, Enterococcus faecium, Bacillus subtillus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Aspergillus oryzae, and Aspergillus niger.

Probiotics beneficially affect gut health by suppressing pathogenic bacteria through: (1) competition for attachment sites and nutrients in the gut, (2) reduction of the gut pH by producing organic acids, (3) release of bacteriocins such as lactoferrin, (4) stimulation of the host immune system. Undoubtedly, probiotics have the potential to decrease the risk of infections and intestinal disorders.

Prebiotics such as Fructo-ogilosaccharides (FOS), Manan-ogilosaccharides (MOS), or inulin are non-digestible carbohydrates that selectively stimulate the growth of beneficial bacterial species such as Lactobacilli or Bifidobacteria.

Depending on their chemical properties, prebiotics represent a substrate for these beneficial microorganisms. In contrast; prebiotic carbohydrates may not be used by harmful bacteria.

NSP enzymes

Commercial Canine kibble contains substantial amounts of insoluble and soluble non-starch polysaccharides (NSP’s) such as arabinoxylans, beta-glucans and cellulose. Insoluble NSP’s are main constituents of cereal cell walls. Thus, they encapsulate nutrients and limit their availability.

Furthermore, soluble NSP’s increase viscosity of the digesta in the gut, which impairs the accessibility between nutrients and digestive enzymes.        Additionally, high digesta viscosity is known to produce sticky stools, especially in canine.

Supplementation of digestive enzymes reduces digesta viscosity and increases nutrient availability by breaking down NSP fractions (Simon, 1998). Consequently, microbial fermentation of undigested nutrients in the large intestine is reduced, coinciding with lower production of ammonia and toxic amines.

Phytobiotics

Phytobiotics originate from leaves, roots, tubers, and fruits of herbs, spices, or other plants. They are either available in solid, dried and ground forms or as extracts (essential oils).

Phytobiotics and animals have lived symbiotically since the beginning of time. Most of our modern medicine and nutritional planning stems from modifications of animals self-healing instincts with phytobiotics.

Depending on their composition and influence of climatic conditions, locations and harvest time, phytobiotic preparations may vary in their ingredient composition.

To obtain optimum nutritional standards it must be recognized that the canine body is an intricate biosystemic collection of organs, cooperative cells, microbes, enzymes, nutrients, and synergistic energies.

Conclusion

The use of NGP’s represents a promising approach to replacing antibiotic therapies in modern canine feeding and management.

Different NGP’s, combined in a well-adjusted way, have the potential to successfully compete against pathogenic invasion and unfavorable dietary conditions such as changes in feed composition or quantity.

Perhaps nowhere else in animal husbandry has the danger of commercial kibble and modern medicine caused as much unnecessary suffering and death than in the care and treatment of the canine species. Yet, nowhere else in animal husbandry has the caretaker recognized the importance to seek out a balance of old and new technologies to extend the quality and longevity of life. The key to accomplishing this task lies in the continued use of NGP’s in canine nutrition and health management.

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Bitter Melon, has through anecdotal evidence been shown to:

1. Reduce blood sugar levels: Bitter Melon interferes with glucose absorption from the intestine and prevents adrenal hormones from stimulating the liver to produce glucose, both of which directly reduce blood sugar levels.

2. Eliminate insulin resistance: Bitter Melon repairs cell receptors to better recognize insulin, which virtually eliminates insulin resistance. Most medical sources agree that insulin resistance is the root cause of Type 2 diabetes. Cells are now much more successful at metabolizing glucose which further normalizes blood sugar levels.

3. Normalize insulin production: Bitter Melon stimulates the increased production of an organic compound that is naturally produced by the body. If the animal is Type 2, it is easily converted to insulin, which helps normalize and relieve stress on the pancreas, allowing it to heal. If the animal is Type 1, this conversion is not possible due to destroyed beta cells. Instead, this organic compound remains and functions just like insulin as a natural alternative.

4. Bitter Melon: Noted for its regulative abilities and to improve glucose tolerance, Bitter Melon is recommended by Dept. of Health in the Philippines as one of the best herbal medicines for diabetes management.

5. Feeding Instructions: Feed dogs weighing under 50lbs 1 capsule daily. Dogs weighing 50-100 lbs. – 2 capsules daily. Feed dogs weighing greater than 100lbs 3 capsules daily.

6. Guaranteed Analysis: Each capsule has a minimum net weight of 400mg of Bitter Melon. 

7. Ingredients: 100% Organic Bitter Melon

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