Supplements and Pet Meds for Improved Liver Function and Support
Pet supplements, meds and herbal remedies for improved health through better liver function and support
Understanding How Denosyl and Other SAMe Supplement Products Work
The liver, as a life-essential organ, performs many important functions in the body,
including detoxification (removal of harmful waste products), as well as,
production of essential hormones, enzymes, proteins and other substances vital to
life and overall health. Popular SAMe pet supplements like
Denosyl,
Zentonil and
S-Adenosyl contain
S-
Adenosyl
Methionin
e
also known as
SAMe, a compound ingredient you may recognize from human liver supplement product labels too.
SAMe is a natural biochemical produced in the body that works as a valuable antioxidant to
enhance the production of beneficial phospholipids in liver cell membranes.
SAMe's contribution to better health involves biochemically donating
part of it's chemical structure to another ...
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Natural, Homeopathic and Chinese Herbal Remedies for Liver Support
There are a variety of natural pet liver function support products available on the market today,
including
Ecliptex chinese yin herbal remedy,
Quercenol,
Hepagen C,
Hepagen F,
S.A.T., and,
Newton's
homeopathic detoxifier, all of which are designed to help maintain better liver function and
support through utilization of herbal remedy ingredients. It is important to note that
herbal remedy meds are seldom regulated, and that they can sometimes cause side effects or
adverse reactions with other drugs in spite of being "natural",
herbal, homeopathic or non-prescription products. In other words,
herbal remedy does not necessarily
mean safe and you should always consult your veterinarian before begining
any treatment regimen
for your pet, even a natural or homeopathic one.
Prescription Diet Canine L/D Dog Food
Prescription Diet l/d was created by veterinarians
specifically for the nutritional management of dogs with liver disorders. It is designed to be
highly digestible, with high quality protein sources that reduce the liver workload
and aid in the regeneration of liver tissue. It also has antioxidant nutrients
like Vitamin E, Vitamin C and selenium to help combat oxidative stress. Prescription l/d is
available for purchase online, shipping is usually ground only and is a little more expensive
than "smaller" pet meds items, but still within a range that makes buying online a viable option.
Other Antioxidant and Nutritional Supplements For Liver Function
Several nutritional supplements for pets contain ingredients to specifically aid in liver support
and function including
Gluta-DMG which is designed to boost the immune system and aid in the
production of glutathione, an antioxidant that helps support liver function.
Marin, by the
makers of Denosyl, is also a popular liver supplement. Marin contains Silybin which has been
shown to have beneficial effects on liver function, and the antioxidant Vitamin E to help protect
the liver's cell from damage. Another supplement,
Proanthozone, is actually a joint care antioxidant
formula designed to inhibit production of the enzymes that break down the collagen in joint tissues.
However, Proanthozone also contains the antioxidants Vitamin E and Glutathione, both of which help support liver function.