ThorneVet CurcuVet-SA50 Muscle Joint GI Liver & Eye Support for Small Dogs & Cats -- 90 Soft Chews

ThorneVet CurcuVet-SA50 Muscle Joint GI Liver & Eye Support for Small Dogs & Cats Description Muscle, Joint, GI, Liver, and Eye Support For Dogs & Cats Optimally absorbable curcumin-sunflower phospholipids to maintain a healthy inflammatory response in animals.   CurcuVet-SA50 is curcumin formulated to help maintain the normal inflammatory response in the GI tract, liver, and musculoskeletal system of cats and smaller dogs. CurcuVet-SA150 is for medium-to-large dogs. Curcumin, the orange pigment in turmeric (the primary ingredient in curry), is a powerful antioxidant that offers numerous benefits for joint health, hepatic support, gastrointestinal health, and cardiovascular function because it helps to maintain the animal’s normal cytokine balance. However, in both humans and companion animals, curcumin is poorly absorbed into the bloodstream. CurcuVet®, a unique and patented curcumin extract available exclusively from ThorneVet, is a significantly better-absorbed form of curcumin than other forms of curcumin. Studies have demonstrated that CurcuVet supports a healthy inflammatory response in cats and dogs; for example, a recent European study found that CurcuVet was effective in helping to maintain a healthy cytokine balance in dogs. CurcuVet-SA50 is formulated for cats and smaller dogs, and Curcuvet-SA150 is intended for medium-to-large sized dogs.   In numerous animal studies, curcumin has shown the ability to help maintain healthy intestinal mucosa under various adverse conditions. Among the effects noted in the various trials have been decreased nuclear factor-kappaB, nitric oxide, and free radicals in the colonic mucosa.   Curcumin’s liver-protective effect is due in large part to its ability to scavenge free radicals. But curcumin also enhances the animal’s natural antioxidant system by increasing the level of glutathione, thereby aiding in liver detoxification and inhibiting nitrosamine formation.   Scientists at Indena S.p.A., the worldwide experts in botanical extract technology, uncovered the key to curcumin absorption – phytosome technology. Phytosomes are plant extracts bound to phospholipids, which are essential components of all cell membranes. When taken orally, phospholipids are very well absorbed. So by attaching a curcumin molecule to a phospholipid, the curcumin can be carried across the cell membrane for superior absorption. Directions Suggested Use:   Cats: 1/2-1 soft chew dailyDogs: 1-3 soft chew per 25 lbs. of body weight daily *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Supplement Facts Servings per Container: 0 Amount Per Serving% Daily Value Active Ingredients per 1.5 gram Soft Chew: Curcumin Phyrosome (Cucuma longa extract (root) / Phospholipid complex from Sunflower) (CurcuVet®)50 mg Other Ingredients: Arabic gum, buffered white distilled vinegar, chick pea flour, chicory root, citric acid, coconut glycerin, coconut oil, guar gum, natural hickory smoke flavor, rosemary extract, sunflower lecithin, sunflower oil, tapioca starch. Warnings For animal use only. Keep out of the reach of children and animals. In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately. Because our ingredients are derived from natural sources, the color of our soft chews and powders can sometimes change. The product you receive may contain additional details or differ from what is shown on this page, or the product may have additional information revealed by partially peeling back the label. We recommend you reference the complete information included with your product before consumption and do not rely solely on the details shown on this page. For more information, please see our full disclaimer.