Antioxidants

Antioxidants benefit our bodies as well as those of our pets by fighting free radicals—unstable molecules. Scientists believe these unstable molecules may contribute to many diseases and accelerate signs of aging by attacking healthy cells.

If you've seen a freshly sliced apple gradually turn brown, this is a form of oxidation. Antioxidants protect by neutralizing unstable electrons, like lemon juice on an apple keeps it from turning brown.

Poor quality pet food leads to the production of many more free radicals, plus the chemical preservatives used to stabilize them make pet food a source of free radicals. Air pollutants (cigarette smoke is the worst), pesticides, formaldehyde, cleaning fluids, paint and furniture polish are a few of the things that cause free radicals. There is no part of your pet's body safe from free radical damage.

Arthritis, skin disease, cataracts in dogs and most of the viral diseases associated with cats respond well while on support of antioxidant enzymes. Clinical studies at Indiana University School of Medicine and Clemson University's Department of Microbiology validated these facts.