Description
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.
- Antioxidant nutrients and botanicals
- Broad-spectrum antioxidant support
- Neutralize free radicals
Thorne Research 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.
| ANTIOXIDANT | TISSUE AFFINITY |
| 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 | Special 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 liver |
Available in 120 Capsules
Details
Country of Origin: USA
Manufacturer: Thorne Research
Shipping Weight: 0.3
Ingredients
Ingredients
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.
This product contains
Milk Thistle, which may interfere with the update of P450 drugs.
Instructions
Suggested Use
| Pet Type | Weight | Dosage |
| Cat | All | 1/2 Capsule daily; as needed |
|
| Dog | 0 - 50 lbs | 2 Capsules daily; as needed |
| 50 - 100 lbs | 4 Capsules daily; as needed |
| Over 100 lbs | 2 Capsules daily for each 50 lbs; as needed |
Warning
Ingredients in this product have not been adequately tested for use in pregnancy or lactation. If animal is pregnant, lactating, or might become pregnant while taking this product, consult your veterinarian before using.