Dog Arthritis Disease Modifier User Guides Part 5 – Cell Advance

Protecting Your Dog’s Cells

Antioxidants are substances that prevent or stop the oxidation process. Just like in humans, the oxidation process in dogs happen when food is converted into energy. The oxidation process can also be triggered by outside factors such as pollution. When oxidation occurs, free radicals are produced. These free radicals are highly reactive oxygen atoms that start damaging reactions in cells, protein and DNA. Antioxidants either stop the chemical reaction caused by free radicals or prevent the oxidation process from producing these harmful reactive atoms.

Why are antioxidants good for your dog?

The oxidation process cannot be completely prevented. As long as the dog lives, the dog’s system constantly defends itself from free radicals. Hence, dog owners need to make sure that their dog is receiving the right amount of antioxidants.

Dog arthritis is a chronic disease that targets the cartilage in the joints. According to statistics, 7 out of 10 dogs suffer from the disease. The danger with dog arthritis is that it can progress to a point where controlling its symptoms becomes very difficult and potent drugs that may have dangerous side effects need to be used. So for this reason, the prevention, early detection and the early treatment of the disease can save the lives of many dogs, and antioxidants can play an important role through protecting the cartilage tissue from free radical damage.

Vet’s Recommendations

There are many products on the market that provide antioxidants; nevertheless, dog owners need to look for products that are specifically for dogs. One of the most trusted brands is Cell Advance for dogs.

The product contains five types of antioxidants:

1. Free Radical Scavengers – Vitamins A, C, and E support the immune system and protect cells from free radicals.
2. Alpa-lipoic acid and coenzyme Q10 – ALA is a water and fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cells from radicals produced inside and outside the body while Coenzyme Q10 supports the immune system.
3. Amino acids – L-cystine, L-lysine, Methionine and L-glutathione promotes body detoxification.
4. Enzymes – catalase helps rid the body of free radicals.
5. Bioflavanoids – quercitin, rutin, and hesperidin supports vascular and connective health.

Cell Advance is available in two potencies: Cell Advance 440 for small dogs and Cell Advance 880 for large dogs. For Cell Advance 440 give 1 capsule daily per 10 lbs of body weight. For Cell Advance 880 give 1 capsule per 20 lbs. of body weight, daily. If more than one capsule is needed, give one in the morning and the other in the evening.