Please choose to continue your session or sign out now. CRACKS AROUND THE MOUTH SORES AROUND THE UMBILICUS What do the above have in common? Sally, a two year old Cocker Spaniel with beautiful melting brown eyes, was presented to me at an obedience seminar with these symptoms. Her owner, a very conscientious young woman was quite distraught. She had been carefully following a natural diet and providing an excellent environment for her youngThere seemed to be no apparent reason for Sally's problems. But there was quite an obvious reason. Sally was deficient in Vitamin B complex acts as a co-enzyme promoting biochemical reactions to change carbohydrates into glucose providing energy to the body. It is necessary in a dog's diet for the assimilation of protein and fat. set of vitamins flushes through the body in four to eight Commercial dog food contains this complex, but it is fragile, being destroyed by heat, light and air.
Commercial dog food in processing reaches temperatures beyond 118 degrees F. that kills or alters many vitamins, minerals and aminoThe amount of complex actually available to the dog through commercial diets therefore is minimal. Many of the B-vitamins are destroyed when exposed to light and air. So if the food is left in the dog bowl for any length of time, any B-complex vitamins that are present, are destroyed. It is crucial therefore that the B-complex vitamins are added as a supplement both to commercial and This complex is available naturally in liver, milk, eggs, brewers yeast, wheat bran, wheat germ, kelp, molasses, kidney and heart, but even diets containing these, often fall short of providing today's dog with enough Vitamin B toBeing a water soluble vitamin, it needs to be fed twice a day. Vegetarian diets for dogs are notoriously low in Vitamin B and it is critical that the Complex be added to You can tell if your dog has this deficiency
by looking at the following list. The B-complex vitamins work more efficiently if there is sufficient Vitamin C in the diet and both are critical to protein and fat absorption. If your dog has chronic ear problems, kidney, liver or metabolic diseases, skin allergies, pigmentation changes, epilepsy or behavioral changes including aggression, timidity, fear and anxiety or an inability to think and act clearly, he may be showing a deficiency in B-complex The B vitamins can be bought as singleIt is possible to buy B-1, B6, B12, etc. use these vitamins without using the whole complex. Foods containing B vitamins contain several of them, and there is no known food in which they are isolated. you decide to feed extra B6 for example, it should always be fed along with a complex tablet. No one part of the vitamin should be isolated for more than one month without re-evaluation. B-Complex vitamins should also be fed at any
time antibiotics are used. Most antibiotics destroy the B-vitamins in the intestinal tract, often resulting in diarrhea. Providing enough Vitamin B complex will help your dog stay healthy and young and will allow him to deal with daily stresses and strains and also to help your dog repel fleas Sally the cocker spaniel is now a happy dog. Her teeth are clean, her breath doesn't smell, she is shedding naturally twice a year, the spots on her tummy have disappeared, and her pigmentation has darkened. obedience class has improved, and she retains what she learns, andWhat an eye opener it was for her owner to see that such a small thing could make such a big difference in Sally'sNancy R. Cohen / Photodisc / Getty ImagesVitamin B Complex, Wheat Grass, Garlic, Calcium and Vitamin E Because alcohol is a diuretic, you lose a lot of vitamins and nutrients during a night on the town. The most important of which are vitamins B and C. Those people that use a vitamin B complex — a pill that includes B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), folic acid, B6 and B12, among others — to combat hangovers swear by their effectiveness.
The most heralded is B12 (also called cobalamin), which performs a key role in the functioning of the brain and nervous system. Another option is to take an effervescent vitamin supplement that packs a hangover-fighting punch. Emergen-C is popular in the U.S. and Berocca is a hit internationally. While there isn't much science proving the effectiveness of this method, the extra vitamins shouldn't do you any harm. Fans of this method suggest taking one vitamin complex before drinking and one the next morning with some food.While hair loss can be attributed to some medical conditions such as alopecia, it’s also a natural part of growing older. But there are small things you can do every day that may help. Here’s the lowdown on the top 5 vitamins that can help keep your hair healthy, strong, and help to lower the risk of potential loss. Recommended daily doses should not exceed 100 mcg in adolescents or adults. Vitamin A is a commonly known antioxidant also known as retinol.
Its function is mainly to promote eye health*; however, it’s also widely used as a means to promote healthy hair. Vitamin A helps to produce healthy sebum, an oily substance secreted by the scalp, which keeps hair from drying out and breaking off.* In addition, Vitamin A fights free radicals that weigh your hair down.* While Vitamin A is essential to healthy hair, you must exercise caution, as too much Vitamin A can lead to toxicity and can actually result in the opposite effect – hair loss. The maximum daily amount you should consume, either through supplementation, through your diet, or both combined is 25,000 IU. Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals,* is often referred to as the “good skin” vitamin,* but its assistive properties go far beyond the skin. Vitamin E also helps the body’s blood circulation by increasing oxygen uptake, which in turn aids the body in producing new hair.* In addition, some believe that Vitamin E has an affect on the body’s immune function, further increasing it’s potential to reduce hair loss risk.* It can be taken by mouth, applied topically or can be found in the following foods
The recommended dosage of Vitamin E is at least 400 IUs a day. However, caution must be exercised when supplementing with Vitamin E as too much has been known to cause bleeding due to blood thinning. Because of its blood thinning properties, it’s also important to remember to discontinue the use of Vitamin E prior to any type of surgery. Pantothenic acid can be found in many Vitamin B complex vitamins, but can also be found in various foods, such as whole grains and eggs. The last vitamin that is important for healthy hair is Inositol. Inositol is, unofficially, grouped into the Vitamin B group of vitamins. It’s certainly not a commonly known vitamin, but is responsible for a number of support functions within the body. Citrus fruits and cantaloupe Naturally, vitamin supplementation alone will never take the place of a healthy, balanced diet. But with proper supplements, you can combat hair loss and slow down premature graying of the hair all while growing old gracefully.