Antioxidants are widely recognized as one of the most important weapons in our battle against pet aging and disease. All the physiological processes in pets and people require oxygen, which provides us with energy. Bi-products of burning oxygen, similar to the sparks given off by a fire, are also produced in your pet's body. These little sparks are commonly known as free radicals, and are the major cause of pet aging. In fact, they are responsible for up to 90% of the degenerative diseases we associate with aging in pets as well as in people.
Antioxidants counteract the damaging effects of these everyday physiological processes. Anti-oxidants are the vitamins, minerals,nutrients, and enzymes that play a vital role in preventing chronic pet diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure, liver dysfunction, dementia, arthritis, allergies and cataracts. Continue reading...