New from BioStar: Optimum K9 Healthy Weight

BioStar presents the newest addition to the Optimum K9 line: Optimum K9 Healthy Weight. Get the support you trust from our Optimum line of multivitamin & mineral supplements, now with specific ingredients chosen to support normal blood glucose and lipid profiles and promote healthy energy levels in dogs of all shapes and sizes.

Prevalence and health risks of obesity:

A 2018 clinical survey from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found that 55.8% of participating dogs were overweight or obese. We formulated Optimum K9 Healthy Weight to support our beloved companions because we know about the health challenges that go along with obesity:

• increased stress on the body that can lead to arthritis,
• high blood pressure,
• diabetes,
• hypertension,
• heart disease and more.

Understanding your pet’s weight is one of the most influential factors of longevity, quality of life, and disease prevention.

Advanced formula:

Optimum K9 Healthy Weight includes added antioxidants to support a normal inflammatory response because obesity can lead to or exacerbate inflammatory conditions. In addition, this formula combines organic spirulina for its superior plant chelated mineral content, organic kelp for additional minerals and thyroid support, and organic kale for the sulfur that’s essential to tissue elasticity, antioxidant production, and regulation of metabolism.

The addition of Crominex® 3+:

Crominex® 3+ provides a proprietary blend of bioavailable chromium, Indian gooseberry, and shilajit. Chromium is a trace mineral that is involved in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, and can help to maintain lean body mass. Indian gooseberry (or amla) helps increase the production of nitric oxide, the body’s master circulatory molecule. Shilajit helps improve the action of the mitochondria, promoting healthy energy on a cellular level. Both shilajit and amla are classified as Rasayanas in Ayurvedic medicine, meaning that they are rejuvenating and revitalizing for the whole body.

Medicinal mushrooms for stress support:

Reishi and Cordyceps medicinal mushrooms support the body’s response to stress by acting on the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis. They are known as adaptogens that support homeostasis in the body. Further, a study on the effects of Cordyceps on diabetic rats suggests that Cordyceps can be an important food to support animals with metabolic challenges (Lo, Tu, Lin, Lin, 2004). BioStar’s medicinal mushrooms contain all parts of the mushroom- the mycelium, spores, and fruiting bodies for full-spectrum benefits.

Red Reishi Mushroom

Cordyceps Mushrooms

Nutrient support:

Optimum K9 Healthy Weight contains additional nutrient-dense, bioavailable ingredients to support your dog’s whole body from the inside out. Ingredients include:

Organic kelp supports the thyroid by providing a bioavailable source of iodine; plus calcium, manganese, boron, zinc, iodine, and magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, and folate.

Organic spirulina, with its plant chelated multi-mineral complex and full spectrum of amino acids.

Organic yeast flakes, which provide the B-complex including B-12, plus magnesium and copper.

Almond powder, one of the richest sources of vitamin E, providing both alpha and gamma tocopherols.

Proprietary probiotic blend, including micro-encapsulated L.acidophilus, L.reuteri, L.salivarius for GI tract support.

Organic blueberry powder, loaded with antioxidants, and a good source of vitamin K for bone health.

Organic kale, containing vitamins A, C, K, along with sulfur, which is a critical element required for biological activation of enzymes, synthesizing specific antioxidants, proper insulin function, and is an important component in the body’s production of glucosamine sulfate.

Coconut meal, for protein.

Dessicated beef liver, for essential amino acids including Taurine, and CoQ10 for healthy heart function.

Organic Hemp seeds, for fiber, protein and essential fatty acids.

Maintain a healthy weight:

Optimum K9 Healthy Weight™ is a supplement made especially for dogs that need to watch their waistlines. As an addition to your dog’s meals, this formula helps maintain a healthy weight while ensuring your dog is getting the vitamins, minerals and whole body support he needs from real bioavailable ingredients.

Now Available!

References:

Lo, Tu, Lin, and Lin. (2004). The anti-hyperglycemic activity of the fruiting body of Cordyceps in diabetic rats induced by nicotinamide and streptozotocin. Life Science. 74(23):2897-908.

Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. (2018). 2018 Pet Obesity Survey Results.