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FORMULATION
port fat metabolism and muscle mass maintenance.
This amino acid can be leveraged to help
pets burn fat more efficiently, Gagné added.
Petcurean's GO! SOLUTIONS WEIGHT
MANAGEMENT + JOINT CARE formulas
for dogs and cats are formulated with
L-carnitine to support fat burning and heart
health. Other ingredients include a fiber-rich
psyllium husk and flaxseed to help with satiety,
as well as supplemental glucosamine and chondroitin
in the dog recipe to support mobility, Lantz
shared. The cat food recipe specifically includes inPolyphenol-rich
botanical
extracts,
such as green tea
extract, can address
the root causes of
oxidative stress and inflammation
that occur
with obesity-related
metabolic dysfunction.
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creased levels of dietary choline, which has been shown to
support fat metabolism in cats and has been the focus of
recent research by Alex Rankovic, Ph.D., at the University
of Guelph on nutritional weight management strategies.
Because obesity can cause stress to a pet's joints, ingredients
that address mobility - such as glucosamine and
chondroitin - can also benefit a weight management formulation.
The inclusion of fish oils, which are touted as
good sources of Omega fatty acids EPA and DHA, can help
relieve joint inflammation and increase insulin sensitivity.
Diamond Pet Foods' CARE Weight Management diets
for dogs and cats combine supplemental L-carnitine,
Omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants and probiotics in low-fat,
high-fiber formulas to support weight management and aid
symptoms of pet obesity, Brinkmann shared.
" Fish oils contain EPA and DHA, and higher concentrations
of EPA in the blood have been associated with an
increased concentration of adiponectin, an insulin sensitizing
hormone, in dogs and cats, " Streeter explained. " Future
prospective studies could investigate the potential to utilize
fish oils which are high in EPA in the diet to understand if
it has any potential effect on insulin sensitization and body
condition, as well as body composition in dogs. "
Isoflavones also offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
properties. When included in a weight management diet,
these compounds can increase daily energy expenditure,
reduce oxidative stress and weight gain, and decrease fat accumulation,
according to Gagné.
" Purina recently completed a six-month clinical study
that compared a metabolic test diet with those of a control
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