Canine Immune System Support, 3.9 oz (110 g)

Canine Immune System Support is a supplement that supports dogs' immune system function, endocrine health, and provides nutritional and biochemical support.

• Provides nutritional and biochemical support for healthy immune system
• Supports healthy immune system function
• Supports immune cell health
• Supports endocrine health
• Supports healthy inflammatory processes
• Provides antioxidant support
• Beneficial for dogs responding to common environmental challenges

How the Canine Immune System Works

A dog’s immune system is a complex array of cells that are found throughout the body. Immune cells are designed to work in conjunction with other cells to provide a defense against unwanted invaders. The complexity of a dog’s immune system requires a multidimensional approach of nutritional factors. The nutritional support of the immune system is directed at facilitating normal function and is not intended to be suppressive or stimulating.

How Zinc Supports Canine Immune Health

Zinc plays a vital role in immune cell signaling. Zinc homeostasis influences immune cell activity, function, and development by directly influencing their formation or altering signal protein secretion.^1-6

How Kelp Supports the Canine Immune System

Kelp is a whole food source of iodine. Iodine is thought to support the function of  immune cells.⁷ Iodine also indirectly possesses antioxidant activity.⁸

Citations

1. Wellinghausen, N., Kirchner, H. & Rink, L. The immunobiology of zinc. Immunology today 18, 519-521 (1997).
2. Ibs, K.H. & Rink, L. Zinc-altered immune function. The Journal of nutrition 133, 1452s-1456s (2003).
3. Maywald, M., Wessels, I. & Rink, L. Zinc Signals and Immunity. International journal of molecular sciences 18(2017).
4. Kitamura, H., et al. Toll-like receptor–mediated regulation of zinc homeostasis influences dendritic cell function. Nature Immunology 7, 971-977 (2006).
5. Maares, M. & Haase, H. Zinc and immunity: An essential interrelation. Arch Biochem Biophys 611, 58-65 (2016).
6. Wessels, I., Maywald, M. & Rink, L. Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function. Nutrients 9(2017).
7. Venturi, S. Current Chemical Biology 5, 155-162 (2011).
8. Venturi, S. Evolutionary significance of iodine. Current Chemical Biology 5, 155-162 (2011).

Directions for Use:

For use in dogs. To support immune system.  

Administer orally. Best if given with food. Includes 1/2 tsp. or 1/8 tsp. scoop.

1-10 lbs	1/8 teaspoon 1x per day
11-20 lbs	1/8 teaspoon 2x per day
21-40 lbs	1/4 teaspoon 2x per day
41-60 lbs	1/2 teaspoon 2x per day
61-80 lbs	3/4 teaspoon 2x per day
>80 lbs	1 teaspoon 2x per day

Scoop Information

A 1/8 tsp scoop is included with the small canine powder bottles, and a 1/2 tsp scoop is included with the large canine powder bottles.