What is perna? Perna (perna canaliculus), the green-lipped mussel, is a shellfish that is a natural source of glycosaminoglycans (GAGS) including chondroitin. It also contains a number of other nutrients, including essential fatty acids, carotenoids, and other compounds possessing antioxidant and … [Read more...]
Olive Leaf
December 13, 2011 by
What is olive leaf? Olive leaf extract is taken from the tree Olea europaea. Why recommend administration of olive leaf to my pet? Olive leaf extract exhibits both anti-viral and antibacterial effects; it may also be effective against various yeast infections (Candida, ringworm.) The … [Read more...]
Cetyl Myristoleate
December 13, 2011 by
What is cetyl myristoleate? Cetyl myristoleate (CM) is an ester (a compound produced by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol) of a fatty acid (myristoleic acid) commonly found in fish oils, dairy, butter, and animal fat. It was first isolated in 1994 from Swiss Albino mice found to be immune … [Read more...]
