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Nutrients, Ingredients and Functional Ingredients
What are Nutrients?
Ginkgo, a Functional
Ingredient
Ginkgo has diverse properties; it is an
anti-oxidant and free-radical scavenger
and is believed to increase blood flow
and circulation, especially in the brain.
Nutrients are the building blocks of ingredients and they each play an unique
role in maintaining health and proper body function. Nutrients can be
extracted and added to the diet in purified forms or they can be obtained
through the digestion of ingredients, hence the importance of feeding your
pet highly digestible diets. Nutrients are divided into different categories:
protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water.
Protein-composed of a string of amino acids, proteins are crucial for many
body functions, such as growth and renewal of body tissues, support of the
immune system, production of enzymes and neurotransmitters and energy
supply.
Fat- a great source of energy and Omega Fatty acids. Fats molecules also play
a structural role in cell membranes and are crucial for transport of fat soluble
vitamins.
Spinach, a Natural source
of Vitamin K
Spinach is a rich source of anti-oxidants
and essential vitamins and minerals,
including Vitamin K. Vitamin K is an
important nutrient, essential for proper
blood coagulation via the synthesis of
prothrombin, a protein that converts
soluble fibrinogen into insoluble fibrin, a
major component of blood clot.
Carbohydrates-an excellent source of energy, carbohydrates can be divided
into sugars, starch and dietary fibres. Glucose is an important nutrient as it is
the fuel utilized by the brain. Aside from being a source of energy, starches
also provide structure to the kibble, while dietary fibres help maintain a
healthy digestive tract.
Vitamins and Minerals- many ingredients are rich in vitamins and minerals
and purified forms are often added to formulations to ensure pets receive
their daily required levels. All Nutram diets are 100% complete and balanced,
so extra supplementation is not necessary.
Water-Yes, water is also a nutrient! Water is involved in many processes in the
body, from nutrient absorption to waste excretion. Fresh clean water must be
available to your pet at all times.
What is the difference between Nutrients and Ingredients?
As mentioned above, nutrients are the building blocks of ingredients.
Ingredients, on the other hand, are the raw materials used in the making of
pet food. Nutram ingredients work together to provide the ideal balance of
nutrients cats and dogs require without the need for extra supplementation.
What are functional ingredients?
Functional ingredients are more than just a source of nutrients; they also
target specific issues to help improve the health of your pet. Nutram diets
offer a large variety of Functional ingredients, such as green Lipped Mussel,
Seaweed, L-carnitine, Chicory Root Extract, Fenugreek, Oat Fibre, Green Tea
leaves, Chamomile, Echinacea, Ginkgo, among others. To learn more about
each ingredient and their function, please visit our Ingredient Library at
www.nutram.com