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  • Whole tissue supplements and glandular therapies involve feeding glands, organs or tissues from healthy animals to patients. Supplements are given either as fresh tissue or as tissue extracts…

  • N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a chemically modified form of the dietary amino acid cysteine. Cysteine and NAC contain sulphur, which is key to protecting the body from damage by oxidation. Other…

  • Cats do have a requirement for vitamin A in their diet and deficiency can lead to problems. However, too much vitamin A can also be harmful and this can lead to toxicity. Signs of vitamin A…

  • Probiotics contain normal naturally occurring 'good' bacteria and 'good' yeast. They are used to re-colonise the gastrointestinal tract when the normal balance of microflora (bacteria) has…

  • Aminocaproic acid is an agent that prevents the breakdown of fibrin, a protein needed for blood clotting. It has been advocated by R.M. Clemmons, Associate Professor of Neurology and…

  • Calendula is a wonderful healing herb. It is derived from calendula officinalis, the pot marigold. The name "calendula" refers to the plant’s tendency to bloom according to the…

  • 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…

  • Coenzyme Q-10 (‘CoQ10’ or ‘ubiquinone’) is a fat soluble nutrient, abundant in the body. It is a vital component of the mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell.…

  • Colostrum is the antibody-rich milk produced from the mother’s mammary glands during the first few days of life. It contains thousands of antibodies (immunoglobulins), lactoferrin,…

  • Garlic, the bulb of the plant Allium sativum, is a well-known herb and popular ingredient for cooking. It is supplied in raw form as the fresh bulb; as a liquid alcohol extract; or in gelatin…