When our pets are struggling with aching limbs, it’s hard to watch.
Whether it’s struggling to jump on the bed, lying in their basket all day, or pull away when we stroke them, there are many warning signs that they’re in discomfort.
The good news is that with Honest Paws Relief Tasty Turmeric Flavored Bites you can help relieve aches, strains, and discomfort in as little as one hour. And give your pet the comfort in life they deserve.
What is Turmeric for Dogs?Let's start with the basics.
Turmeric is a spice that is yellow-orange in color. It gives curry its deep, earthy flavor and is commonly used in Indian and Thai dishes. Whether or not you realized it at the time, you’ve likely had turmeric before. As a matter of fact, you probably have some in your kitchen cabinet right now, as you’re reading this.
Turmeric is a member of the ginger family. It’s a root that is native to Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Although turmeric root has been widely used in holistic health for hundreds of years in humans, its benefits for our furry friends have only recently been getting the recognition it deserves.
And the best part? It’s totally safe for dogs.
There are many reasons to add turmeric to your dog's diet. From supporting joint health to relieving discomfort. Turmeric is an extremely important little spice that may just make a world of difference for your dog.
What is Curcumin
Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric. It is found in the roots and bulbs of the Curcuma longa plant. We've learned quite a bit about this primary active ingredient from the 6,000+ published studies on turmeric. Curcumin has antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.
In fact, because of its incredible healing potential, curcumin earned the nickname, "cure-cumin" in one study at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
What is Turmeric Good For?
The health benefits of turmeric are very impressive. Let's take a look!
Turmeric Supports Body's Natural Anti-Inflammatory Response in Dogs
Turmeric supports the body's natural anti-inflammatory response, but what exactly does that mean?
When you think about inflammation, you may consider it to be associated with conditions like joint issues and swelling alone. However, inflammation is at the core of a number of health problems.
Not all inflammation is bad. It's simply the natural response to bacteria, trauma, and toxins in your dog’s body. If your dog is exposed to harmful bacteria or experiences something traumatic, blood flow to the affected area would increase, and an army of white blood cells would be automatically sent to the site of injury or infection. It is this substantial increase in white blood cells to a specific area that is characteristic of inflammation. The initial stages of inflammation, or the acute phase, is also characterized by increased heat, redness, swelling, pain, and loss of function.
However, problems arise when inflammation persists for weeks, months, or even years. However, there is good news! Studies have shown that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) supports the body's natural inflammatory response.
Antioxidant Properties
Turmeric also has powerful antioxidant properties. By fighting free radicals, antioxidants have the ability to slow aging and degeneration.
While free radicals exist and are naturally formed in the body, they can also develop on exposure to pesticides, processed dog food, chemicals, pollution, radiation, and toxins. Turmeric works to fight off these free radicals and prevent potentially irreversible cell damage.
Turmeric for Discomfort
Turmeric's is also make it great for relief from discomfort. Inflammation typically involves swelling and can make your beloved dog very uncomfortable. Turmeric helps to significantly reduce this discomfort.
When your dog ages, your dog’s mobility will naturally decline as well. Adding turmeric to your dog’s diet is a safe, effective way to support their joints and put some pep in their step.
Turmeric Supports Heart Health
Another great feature of turmeric is that it promotes heart health. That's right! Turmeric is able to lower LDL cholesterol (the bad kind of cholesterol) and reduce the potential for blood clots.
Turmeric Supports Gut Health
Turmeric has a positive impact on gut health as well. Inflammation of the gut can result in a wide variety of issues, such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
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