Science of nutrition

Nutrient-dense, antioxidant powerhouses – one of nature’s finest sources of beta-carotene. Nutritionists at the Center for Science in the Public Interest ranked the sweet potato the world’s #1 vegetable for nutrition. A low GI elicits a gradual rise in blood sugar to keep your dog feeling satisfied for longer after eating.

A nutritious and filling cereal packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Also higher in fibre and protein than other grains. Some components, such as the soluble fibre, beta-glucan, and antioxidants known as avenanthramides are unique to oats. Lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels and protects against skin irritation.

Powerhouses of nutrition – high in nutrients, fibre, and antioxidants. An excellent source of molybdenum and a good source of manganese, copper, protein, folate, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and potassium. Peas also contain high levels of antioxidants and have strong anti-inflammatory properties from phytonutrients found almost exclusively in peas.

One of the world’s most valuable non-animal proteins due to its high level of digestibility and high content of essential amino acids. An excellent source of minerals, such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron; and vitamins B1, B3, and B6. A high vitamin C content promotes iron absorption.

Rapeseed oil supports brain, eye, skin, and coat health. It also helps with canine weight loss, strengthens the immune system, and supports cardiovascular health.

One of the world’s best complete protein foods, and a provider of potent plant antioxidants and all 20 amino acids, including the 10 essential acids that your dog’s body is unable to produce. Although often described as an ‘ancient grain’, quinoa is a seed that contains no gluten.

A good source of beta-carotene, fibre, vitamin K, potassium, and antioxidants. Carrots are a great source of vitamin A, the powerhouse vitamin for so much of your dog’s body. Carrots also provide ample amounts of vitamins C, D, and E, as well as many minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium.

A lean protein choice with plenty of fibre; a high concentration of thiamine, vitamin K, vitamin B-6, potassium, copper, selenium, zinc, and magnesium; but no saturated fat or cholesterol. They help boost immunity and aid weight loss.

A potent, gluten-free package of protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Chickpeas contain vitamin K, folate, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese, choline, and selenium, together with exceptional levels of iron, vitamin B-6, and magnesium. Good for dogs because they may reduce their risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and cancer.

A nutrient-rich, vegan food with many potential health benefits. Just a small amount provides a host of vitamins and minerals. Nutritional yeast provides energy and helps maintain healthy skin, coat, eyes, and mouth. For dogs with type-2 diabetes, the chromium content may help control sugar levels by improving glucose tolerance.

The most bio-available source of Omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA and a source of the potent antioxidant, fucoxanthin, that helps protect your dog’s cells from oxidative damage. It contains taurine, that supports your dog’s heart health and boosts its oral health. Helps promote gut health, reduce blood pressure, and supports a healthy thyroid function.

High in healthy saturated fats that can boost fat burning and provide your dog’s body and brain with quick energy. Saturated fats also raise levels of good HDL cholesterol in their blood, which is linked to reduced heart disease risk. To turn coconut oil fats into fuel requires only three steps – a huge improvement on the 26-step process for other fats.

Low in calories yet loaded with nutrients and antioxidants with a string of health benefits, including improved digestion, a lower risk of cancer, improved immunity, relief of arthritis symptoms, and improved recovery after surgery and strenuous exercise. The enzyme bromelain jumpstarts protein hydrolysis to extract more nutrition from plant proteins.

DHA is a major component of brain tissue and the retina, a key component of the heart, is located in healthy joints and plays a significant role in the control of multiple cellular functions like the inflammation or immune response. DHA omega-3 is essential for proper body functions and considered the most important nutritional lipid in your dog’s diet.

Turmeric is a golden spice with deep roots in traditional medicine and a growing body of modern research – providing curcuminoids and other bioactive compounds that support a balanced inflammatory response, contribute antioxidant protection, and complement joint and digestive health across a range of mechanisms.

An incredibly powerful medicinal herb used by Ayurvedic practitioners for over 3,000 years. It contains flavonoids and steroidal lactones called Withanaloides, known to help support a healthy response to stress and to bolster mood, immunity, and energy levels.

Described as ‘the vitamin tree’ by National Geographic, but possibly more famous for containing more antioxidants than any other whole fruit. Other health benefits of baobab include boosting the immune system, supporting bone strength, soothing the gastrointestinal system, and lowering inflammation.

This life-giving fungus – known as the ‘10,000-Year Mushroom’ and the ‘King of Herbs’ – has been an Asian go-to medicinal for over 2,000 years. They’re now noted for their unique collection of compounds, which include triterpenes, alkaloids, sterols, and a variety of essential polysaccharides, plus selenium, which is critical for the immune system.

A popular adaptogen, beloved by athletes for its power to boost endurance and reduce fatigue. Siberian ginseng is also used for chronic heart conditions, blood pressure management, diabetes, kidney disease, chronic fatigue, and rheumatoid arthritis.

An herb with worldwide popularity used to treat pain, inflammation, migraines, and other health issues. Echinacea contains an impressive variety of active compounds that boost health, such as caffeic acid, alkamides, phenolic acids, rosmarinic acid, and polyacetylenes.

A low-calorie food that’s rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Pumpkin is a great source of potassium and beta-carotene, the carotenoid that converts to vitamin A. The nutrients and antioxidants in pumpkin may boost your dog’s immune system, protect their eyesight, lower their risk of certain cancers and promote heart and skin health.

Cranberry is a well-regarded botanical with a long history of use in urinary tract health support – providing proanthocyanidins (PACs), anthocyanins, and other polyphenols that help prevent certain bacteria from adhering to urinary tract epithelial cells, contribute antioxidant protection, and support the health of the urinary tract and beyond.

Rich in valuable nutrients and powerful antioxidants, including lycopene that may reduce the risk of diseases associated with age, such as heart disease and cancer. The enzyme papain, found in papaya has been shown to jumpstart protein hydrolysis to extract even more nutrition from plant proteins.

A nutritious, low-carb, high-fibre, leafy green vegetable that contains high amounts of carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, iron, and calcium. Spinach may decrease oxidative stress, improve eye health, and help prevent heart disease and cancer.

The king of the super-healthy greens is one of the most nutritious plant foods on the planet. Kale is loaded with beneficial compounds, many of which have powerful medicinal properties including heart-protection and lowering of blood pressure, as well as anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-depressant, and anti-cancer effects.

An outstanding health-promoting herb containing powerful phenol antioxidants, such as carvacrol which has microbial-balancing benefits. Oregano may help fight off bacteria and viruses, potentially reduce the growth of cancer cells and help alleviate inflammation.

A herb with health benefits that include stress reduction and blood-sugar control. Basil may also be able to reduce blood pressure, inhibit bacterial growth connected with tooth decay, and provide antibiotic properties.

Another superfood that needs only to be consumed in small amounts for its health benefits to take effect. Parsley is packed with health-giving nutrients (including vitamins K, C, and A), essential oils (including myristicin and apiol), and antioxidant flavonoids.

A herb with the potential to support oral health, aid brain function, and lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels. The Romans believed that sage, which is high in antioxidants, had substantial healing properties, while the Chinese use it to treat colds, joint pain, typhoid fever, and kidney and liver issues.

Ginger is a versatile medicinal root with a broad range of evidence-based applications in canine health – providing gingerols, shogaols, and related bioactive compounds that support digestive comfort, contribute to a balanced inflammatory response, and complement joint health through several complementary mechanisms.

One of the world’s most widely used and well-documented medicinal plants, recommended for a variety of health applications. Traditionally used as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, mild astringent, and healing medicine. Chamomile has some unique properties that may improve the quality of your dog’s sleep.

A useful component of your dog’s diet with numerous health benefits and a history of medicinal use. Yucca contains high amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants, both of which can benefit the immune system and overall health. Yucca also has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe pain.

Quite possibly the healthiest fat on the planet. Olive oil is incredibly good for your dog. It’s rich in mono-unsaturated oleic acid, a fatty acid that’s believed to have many beneficial effects, including reducing inflammation. With its powerful antioxidants, olive oil is also good for your dog’s heart, brain, joints, and more.

Renowned since ancient times for its medicinal properties, rosemary was traditionally used to help alleviate muscle pain, improve memory, and boost the immune and circulatory systems. It may also improve digestion, offer neurological protection, and have anti-cancer properties.

Long regarded the “king of spices” it has been used in ancient Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Its concentration of powerful, health-giving compounds acts in synergy with other polyphenols and phytonutrients to enhance health benefits.

Sunflower seeds, which the oil is pressed from, are jam-packed with important nutrients and have been associated with a multitude of health benefits, ranging from enhanced skin health to protection against bone loss.

Calsporin is a research-backed, spore-forming probiotic strain with a well-established safety and efficacy profile in companion animal nutrition – providing Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544, a strain that supports gut microbiome balance, helps modulate the immune response at the gut level, and contributes to a healthy digestive environment through its capacity to survive the gastrointestinal tract in spore form.

Plays a vital role in building cartilage and is often used to treat arthritis and osteoarthritis. Glucosamine occurs naturally in the fluid around the joints, in animal bones, bone marrow, shellfish, and fungi. Our vegan glucosamine is more environmentally friendly and sustainable than glucosamine derived from other sources.

A popular dietary supplement used to treat a wide variety of symptoms and conditions. MSM is a sulphur-containing compound found naturally in plants, animals, and humans. Our plant-based MSM is often used as a natural way to relieve joint pain, reduce inflammation, and boost immunity.

Taurine’s benefits are so broad and extensive scientists have described taurine as a ‘wonder molecule’. It promotes cardiovascular health, insulin sensitivity, electrolyte balance, hearing function and immune modulation.

L-Carnitine plays a crucial role in the production of energy by transporting fatty acids into your dog’s cells’ mitochondria. The mitochondria act as engines within your dog’s cells, burning fats to create usable energy.

An essential amino acid in humans and dogs, it can be converted into glutathione, an important physiological antioxidant, an amino acid that is vitally important to the long-term health of your dog.

Calcium carbonate is a natural source of calcium, an essential mineral for dogs. Calcium carbonate supports strong bones and teeth, healthy joints, is needed for proper muscle function, regular heartbeat and a healthy immune system.

Selenium, like the other trace minerals, is necessary to sustain your dog’s life. It is one of the critical nutritional factors for their immune system. Selenium is also getting significant consideration for its role in various functions such as anticancer, joint health, skin and coat, immune resistance and for its antioxidant properties.

Chondroitin sulphate is a key structural component of cartilage – a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan that helps maintain the resilience and cushioning properties of joint tissue, supports the inhibition of cartilage-degrading enzymes, and contributes to overall joint health in dogs.

Pectin is a soluble dietary fibre with a broad spectrum of gut health benefits – a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in plant cell walls that supports a healthy gut environment through prebiotic fermentation, contributes to gut barrier integrity, and provides a gentle, non-irritating source of fermentable fibre for dogs.

Avocado soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) are a concentrated botanical extract with a distinctive mechanism of action in joint health – supporting the inhibition of cartilage-degrading pathways, promoting the activity of cartilage-building cells, and contributing to a more balanced inflammatory environment within the joint.

Hyaluronic acid is the joint’s natural lubricant – a high-molecular-weight glycosaminoglycan produced naturally in the body that maintains the viscosity of synovial fluid, contributes to cartilage hydration, and helps support comfortable, fluid movement in dogs.

Choline is an essential nutrient for dogs – a water-soluble compound that functions as a precursor to acetylcholine for nerve and muscle signalling, as a structural component of cell membrane phospholipids, and as a methyl donor in metabolic pathways critical to liver function, cognitive health, and fetal development.

KynoSil is a proprietary joint health complex combining glucosamine hydrochloride, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), and colloidal silica in a single, precisely formulated ingredient – delivering three complementary joint and connective tissue actives in a stabilised, bioavailable form designed specifically for companion animal supplementation.

Manganese is an essential trace mineral with a critical role as a cofactor for manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) – the primary mitochondrial antioxidant enzyme – and a necessary component of the enzymes responsible for glycosaminoglycan synthesis, making it directly relevant to cartilage formation, bone development, and cellular antioxidant defence in dogs.

N-acetyl D-glucosamine (NAG) is a distinct form of glucosamine with a notably different metabolic pathway and broader range of biological activities compared to glucosamine HCl – providing direct substrate for hyaluronic acid synthesis, contributing to gut mucosal barrier repair, and supporting connective tissue health through mechanisms that make it a meaningful complement to conventional glucosamine supplementation.

Iron is an essential mineral with a central and irreplaceable role in oxygen transport and cellular energy production – serving as the core of haemoglobin in red blood cells for systemic oxygen delivery, as the functional centre of myoglobin in muscle tissue, and as a cofactor for the cytochrome enzymes of the mitochondrial electron transport chain.

Flaxseed oil is the richest plant-based source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) – providing the essential omega-3 fatty acid from which dogs can convert, in limited amounts, to the longer-chain EPA and DHA, while also contributing anti-inflammatory lignans and supporting skin, coat, and cardiovascular health as part of a balanced whole-body supplement.

L-cysteine is a conditionally essential sulphur-containing amino acid with a central role in glutathione synthesis – the body’s principal intracellular antioxidant – as well as in the production of taurine, coenzyme A, and structural proteins, making it a key contributor to antioxidant defence, detoxification support, and coat and skin health in dogs.

L-leucine is the most biologically active of the three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and a primary activator of mTORC1 – the cellular signalling pathway that regulates protein synthesis in muscle tissue. As a result, L-leucine plays a central and well-characterised role in supporting muscle mass maintenance, lean body composition, and the prevention of age-related muscle loss in dogs.

Fennel is a carminative herb with a well-established digestive health profile – providing anethole, fenchone, and other volatile compounds that help relieve digestive discomfort, support healthy gut motility, contribute antibacterial activity, and complement the broader gut wellness focus of the Boost formulation.

Lecithin is a naturally occurring complex of phospholipids with a wide-ranging role in canine health – contributing to cell membrane integrity, supporting fat emulsification and nutrient absorption, providing choline as a precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, and supporting both cognitive function and liver health.

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble, essential nutrient with a uniquely broad biological remit – functioning as a nuclear hormone via retinoic acid receptors to regulate gene expression across hundreds of genes involved in vision, immune defence, epithelial integrity, reproductive health, and bone development, making it one of the most consequential vitamins in canine nutrition.

Copper is an essential trace mineral with an extraordinary range of biochemical functions – serving as a cofactor for antioxidant enzymes, connective tissue formation, iron metabolism, neurological function, and pigmentation, making it one of the most functionally diverse minerals in canine nutrition.

Iodine is an essential trace mineral whose primary function is as a constituent of thyroid hormones – thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) – the hormones that regulate metabolic rate, energy production, growth, coat quality, and virtually every system in the canine body. Without adequate iodine, thyroid hormone synthesis is impaired and the consequences are wide-reaching.

Ascophyllum nodosum is a North Atlantic brown seaweed with an unusually broad bioactive profile – providing marine polysaccharides, phlorotannins, trace minerals, and vitamins that support oral health, gut microbiome balance, immune function, thyroid health, and cellular antioxidant defence in dogs.

Rosehip powder is a whole-food botanical derived from the fruit of Rosa canina with an exceptionally diverse bioactive profile – providing galactolipid GOPO, flavonoids, triterpenoids, carotenoids, and natural vitamin C that support joint comfort, contribute anti-inflammatory activity specifically demonstrated in canine cartilage cells, and protect joint tissue through multiple complementary mechanisms.