In this video i'll talk about the difference between synthetic and natural vitamins,
the three dog food brands not using fake synthetic vitamins and the Healthier Kibble Diet solving dog
health problems. Hi i'm Dan Scott, canine nutrition and home remedy specialist and if
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If you feed your dog a kibble diet, maybe you've heard about synthetic vitamins and minerals
added to kibbles, and maybe you give your dog an extra vitamin supplement for the health benefits.
But what you may not know is that up until now, nearly all brands of kibble that I know about,
only use synthetic vitamins and minerals, and most supplement vitamin brands only use the
synthetic versions too. First let me explain the difference between synthetic and natural vitamins
and minerals, then i'll talk about the three dog food brands that only use the natural versions.
Commercial dog food has to have vitamins and minerals added to it to fortify it because
the high heating and processing has robbed the food of its existing supply. The added vitamins
and minerals are of synthetic form, created in a lab and added to pet food to make it meet minimum
standards of nutrition, as set out by the American Association of Feed Control Officials or AFCO.
So your dog's kibble meets minimum nutritional standards, but at what cost when the added
vitamins and minerals are of synthetic form? The majority of pet parents think vitamins are
natural, however most of the vitamins you find in dog supplements and food are made using the waste
products from the petroleum and coal industries. Here's three typical vitamins and the ingredients
that they're made of. Synthetic vitamin C or Ascorbic acid is made from hydrogenated sugar
processed with acetone, while natural vitamin C is made using whole fruit concentrate.
Synthetic vitamin D is made using solvent extraction of irradiated animal fats or brains,
while natural vitamin D is made using fish oils. Synthetic vitamin B1 is made using coal tar
derivatives with hydrochloric acid and ammonia, while its natural vitamin B1 is made using yeast.
Synthetic vitamins are mostly made from industrial waste products because it's cheaper
and because they last longer than the vitamins found in real foods, and this also means shelf
life is longer and higher amounts can be added to foods. The problem with synthetic vitamins
and minerals for dogs is that your dog's body has great trouble recognizing them as food.
Most are expelled from the body unrecognized and so your dog doesn't get the vital vitamin
and minerals that they need for long-term health. Naturally derived vitamins and minerals benefit
your dog by providing oxygen to the muscles, act as antioxidants, boost immunity to disease
and promote bone growth and hormone production, among many other activities. Nearly all pet food
brands of kibble use synthetic vitamins and this is all your dog is relying on for their nutrition.
However, I did find three brands of kibble that only use natural sources of vitamins and minerals.
The first is Nature's Logic. It's made with whole foods and zero synthetics.
The second is Carni4 which is quick baked, air dried and synthetic free. And the third
is a Acarna, using whole food ingredients and no synthetics. And i'll leave links to all three in
the description below. There may be more, but for now if you're looking to clean up your dog's diet
and give them natural vitamins, the three I mentioned are worth looking at. It's important
to remember that every synthetic vitamin and mineral carries inherent risks and shortcomings.
If your dog eats a kibble diet and suffers health problems that includes bad breath, allergies,
diarrhea, yeast infections, ear infections, skin and coat problems, hot spots, arthritis and poor
digestion or sensitive tummy, synthetic vitamins and minerals are a big part of the problem.
That's why I created the Healthier Kibble Diet to help boost the nutritional content of kibble.
You'll find a link to a video explaining more about the Healthy Kibble Diet in the description
below. And the difference this makes to your dog's physical and mental health has to be seen,
something you notice very quickly and with great relief knowing that you've got your dog on the
right track to better health and longevity. The solution to bare minimum dog food nutrition
in packets is not in adding laboratory created synthetic vitamins and minerals,
it lies in adding some simple natural supplemental extras to your dog's kibble meal,
you know a real food and unlocking your dog's true potential. And if you found this video useful,
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