Fido-Vite K-9 Hydration is a novel combination of electrolytes, carbohydrates, vitamins, amino acids, prebiotics and natural anti-inflammatory ingredients. K-9 Hydration is a very palatable powder that mixes well with water to encourage intake. K-9 Hydration keeps your dog energized during heat and/or intense work along with reducing lactic acid build-up to prevent muscle soreness.

Electrolytes

  • Potassium Citrate – a key electrolyte =low potassium levels can lead to muscle weakness
  • Sodium Acetate – a key electrolyte = sodium acetate plays a key role in maintaining healthy homeostasis during and after intense activity
  • Sodium Citrate – a key electrolyte = studies have shown that supplementing this electrolyte around intense activity improved performance and postpone muscular fatigue via prevention of lactate accumulation

Carbohydrates

  • Maltodextrin/Sucrose – sources of carbohydrate (sugar) to quickly replace depleted glycogen stores in the muscles for faster recovery after intense activity

Vitamins

  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate) – A water-soluble vitamin that is key to energy metabolism as an enzyme cofactor to carbohydrate digestion. Vitamin B1 supports the brain, muscles and nerves.
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride) – A water-soluble vitamin essential to protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism as well as the creation of red blood cells.

Amino Acids/Protein

  • Yeast Extract – a readily available and easily digested source of amino acids and dietary nucleotides. These are important for muscle health, digestive health and immunity.
  • Taurine – an amino acid that is very important for heart health and good circulation. Taurine also promotes bile production. which is essential to proper digestion. Taurine may also improve immunity and reduce inflammation.
  • Animal Plasma (bovine plasma) – like yeast extract, bovine plasma adds key amino acids for muscle health but also provides immunoglobulin to bolster immunity. Bovine plasma also supports healthy digestive tract probiotic formulation.
  • Torula Yeast – a protein source that adds palatability

Prebiotic

  • Inulin – a form of fructo-oligosaccharide prebiotic = inulin promotes probiotic formation and digestive health especially in the colon.

Anti-inflammatory/Recovery

  • Turmeric – this herb from the ginger family contains curcumin that supports joint mobility and comfort.
  • Betaine Anhydrous – several studies have suggested that betaine can lead to significant enhancements in muscle strength and endurance at the same time buffering lactic acid accumulation that causes muscle fatigue and slow recovery. Betaine also helps the working dog through improving kidney health, digestion and nutrient absorption.

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