Ingredients
L-Theanine
Holy Basil
Gaba
Ashwagandha
L-Theanine
TOP BENEFITS
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Supports a
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Supports a
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immune system
WHAT IS L-THEANINE?
L-theanine is an amino acid commonly found in green tea. The benefits of green tea have been celebrated for thousands of years, which include its effects on mood and focus, and is even considered by many to support the immune system . L-theanine is the driving force of these benefits due to its ability to affect the chemicals in the brain associated with mood, sleep, emotion, and stress. In this way, l-theanine is able to support both a healthy body and mind by being the source of many of the great effects green tea has to offer.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. L-theanine, as an amino acid, is broken down by the body when consumed and then used by the body for various processes. Due to its effects, L-theanine is used by the body by managing the nerve impulses in the brain that regulate certain chemicals. These chemicals include serotonin, commonly associated with a positive mood and happiness, and cortisol, which can control your stress response. Several studies show these effects are felt as a stronger sense of calm without causing any drowsiness,and an increase in focus.
If you have a pup who has become scared or anxious, l-theanine’s ability to decrease stress-related chemicals and increase the chemicals associated with happiness would be a great addition for you. By increasing serotonin, your dog will be able to take on anxiety much more easily. With a decrease in cortisol levels, the negative side effects of stress will also be lowered, which will keep your loved one from even reaching unmanageable levels of anxiety.
WHY ARE WE USING
THIS INGREDIENT?
Studies show l-theanine not only boosts the body’s ability to regulate stress, but also improves focus and protects the body from disease. L-theanine is able to improve and support multiple areas of the body and mind at once, making it incredibly powerful and efficient as an ingredient.
In this way, l-theanine can make anxiety, fear, and stress much more easier to go through for your loved one.
Resources:
L-Theanine as a Functional Food Additive: Its Role in Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion by Jackson Williams, Jane Kellet, Paul Daniel Roach, Andrew McKune, Duane
Mellor, Jackson Thomas, and Nenad Naumovski through MDPI:
https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5710/2/2/13/htm Does L-theanine have health benefits? By
Claire Sissons through Medical News Today:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324120#overview
Theanine by Kamal Patel for Examine.com: https://examine.com/supplements/theanine/
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HOLY BASIL
- Holy Basil |
- Sacred Basil |
- Tulsi |
- Tulasi
TOP BENEFITS
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Supports a
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Improves generalimmune health
WHAT IS HOLY BASIL?
Holy Basil, a close relative of the widely-loved basil herb used for cooking, is an herb that has long been used in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine. Thought to be able to combat many ailments by boosting the body’s ability to fight disease, holy basil is now used to aid not just the physical, but the mental as well. The herb’s effects have also shown an ability to build the mind’s tolerance and handling of stress. In this way, holy basil has become an incredible ingredient for lowering anxiety and building immunity.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Holy basil is known as an adaptogen. Adaptogens are herbs and substances that help your body adapt to stress. Stress forces you to go through three separate stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. Alarm, of course, alerts you that there is a problem; during this stage, your heart rate will race, and hormones and chemicals in your body start your fight-or-flight response. Resistance starts a recovery phase, in which your heart rate lowers from the alarm stage and the body begins to recuperate, allowing the mind to concentrate on solutions and dealing with the problem. On the last stage, exhaustion, your energy levels are lowered and focus is diminished. Adaptogens work by prolonging the resistance phase during stress; in this way, the herb does not lower stress, but instead supports a healthy response to it and trains the mind to adapt to the stressor.
If you’re worried about your dog’s stress levels, holy basil supports your pup’s ability to deal with stress. By cutting down the alarm response and moving on to the resistance phase, your dog will be able to move past fear and begin to conquer the problem. During this phase, the chemicals released that raise anxiety and fear are lowered even more quickly thanks to the effects of holy basil. Adaptogens are also known to help the mind improve at moving past the alarm phase of stress; when using supplements with holy basil, you are helping train your furry friend’s brain to process stress more easily.
WHY ARE WE USING
THIS INGREDIENT?
Studies show holy basil can lessen the harmful effects of stress by lowering the hormonal and chemical responses from the body.
While not eliminating stress entirely, the herb aids the mind in adapting to stress and how to handle it. Holy basil is also shown to boost immunity, supporting the body’s ability to fight off disease. With these effects together, holy basil is used in our supplements to support your dog’s overall wellbeing by supporting a healthy response to stress and building immunity.
Resources:
Effects of Adaptogens on the Central Nervous System and the Molecular Mechanisms Associated with Their Stress—Protective Activity, published by Alexander Panossian and Georg Wikman: https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/3/1/188 Stress and the General Adaptation Syndrome by Hans Seyle through British Medical Journal: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2038162/pdf/brmedj03603-0003.pdf Tulsi - Ocimum sanctum: A herb for all reasons published by Marc Maurice Cohen: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4296439/ Holy Basil, researched by Kamal Patel for Examine.com: https://examine.com/supplements/holy-basil/#hem-immunity
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Gaba
- Gamma-aminobutyric Acid
TOP BENEFITS
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Relieves
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Supports a
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Improvessleep
WHAT IS GABA?
GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, is a chemical naturally made by the brain that affects the communication between cells. While it is not something one could easily get from food, it can be consumed as a supplement. Much like the more popular melatonin, a supplement that helps induce sleep, GABA can be taken to increase what is already happening inherently in the body. GABA’s main purpose in the brain is to block the impulses between nerve cells , which stops overstimulation and overreactions to stress. This, in turn, makes GABA an excellent supplement to take to support and increase the positive effects of this chemical in the brain.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
GABA acts as a neurotransmitter, regulating the communication among brain cells. GABA specifically inhibits the cells' activity. By slowing things down, GABA has a relaxing effect, facilitating the brain’s reaction to stimulus. This keeps the brain from reaching high levels of stress, which stops the body from feeling the effects of anxiety and fear. GABA leaves a residual calming effect, gently keeping the mind at ease by stopping the brain’s need to react to the stress stimulating it. Because it is already naturally occurring, GABA is able to inhibit these reactions without causing any risky side effects. When it comes to handling stress, GABA holds calm as the goal. If your furry friend has been having trouble with anxiety, whether it be from changes in routine or every-day troubles, GABA keeps the mind at ease. Some reports even show improved sleeping patterns, indicating the long-lasting effects of this supplement. However, despite its calming effects, there are no known side effects of drowsiness or a feeling of sedation. Because of this, you can rest assured your pup will be able to remain peaceful without feeling compromised in any way.furry friend’s brain to process stress more easily.
WHY ARE WE USING
THIS INGREDIENT?
Studies show GABA as the main inhibitor to neurotransmitters in the brain. With its inhibitory effects to those cells, reactions to stress and anxiety are lessened without causing any unwanted side effects like drowsiness. Since it is found naturally in the brain, it seamlessly works with the interactions already found, not affecting focus or concentration. GABA’s inherent ability to calm the mind’s reaction to stress makes it an incredibly powerful and useful ingredient.
Resources:
3 Amazing Benefits of GABA by Michael J Breus, Ph.D for Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sleep-newzzz/201901/3-amazing-benefits-gaba Neurotransmitters as food supplements: the effects of GABA on brain and behavior by Evert Boonstra, Roy de Kleijn, Lorenza S. Colzato, Anneke Alkemade, Birte U. Forstmann, and Sander Nieuwenhuis for Front Psychol: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4594160/ GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid), reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS for WebMD Medical Reference: https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/gaba-uses-and-risks#1-2
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Ashwagandha
- Ashwagandha |
- Indian Winter Cherry |
- Indian Ginseng
TOP BENEFITS
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Supports a
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Improves energylevels and focus
WHAT IS Ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), commonly known as “Indian Winter Cherry” or “Indian Ginseng,” has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Mostly found within India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa, ashwagandha has been used as a cornerstone of medical systems for stress relief. Having been considered incredibly important in Indian medicine, ashwagandha has been relied on as an herb that prevents disease, promoting long life and restoring the body’s vitality. In modern-day medicine, ashwagandha has been shown to affect the central nervous system and cortisol levels, boosting its anti-anxiety effects. Other benefits include relieving pain, as it prevents the nervous system from sending pain signals and reduces inflammation. These effects are especially seen in animals, as ashwagandha has become more prevalent in supplements to reduce anxiety and support pain relief.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Six studies show a strong correlation between ashwagandha and lower cortisol levels. Cortisol, a hormone created by the adrenal glands located at the top of kidneys, works as a built-in alarm system for humans and dogs alike. By lowering cortisol levels around 14.5-27.9%, as shown in these studies, ashwagandha succeeds in lowering stress and allowing your dog to remain calm during otherwise scary or stressful situations. If your furry friend is struggling with separation anxiety or seems to be overreacting due to fear or stress, this ingredient reduces your dog’s stress-response to be able to cope without reaching high levels of anxiety. The goal is never to eliminate cortisol levels, as many cells in the body use the hormone to regulate reactions to stress, pain, and even blood sugar. However, by taking better control over cortisol levels, ashwagandha prevents your pup from getting to the point of being afraid or associating pain and anxiety to regular day-to-day activities or routines. Due to ashwagandha affecting the cortisol levels and the central nervous system, this ingredient also makes way for improved focus and energy levels. Ashwagandha has been shown to reduce not only stress, but also symptoms like fatigue and lack of concentration, especially when two or more of these symptoms are present at the same time. Evidence also suggests the positive effects on mood and energy are more powerful with prolonged daily usage of ashwagandha. If your furry loved one seems to have become less focused due to higher levels of anxiety, this ingredient works with the hormones and systems in your dog’s body to keep calm.
WHY ARE WE USING
THIS INGREDIENT?
Several studies show ashwagandha is able to stop stress from reaching high levels by reducing cortisol levels in humans and animals. Other studies have shown it is also able to improve energy and concentration. These effects combined create an incredibly useful ingredient, making ashwagandha a fantastic resource to prevent anxiety and stress in dogs while simultaneously improving focus, energy levels, and overall mood.
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