L-Lysine is an essential amino acid that helps your pet's body produce antibodies, hormones, and enzymes that boost the immune system. It also helps with calcium absorption (for strong bones) and collagen production (for healthy skin). Dogs and cats with chronic viral infections have responded extremely well to L-Lysine, particularly cats who have FIV or feline herpes virus.

Many supplements include Vitamin E alpha-tocopheryl acetate, but our supplement uses Vitamin E succinate, the only form of Vitamin E that has been shown to inhibit the proliferation and promote apoptosis (natural cell death) of cancer cells. It also appears to decrease the toxicity of normal, non-cancerous cells. Vitamin E succinate helps cancer cells revert back to their normal state and induces cancer cell death. It is also more easily accumulated in cancer cells.

MMP enzymes make pets more susceptible to cancer by assisting in cell wall division. Omega-3 fatty acids inhibit those enzymes as well as reducing secretion of several cytokines that promote tumor growth, including tumor necrosis factor a (TNF-a), interleukin 1B (IL-1B), IL-1a and IL-2. Omega-3 fatty acids are also much more difficult for cancer cells to use for energy. Animal studies suggest that Omega-3s may prevent or reduce cancer-related weight loss, appetite loss, and muscle wasting (collectively known as cachexia). In addition to its cancer-fighting properties, Omega-3 fatty acids are also recommended for pets with heart disease, kidney disease, arthritis, and skin allergies.

Medicinal mushrooms have been used successfully for thousands of years. They contain beta-glucans which provide powerful polysaccharide compounds that have anti-viral and anti-tumor properties. Studies show that of all medicinal mushrooms, Maitake appears to be the most effective of all the medicinal mushrooms for pets with cancer. And it just so happens that most pets love the way they taste.

A powerful antioxidant, green tea contains Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) which has been shown to help with autoimmune diseases, cancer, and regulating viral load. Though there are many studies showing the beneficial effects of green tea on humans, feeding GTE to pets is considered optimal, as heating the leaves may completely eliminate their autoimmune disease-and cancer-fighting properties.

Raspberry seed extract contains ellagic acid, which is a micro-nutrient contained in the seeds. Research shows that cancer cells exposed to ellagic acid do not survive and undergo a natural cell death. Each of our tablets contains 5 mg of ellagitannins, making this ingredient an extremely powerful cancer-fighting addition. Raspberry seed extract also provides anti-inflammatory benefits.

Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPC’s) are found in Grape seed extract and pine bark extract. OPCs enhance T-helper cells (T-lymphocytes), which are essential to fighting autoimmune diseases as well as cancer. T-helper cells destroy virally infected cells as well as tumor cells. GSE also contains powerful anti-inflammatory agents by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase, and is beneficial for your pet's circulation. Not all extracts are created equal, and we always test to ensure the GSE and PBE we purchase contains at least 95% OPC concentration.

Cysteine is rapidly metabolized to glutathione, which acts as a powerful antioxidant and detoxifier in the body. Glutathione does not work well through direct supplementation; however, when it is metabolized from cysteine it is very effective in detoxifying harmful chemicals in the body. Recent studies have shown that cysteine stimulates the production of T4 white blood cells, which protect the immune system and are essential to fighting cancer and other autoimmune diseases.

CO-Q10 is a potent antioxidant and is often included in supplements, but unfortunately we have rarely found it offered in the correct therapeutic levels in tandem with other essential immune system-supporting ingredients. It helps prevent free radicals from damaging healthy cells and is tremendously helpful for immune stimulation. It is also excellent for periodontal (gum) care and essential for overall energy.