INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

 Committed to health and efficacy, HempVet formulations contain advanced, beneficial ingredients, sourced from nutritionally-rich plant life across the world. All of our products are nature-derived and 100% safe.

 

ANDIROBA OIL: Has powerful moisturization, anti-inflammatory, and insect repelling properties. Highly beneficial for skin and coat health. Sourced from the rainforest, andiroba oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids, including oleic, palmitic, myristic, linoleic acids, and more. Sustainably harvested from the Brazilian Amazon.

BREWER'S YEAST (Dried Saccharomyces Cerevisiae): Great source of B-vitamins, protein, omega fatty acids, trace minerals, and vital amino acids

BURITI FRUIT OIL (MAURITIA FLEXUOSA): Nourishes, moisturizes and repairs the epidermis and improves the elasticity of maturing skin. High presence of beta-carotenes and oleic acid.

CASTOR OIL: Creates a moist environment that promotes healing. A natural moisturizer, promotes hydration. Rich in ricinoleic acid.

COLOSTRUM DERIVED PROTEIN (CDP™ ): Proprietary Patent-Pending CDP™ encourages the development of healthy intestinal tissue to quickly improve the health of the intestinal wall as an effective barrier to unwanted pathogens and toxins.

GLUCOSAMINE HCL (HYDROCHLORIDE): Benefits the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans, a building block of articular cartilage, also aids in recovery from injury and everyday exercise. Glucosamine HCL is an amino sugar that has been shown in studies to inhibit symptoms of advanced joint problems. Glucosamine plays a key role in reducing inflammation and the enzyme that leads to inflammation which ultimately destroys cartilage. Glucosamine is naturally produced by the body yet over time the natural production of Glucosamine is inadequate to protect the joints from wear & tear and must be supplemented.

GREEN TREE EXTRACT: Source of antioxidants. Benefits heart, liver, and brain health.

HEMP OIL: Exceptional anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in antioxidants.

IMMUNOPEPTIDE™: Proprietary patent-pending colostrum extract: formulated to benefit immune system wellness.

INOSITOL: Vitamin that supports neurotransmitters affecting the brain including serotonin, plays a role in nerve conduction, and helps protect a pet's skin from dehydration.  

L-LYSINE: Amino acid that may reduce anxiety by blocking stress response receptors. Helps pets produce antibodies and enzymes that support the immune system. It is also helpful for calcium absorption, which supports strong bones, and it helps promote healthy skin. It is important to note that a cat's body does not make Lysine on its own.

LEMON MYRTLE: Powerful antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-fungal properties. Aromatherapy benefits from fresh uplifting scent. An essential oil sustainably-sourced from Australian sub-tropical rainforests 

ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS (Ivy Extract of Paraguay): Powerful anti-oxidant herb sourced from subtropical forest of Paraguay, Uruguay, and portions of Brazil.

METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE (MSM): Naturally occurring sulfur compound. Benefits: Anti-inflammatory response, recovery from oxidative stress, supports immunity wellness. MSM ensures the body’s ability to synthesize collagen for connective tissue health, maintain membrane flexibility, and promote cell regeneration. MSM occurs naturally in several species of plants and is important in joint health and also helps form connective tissue-cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.

NIACINAMIDE (Vitamin B3): Supports proper immune function. Blocks action of inflammatory cells and dermatological support.

PROPRIETARY HEMP BLEND: Organic Hemp Seed Powder & Oil offers exceptional anti-inflammatory properties and rich in antioxidants.

MANNAN OLIGOSACCHARIDES (MOS MAX™):  A prebiotic that promotes probiotics, improves GI tract health, natural stimulation of the immune system, and helps prevent infections.

C10 CALMING COMPLEX™: Proprietary Patent-Pending colostrum extract that supports calming, immunity, and neurocognitive health & wellness.

L-THEANINE: Amino acid that promotes relaxation without drowsiness.

SUNFLOWER LECITHIN: Rich in choline & essential fatty acids. Supports heart health, digestion, and skin health.

SWEET POTATO POWDER:  A natural source of beta-carotene and Vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential in supporting immune system health & wellness. Sweet potatoes also contain vitamin B5, riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, and carotenoids.

TAPIOCA STARCH: From the root of the cassava plant. Adds texture to the soft chews.

TAURINE: An amino acid that benefits the immune system, cardiovascular and neurocognitive function. Taurine is critical for normal vision, digestion, heart muscle function, to maintain normal pregnancy and fetal development, and to maintain a healthy immune system.

THIAMINE MONONITRATE (Vitamin B1): Involved in many biochemical reactions, including generating cell energy and supporting the nervous system by moving sensory impulses between neurons.

VEGETABLE GLYCERIN: Natural compound derived from vegetable oils. Glycerin helps our soft chews retain moisture and soft texture.