Hi Friend,

Arthritis is one of the most common dog and cat health conditions, but fortunately there are MANY neutraceuticals which can be helpful.

Dr Jones’ Ultimate Canine and Ultimate Feline Health Formulas contain specific nutrients to support your dog and cat’s joint health.

You can get a trial bottle for 50% OFF here:

http://www.thedogsupplement.com

http://www.thecatsupplement.com

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Avocado Soybean Unsapponifiables
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Avocado soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) are a supplement of natural avocado and soybean oil extract.

It is unrealistic to eat enough avocados and soybeans to get enough oil to be beneficial- it needs to be the concentrated oil.

Scientific studies in people showed that patients who took a dose of 300 mg of avocado soybean unsaponifiables per day needed lower doses of anti-inflammatory medications (NSAID’S)

This has been used in France for over 15 years, with many patients claiming great results, and no side effects.

According to the studies, it takes over 60 days to see decreased pain and inflammation, it is not a quick response, but that is typical of many supplements.

As well there was pain relief for over 2 months after stopping the supplement.

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Uses in Animals
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Here is one study showing its use in dogs

Protective effects of total fraction of avocado/soybean unsaponifiables on the structural changes in experimental dog osteoarthritis: inhibition of nitric oxide synthase and matrix metalloproteinase-13

Conclusions

This study demonstrates that treatment with avocado/soybean unsaponifiables can reduce the development of early osteoarthritic cartilage and subchondral bone lesions in the anterior cruciate ligament dog model of osteoarthritis. This effect appears to be mediated through the inhibition of inducible nitric oxide synthase and MMP-13, which are key mediators of the structural changes that take place in osteoarthritis.

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Doses
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In the canine study the dose was 10mg/kg daily- so a 85lb dog would take 400mg a day.

Extrapolating the doses for people, the dose would be about 1/2 of a human dose- meaning the same 85lb dog would be taking 150mg a day.

Clearly more study is needed, but this seems to be a new promising supplement.

Best Wishes

Dr Andrew Jones

P.S. Many nutrients have been shown to be beneficial in decreasing the pain and inflammation of arthritis. Some of these include essential fatty acids, glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM.

Dr Jones’ Ultimate Canine and Ultimate Feline Formula contain specific nutrients to support your dog and cat’s joint health.

You can get a trial bottle for 50% OFF here:

http://www.thedogsupplement.com

http://www.thecatsupplement.com

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DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian. Dr Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of B.C. effective December 1 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make specific medical recommendations for your pet.

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