Some Thoughts About Vitamins/Minerals and Herbal Supplements
VITAMINS/MINERALS AND HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS
The nutritional and health problems in the U.S. today (for people, as well as companion animals) have more to do with not eating a healthy diet composed of real food with no preservatives, and less to do with vitamin/mineral deficiencies.
We at Designing Health, Inc., believe that digestive health is the key to overall health. No amount of vitamins, minerals, or other food nutrients will be absorbed properly and effectively if the digestive system is not healthy. This is true for our companion animals as well.
We frequently receive calls from customers wary of overdosing with certain vitamins and/or minerals. In our “Western,” 21st century diet, the industry manufactures many food products that are fortified with additional vitamins/minerals. Therefore, when you decide to add the new vitamin/mineral or herbal supplement to your pet’s regular diet, please consider the following:
- Vitamin/mineral supplements do not deliver the same beneficial nutrient and non-nutrient items contained in our product line of supplements.
- The Missing Link supplements are not vitamin/mineral supplements. They are formulated using whole food and food concentrates, and there is no danger of “oversupplementation,” as there is with vitamin/mineral products.
- Made with natural whole foods and food concentrates. We do not add vitamins, minerals, additives or preservatives into our supplements, and our label, of course, does not reflect such items. Therefore, vitamins/minerals present in the The Missing Link are naturally occurring and are generally present in small amounts.
- For an animal eating a healthy diet, this might be enough. However, we recommend that animals in poor health should have a check-up for vitamin/mineral deficiencies. They should be given other vitamins and minerals as recommended by a veterinarian or health professional.
- Use the supplement brands that have been around on the market for a long period of time. They have already established a good reputation and are trusted by consumers. The Missing Link has been on the market for over 15 years.
- Always start with small amounts. This will give you an opportunity to introduce the new product to your pet’s body safely.
- You should supplement your pet’s diet with vitamins and/or minerals based on individual need, deficiency and/or preference on a regular basis.
- If your pet has a specific health condition and they might be allergic to some of the ingredients, consult a veterinarian or health professional before giving any supplement.
