Like humans, animals’ cognitive functioning may decline due to age and illness. Your once spritely pet may start behaving erratically, no longer enjoy games or be unable to perform basic skills. Fortunately, several supplements slow cognitive decline and support brain health in your pet, improving their comfort and happiness in their twilight years.
Antioxidant Supplements
In animals, the brain consumes around 10-20% of the body’s oxygen supply. But the relatively low levels of naturally-produced (endogenous) antioxidants mean the brain is highly susceptible to oxidative stress.
Free radicals are one of the by-products of normal metabolic functioning. However, these volatile molecules damage proteins, DNA, RNA, and lipids, causing neuronal death.
Supplementing your pets’ diet with a highly potent antioxidant like C60 olive oil can help eliminate free radicals and reduce cognitive damage. C60’s unique spherical structure can absorb and neutralize up to 170 times its molecular weight in free radicals.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids like docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are powerful anti-inflammatory agents. These substances can reduce the symptoms of cognitive dysfunction in animals, which resembles Alzheimer’s or dementia in humans.
However, dogs and cats can’t produce omega-3 fatty acids naturally. Foods enriched with omega-3 fatty acids or liquid supplements are the best way to introduce DHA and EPA into your pets’ diet.
Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs)
Glucose is the primary source of energy for neural cells. However, as your pet ages, their body uses glucose less efficiently, resulting in cognitive decline. Unfortunately, excess glucose consumption to boost your pets’ energy levels can have serious side effects, including diabetes and weight gain.
Ketone bodies are an excellent alternative energy source for your pets’ brain metabolism. Adding Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) to your cat or dog’s diet is a simple way to increase the ketone levels in their blood and can provide up to 20% of their brain’s energy needs.
MCTs have also been shown to reduce the levels of amyloid plaque deposits that are linked with canine and feline cognitive dysfunction.
Support Your Pets’ Brain Health with Vitality
Simple changes to your pets’ diet and supplements can help manage symptoms of cognitive decline and help give your pets a better quality of life. A daily dose of C60 for pets helps restore your fur baby’s vitality so they can enjoy their walks, playtime, and your company for longer.
