Ascorbic acid
Vitamin C
Supports antioxidant protection and immune function in dogs
Vitamin C is included as part of Essential's antioxidant defence active ingredients and Move's antioxidant protection active ingredients.
In Essential, vitamin C contributes to antioxidant defence by helping neutralise reactive oxygen species and supporting immune function. It plays a role in maintaining cellular integrity and contributes to the broader antioxidant network within the body.
In Move, vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation, a process essential for connective tissue maintenance. It also supports antioxidant protection by helping neutralise reactive oxygen species generated during normal activity and tissue stress. In a mobility formula, vitamin C helps support the structural and antioxidant systems that contribute to resilient joints, tendons, and connective tissues.
Research notes
References for further reading
- Hesta, M., Ottermans, C., Krammer-Lukas, S., Zentek, J., Hellweg, P., Buyse, J. and Janssens, G.P.J. (2009) ‘The effect of vitamin C supplementation in healthy dogs on antioxidative capacity and immune parameters’, Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 93(1), pp. 26–34
- Hesta, M., Ottermans, C., Krammer-Lukas, S., Zentek, J., Hellweg, P., Buyse, J. and Janssens, G.P.J. (2009) ‘The effect of vitamin C supplementation in healthy dogs on antioxidative capacity and immune parameters’, Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 93(1), pp. 26–34
Ginger
Supports joint comfort and normal inflammatory balance
Antioxidant defenceSelenium
Supports antioxidant protection and healthy immune function in dogs
Antioxidant defence
Copper
Supports normal enzymatic activity and connective tissue formation in dogs
Bioavailability booster
Piperine
Piperine (black pepper extract) is in Move to help your dog absorb more of the curcumin in turmeric, not on its own for any separate benefit
Antioxidant defenceManganese
Supports normal metabolism and skeletal development in dogs
Antioxidant defence
Vitamin E
Supports antioxidant defence in dogs
Inflammation support
Boswellia serrata
Boswellia serrata is safe for dogs at the studied amount, and it supports joint comfort and a normal inflammatory response
Gut–immune baseline
Inulin
Inulin is safe for dogs at the amount used in Essential, and it supports a healthy gut microbiome and digestive function
Steady energy metabolism
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) supports normal energy metabolism and gastrointestinal function in dogs, and low levels are more common than most owners realize
Hip & Joint support
Glucosamine
Supports cartilage structure and normal joint function
