Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Antioxidants and a Healthy Diet

What you eat will greatly affect the kind of
person that you are. This is true for humans as
well as for dogs. What you give him will affect
his behavior and the kind of life that he will
lead. Therefore, you must be careful about the
kind of foods that you feed him. When you give
him well-balanced meals and snacks that are
definitely healthy, he will have a longer,
healthier and happier life. Dogs are omnivores
and can eat meat, fruits and vegetables. Ask your
vet for the best possible diet that you can give
to your dog so that he will enjoy health to the
optimum. There are diets that are available in
the market that are well-worth it because they
use organic and natural products but it is better
if you can make one at home.

Homemade diets might take more effort and time
but they are often much better than commercial
ones. Raw and vegetarian diets are also an option
to provide complete and balanced nutrition for
your dogs. You may need to consult an expert for
proper supervision. Some dog shave been reported
to live up to 20 years in this type of diet.
There are dog snacks that you can buy in the
market, but fruits and vegetables can make for a
healthy snack, too. Some, that are rich in
natural antioxidants, are oranges, sweet
potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, asparagus tips, and
cantaloupes. Oranges are a good source of Vitamin
C, sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin E and Beta
Carotene, tomatoes are full of lycopene, and
carrots and cantaloupes provide Beta Carotene for
your dog.

Giving your dog antioxidant supplements have been
found to be very beneficial in slowing the aging
process, especially when they are given early on.
Scientists have discovered that starting your
puppy on a supplementation of antioxidants will
help to increase his lifespan by up to 20%. The
reason being is, in young puppies, free radical
problems has not yet yet took place to a
tremendous level.

There are different types of antioxidant
supplements, which are available in the market.
They include Vitamins A, C, E; minerals like Zinc
and selenium; and food nutrients like Coenzyme
Q10 or CoQ10 and Alpha Lipoic Acid. These
substances make up the natural defenses of a body
from free-radical damage. They neutralize free
radicals thereby decreasing the amount of
oxidative damage that can be done.

Other antioxidant supplements include:

Bioflavonoid - This helps decrease the severity
of allergic reactions, asthma, and can help
prevent cancer.

Green Tea - Its antioxidants can help decrease
the risk for heart disease and cancer. They help
protect the nerves that provide nourishment to
the brain and heart.

Lutein - This is a pigment which is extracted
from marigolds. They help protect your dog's eyes
and reduce the risk of developing an eye cataract.

Melatonin - It helps to regulate sleeping
patterns in your dog. It has been used for cancer
therapy and it is also useful for your dog's
brain.

Antioxidants have also been found to be
beneficial for cancer patients who are undergoing
therapy. In controlled observations, people and
animals, which were given antioxidant supplements
handled their treatments much better and
experienced lesser amounts of weight loss. Aside
from that, they had a higher quality of life and
also lived much longer than those who did not.

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