Written by Dr. Vijay Sasi, DVM, MS
What are Disc and Spine Soft Chews?
Disc and Spine Chews for Dogs is a supplement formulated to support spinal health and function. It is formulated to provide multi modal approach to maintain disc and spine health.
This back support supplement is specifically for recommended for breeds that more prone for back related issues including Dachshunds, Corgis, Basset Hounds, French Bulldogs etc.
What do Disc and Spine Chews contain?
Disc and Spine chews are a blend of key ingredients including chondroitin sulfate, MSM, amino acid Taurine, select vitamins and minerals in a palatable soft chews base. When given as directed UWP Disc and Spine chews help maintain production of collagen as well as glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), which help support joint lubrication, lower inflammation which are vital to maintain back health and function.
What are the Key features and Benefits of Disc and Spine chews?
Disc and Spine chews contain:
Chondroitin Sulfate (Porcine): They help promote the production of collagen as well as glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), which help support joint lubrication between the discs.
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is an anti-inflammatory agent, helps reduce inflammation, and thus pain. Research indicates that it can help with decreasing joint degeneration. MSM has real potential to help with spine health because keeping inflammation low is key to preventing spinal problems due to inflammation.
Together MSM and Chondroitin Sulphate provide anti-inflammatory properties, bone strengthening properties, and joint lubricant properties and provide an all-round joint health and back support.
Taurine and Ascorbic Acid: Taurine is an amino acid and is a vital component in brain and spinal cord. Research shows that Taurine combined with Ascorbic acid provides a significant lowering of inflammation and free radical formation. Together they have a protective role against spinal cord injury..
Turmeric is a functional food, well renowned for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, which massively benefits the joints and vertebral column health.
Black pepper may benefit health in many ways.
Key modes of action include:
• Boosts absorption of nutrients. Black pepper may increase the absorption of
essential nutrients like calcium and selenium, as well turmeric .
• May offer pain relief. Piperine a key ingredient in black pepper has shown to be a natural pain reliever.
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin D3: Research shows dogs with lower levels of Vitamin D3 had greater pain and higher disability scores. By correcting vitamin D3 deficiency, these dogs improved their health and function of spine.
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6): Is an essential vitamin that helps maintain the health of your whole body. This important nutrient plays a key role in brain development and keeping nerves and immune system working as they should. Body doesn’t produce B6 naturally and has to be given in foods or as in supplement form.
Zinc: It is an essential trace element it regulates metabolic activities under various physiological and pathological conditions, and it is a component of many enzymes and is important for tissue growth and repair. Vitamin D3 aids in the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract and in the breakdown and assimilation of phosphorous
Magnesium is essential for calcium and phosphorus absorption and neuromuscular contractions.
When do you use UWP Disc and Spine chews?
Disc and Spine chews provide support to spinal health. Ideal for dogs experiencing back issues, joint discomfort and age related back problems.
How does UWP Disc and Spine chew work?
When given as directed UWP Disc and Spine chews provide vital nutrients like Chondroitin sulfate, MSM, select vitamins and minerals to support and maintenance of spinal discs and the surrounding connective tissues. The Chondroitin Sulfate, MSM, amino acid, minerals, vitamins and Turmeric, in this supplement all help address mobility challenges and backpain.
How is Disc and Spine Chews different from any Joint Supplement?
While both Joint supplements and Disc and Spine chews have Chondroitin and MSM which are vital to maintain joint health and function, Disc and Spine Chews are unique in providing nutrients specifically to protect the spinal cord.
Spinal cord is a vital part of the central nervous system, and it serves as a link between brain and most of the body, Taurine is an amino acid that serves as an essential component in brain assembly. Studies show that the combination of ascorbic acid and taurine have a synergistic effect in lowering inflammation and oxidative stress in dogs with Spinal cord injuries. It also plays a protective role against secondary damage, giving it significant therapeutic potential.
B vitamins including Pyridoxine are essential coenzymes involved in various enzymatic processes and cellular functions, including those of the nervous system. Research shows that Vitamin B 6 (Pyridoxine) has positive effects on the central and peripheral nervous systems and is often used in the treatment of spinal cord injury.
Vitamin D3 plays a crucial role in alleviating low back pain. Studies show that patients with severe vitamin D deficiency had resolution of chronic low back pain following vitamin D treatment, Similar results have been reported for patients with chronic back pain.
Zinc has a protective effect on spinal cord injury by inhibiting oxidative damage and reducing inflammation. Studies show that Zinc protects nerve cells after spinal cord injury and promote motor function recovery.
Black Pepper helps boost overall nutrient absorption to maintain disc and spine health in dogs.
