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www.PetfoodIndustry.com | 33 specific marker of oxidative damage to DNA. ■ 30 percent increase in C-reactive protein (CRP). CRP levels will rise in response to inflammation, showing that aging dogs can suffer from increased levels of inflammation. ■ 86 percent decrease in Heat Shock Proteins (HSP70). HSP70 measures the ability to respond to cellular damage, and this study shows a significant decrease in this ability as dogs age. Fighting age-related declines in dogs' health with nutrition "In a study conducted by WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition, Mars Petcare found that dogs experience oxidative stress as they age," Richard Butterwick, PhD, global nutrition adviser at WALTHAM, said. "Oxidative stress has been associated with numerous health conditions, including cognitive dysfunction. While not scientifically conclusive, there is some data suggesting that supplementing antioxidants in pet food may decrease oxidative stress. With this possibility in mind, Mars Petcare utilizes a variety of different antioxidants in its senior dog products such as, vitamins E and C, beta-carotene, lutein and taurine to help provide the type of nutrition that we believe senior dogs need." Other pet food ingredients used by Mars Petcare in senior dog foods include: ■ Antioxidants to help support the immune system ■ High-quality protein sources to help maintain muscle mass ■ Flavorful palatants to address the less acute sense of taste of senior dogs YOUR GOAL IS TO THRIVE. OURS IS TO HELP YOU. Alltech's mission is to help you advance your business by providing superior technologies and nutrition that exceed pet owners' expectations. Our proven research in essential trace mineral nutrition and fermentation technologies - from algae to yeast, from enzymes to probiotics - have shown to help support the health and well-being of our pets. OUR OFFER TO YOU: * Global and local supply chain * Global and local quality assurance and traceability * Innovation and applications for product development * Concept development and consulting formulation * Cooperative branding and market education Start thriving today: go.alltech.com/pet Ask us how and let's get started at pets@alltech.com Join Pet Chat This newsletter provides the latest information about companion animal nutrition. Alltech.com Industry January 2018 AlltechNaturally @Alltech