The science behind your dog’s supplement
Most supplements companies back themselves with borrowed science. Whereas we prefer to let evidence lead the way.
To prove it, our experts assembled a catalogue of over 400 research publications verifying the health claims of every one of our ingredients.
- 485publications
validate the health claims of our ingredients
350of thesepublications focus on the specific branded extracts we use
L-CarnitineMaintains healthy muscle function
Key findings
Dogs taking Carniking® gained significantly* more lean muscle mass after a 14 week exercise program, compared to the control group.
Study
Varney, J. L. et al (2017). Journal of Nutritional Science, vol. 6, e8, page 1 of 9
- Participants
- 56 Labradors, 1-4 years old
- Length
- 14 weeks
KrillOptimizes disease-fighting immune cells
Key findings
Sled dogs given 5 weeks of Krill before a race showed significant* reductions in post-run inflammatory markers, compared to dogs without Krill.
Study
Burri, L. et al (2018). Research in Veterinary Science, 121, pp. 18-22.
CurcuminStrengthens joints and flexibility
Key findings
Dogs with arthritis given Curcumin for 20 days showed less inflammatory gene expression than those given the same duration of NSAIDs.
Study
Colitti, M. et al (2012). Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology, 147(3–4), pp. 136–146
- Participants
- 18 dogs - 6 healthy and 12 with symptoms of osteoarthritis
- Length
- 20 days
- Institute
- Università di Udine
- Type
- Randomized
L-TheaninePromotes an alert state of relaxation
Key findings
Dogs with noise phobias showed a significant* reduction in anxious panting when given L-theanine in combination with behavioural therapy, compared to those given behavioural therapy alone.
Study
Effectiveness of L-theanine and behavioral therapy in the treatment of noise phobias in dogs.
Michelazzi, M. et al (2010). Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 5(1), 34–35
- Participants
- 20 dogs with noise phobias
- Length
- 63 days
- Institute
- Università degli Studi di Milano
- Type
- Randomized
PrebioticFor a healthy microbiome
Key findings
Humans taking Sunfiber® showed a notable increase in friendly gut bacteria after 12 weeks, compared to the placebo group.
Study
Yasukawa, Z. et al (2009). Nutrients, 11(9), 2170
- Participants
- 44 humans aged 35 - 49 yo, with a minimum of 7 bowel movements a week - and a min 50% of these loose
- Length
- 12 weeks + 4 week washout
- Institute
- Kyoto Prefactural University of Medicine
- Type
- Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Randomized
PostbioticImproves digestive health
Key findings
Overweight adults taking BPL1™ for 12 weeks showed a significant* reduction in waist circumference compared to placebo.
Study
Pedret, A. et al (2019). Int J Obes, 43(9), pp. 1863–1868
- Participants
- 126 humans, with abdominal obesity
- Length
- 12 weeks
- Type
- Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Randomized
AshwagandhaAlleviates symptoms of stress
Key findings
After 30 days, Sensoril® significantly* reduced the signs of stress in healthy humans, compared to the placebo group.
Study
Auddy, B. et al (2008). Journal of American Nutraceutical Association, 11, pp. 50-56
- Participants
- 130 healthy humans
- Length
- 60 days
- Type
- Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Randomized
ChondroitinBalances the inflammatory system
Key findings
Adults with knee osteoarthritis showed significantly* less pain after taking CS-b Bioactive® for 3 months, compared to the placebo group.
Study
Möller, I. et al (2010). Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 18, pp. S32–S40
- Participants
- 129 humans aged 40+ years, with knee osteoarthritis
- Length
- 12 weeks
- Type
- Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Randomized
MSMSoothes skin and supports joints
Key findings
Healthy adults running a half marathon showed lower joint pain post-race when taking OptiMSM®, compared to placebo.
Study
Withee, E. D. et al (2017). J Int Soc Sports Nutr, 14(1)
- Participants
- 22 healthy adults
- Length
- 23 days
- Institute
- Helfgott Research Institute, National University of Natural Medicine
- Type
- Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Randomized
Green Tea ExtractSupports oral health
Key findings
Humans using Sunphenon® for 8 weeks showed significantly* lower levels of bacteria associated with periodontitis compared to the placebo group.
Study
Hirasawa, M. et al (2002). J Periodontal Res, 37(6), pp. 433–438.
- Participants
- 6 humans, 41 - 64 years old diagnosed with advanced periodontitis
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Institute
- Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo
- Type
- Placebo-controlled, Randomized
Collagen PeptideAids regeneration of cartilage
Key findings
After 24 weeks, healthy athletes taking Collagen showed a significant* reduction in joint pain across a range of activities, compared to placebo.
Study
Clark, K. L. et al (2008). Current Medical Research and Opinion, 24(5), pp. 1485–1496.
- Participants
- 147 healthy athletes, with exercise related joint pain
- Length
- 24 weeks
- Institute
- Penn State University
- Type
- Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Randomized
TaurinePromotes a healthy heart
Key findings
Taurine is not an essential nutrient, but does have several important roles across the body
Study
Taurine: the appeal of a safe amino acid for skeletal muscle disorders
De Luca, A. et al (2015). J Transl Med
Magnolia & Phellodendron Bark ExtractRelieves anxiety at the source
Key findings
Dogs given Harmonease showed significantly* reduced fear related behaviors in a thunderstorm compared to their baseline fears measured before treatment
Study
DePorter, T. et al (2012). Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 7(4), pp.225-232.
- Participants
- 20 healthy adult Beagle dogs
- Length
- 21 days
- Institute
- University of Toronto
- Type
- Placebo-controlled, Double-blind,
It’s time to grab the leash and get proactive with your dog’s health.
