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rdb
Sat, Feb-05-05, 06:51
Vetri-Lean Carb Blocker Launched At AHVMA
from Gina DePinto

Studies Prove Phase 2® Carb Blocker Effective in Canine Weight Loss
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. -- (Sept. 14, 2004) Veterinarians and experts know that obesity and puts pets at risk for certain health problems like diabetes, orthopedic problems, heart disease and stroke.
Vetri-Lean for Dogs from Vetri-Science® Laboratories of Vermont, makers of Glyco-Flex®, contains the clinically proven carb blocker Phase 2 Pet®, a proprietary extract of the white bean. It is shown to cut starch absorption up to 75 percent, so it neutralizes carbohydrate and starch calories by blocking the body’s ability to absorb them. Vetri-Lean is recommended to support weight loss in overweight dogs.

"Veterinarians now have an innovative and safe approach to dealing with the serious problem of their overweight patients," explained Roger Kendall, Ph.D., nutritional biochemist and vice president of research and development for Vetri-Science. "Phase 2 Pet is the first of its kind on the market to help keep dogs at their optimal weight. And as we know, obesity can contribute to poor health and disease especially in older dogs, and can significantly reduce the normal lifespan of companion animals because of the added stress it causes to a dog’s organs, circulatory system and body structures. Extra weight and obesity especially exacerbates hip and joint dysfunction causing added pain and suffering to these animals, which is why we’re so enthusiastic about offering vets and pet owners a viable solution to obesity."

Phase 2 Pet is the first clinically and scientifically proven natural ingredient for neutralizing starch. In a soon to be published veterinary conducted canine trial, 88 percent of the dogs showed an average weight loss of almost 5 percent of their body weight over an eight week period, and an average abdominal girth reduction of 1.44 inches by using Phase 2 Pet alone.

By blocking starch carbohydrates as a source of energy, the body is forced to burn body fat. The loss seen in this study was attributed to loss of fat and not muscle. Even more dramatic results can be expected when combined with good nutrition and exercise. Vetri-Lean supports weight loss without the use of stimulants, and dogs love the flavor.

Vetri-Lean Plus is an advanced weight loss support supplement containing ingredients clinically tested to promote weight loss in overweight dogs. In addition to Phase 2 Pet starch blocker, Vetri-Lean Plus contains green tea extract with high yield EGCG and Chromemate® brand chromium polynicotinate which work synergistically to promote quicker weight loss through greater thermogenesis and lipolysis (fat burning) activity.

EGCG boosts metabolism, helps maintain normal blood insulin levels (promotes the burning of fat), and helps control the appetite. Chromemate® brand chromium polynicotinate is a niacin-bound chromium, which research shows is a safe and bioavailable form of chromium supplementation that supports appetite control, building of muscle, and the burning of fat.

"Vetri-Lean or Vetri-Lean plus are two great ways to support weight loss in overweight dogs," explained C.J. Erdman, DVM, national sales manager for Vetri-Science. "Most veterinarians know that joint and hip dysfunction is common in overweight dogs. The feedback we’ve received from veterinarians using our Glyco-Flex and Vetri-Lean products together demonstrates superior results and faster response time supporting weight loss and joint health, which is helpful in getting these dogs back on their feet."

Vetri-Science® Laboratories of Vermont is the maker of Glyco-Flex®, one of the top animal supplements offered in the veterinary market since 1981. For more information, go to www.vetriscience.com, call toll free in the U.S. at (800) 882-9993 or direct at (802) 878-5508.

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Vetri-Science Laboratories is a proud member of the National Animal Supplement Council.

Contact: Gina DePinto
Bylines Public Relations & Marketing
phone 760-730-1930
fax 760-730-1949
cell 760-271-7934
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http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/nutritioninformation/a/VETRI_carbblock.htm

Kristine
Sat, Feb-05-05, 07:20
Um... why not just feed dogs LC? They shouldn't have starch, corn and all that garbage in their food in the first place. :daze:

Oh yeah, I forgot - that wouldn't generate any revenue for big pharma.

K Walt
Sat, Feb-05-05, 08:15
I agree Kristine. This is among the worst bass-ackwards crackpot thinking I've ever heard.

Feed dogs corn, feed them starch-blocker so they can't absorb the corn.

Peoples brains are SO stuck on GRAINS = GOOD, that they don't even CONSIDER that dogs shouldn't be living on grains.

Nancy LC
Sat, Feb-05-05, 08:26
This reads like a press release.

The AHVMA is: The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association is an organization whose purpose is to function as a forum for the exploration of alternative and complementary areas of health care in veterinary medicine.

doreen T
Sat, Feb-05-05, 08:59
This reads like a press release.
It's a blatant advertisement for the product .. an infomercial. :thdown:
... In a soon to be published veterinary conducted canine trial, 88 percent of the dogs showed an average weight loss of almost 5 percent of their body weight over an eight week period ...
Hmmm ... According to the Vetri-lean webpage, the "canine trial" consisted of 15 dogs. But of course, the "study" is not yet published so there's no way to verify the data or the methodology, and no mention of a control group. Were the dogs also given a special diet? Maybe it was the diet that caused weight loss, not the product. Hmmmm ...

And just as in humans .. what happens when undigested starch arrives in the colon?? Gas, cramping, diarrhea??

Poor dogs!


Doreen

Nancy LC
Sat, Feb-05-05, 09:22
And just as in humans .. what happens when undigested starch arrives in the colon?? Gas, cramping, diarrhea??

Poor dogs!

And their poor owners! Ew, dog farts!

Dodger
Sat, Feb-05-05, 09:52
I agree with what the others have posted. Dogs don't need carbs in their diet. Remove the corn, rice, wheat that are in dog food and no 'carb-blocker' is needed.

Let's see, we are supposed to buy dog food that has lots of carbs in it, then buy a carb-blocker so that they can't properly digest the carbs. Sounds like science done by a marketeer.

seyont
Sat, Feb-05-05, 12:09
Low-carb for dogs, I believe, is called BARF. The Bones And Raw Food diet.

bubu
Sat, Feb-05-05, 13:00
Why do hogs get all that garbage we have left over as feed...corn and other vegies..to get them fat.
Why do cows get molasses cow lick before market, to get them fatter for market.
Why do they sell the filler dog food...its cheaper because of all the waste they put in it.
Give a dog a choice of dog or cat food (high protein) he will go for the cat food.
Dogs don't need the carbs nor as much food as one thinks, just like we don't depending on ones life style.
My dogs don't even touch vegies...they can eat around them like the plague. The only times I have tried that with each was when someone said theirs did.
I put myself in the shoes of a manufacturer...shit yes I am gonna try and sell everything and make it sound good.
Carb blockers all they have ever done is make me feel like I had a cork inside. Besides when on LC who needs a blocker anyway ?

LukeA
Sat, Feb-05-05, 13:17
Low-carb for dogs, I believe, is called BARF. The Bones And Raw Food diet.


There are many low carb/grain free dog and cat foods sold other than BARF brand. Not all of them are raw food diets either.

victoria47
Sat, Feb-05-05, 14:02
I have found a food called Pet Guard at Whole Foods and it mainly contains venison and rice. My dogs seem to love it and even my vet has said that their coats are so smooth and soft. Less shedding on my pug also :)

potatofree
Sat, Feb-05-05, 15:54
And the poor doggies already get blamed for their owner's farts anyway....

Wyvrn
Sun, Feb-06-05, 18:06
We've been BARFing our dogs for 3 years. We feed them whole chicken legs and thighs, beef ribs, meat scraps, ground veggies (occasionally), eggs, liver, pretty much what we eat except theirs is totally raw. They are in perfect health, teeth are beautiful and never need cleaned. It's also very convenient, since prep is usually just tossing them a piece of chicken or a beef rib, or dropping a slice of liver or an egg and some ground veggies in their dishes.

Wyv

sim0ne
Thu, Feb-10-05, 19:40
my doggy eats low carb style too! (i really dont like to say BARF).

about 70% of her diet is raw chicken with the bones or turkey necks -- organs -- whole fish -- eggs

and a little raw dehydrated food called Embark (from the honest kitchen)

ingredients: 100% human food grade turkey, organic flaxseed, potatoes, celery, spinach, carrots, coconut, apples, kelp, eggs, sesame seeds, bananas, cranberries, rosemary, vitamins and minerals: Tricalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Iodide, Potassium Chloride, Copper Amino Acid Chelate.

it seems so natural and easy for her. i envy that. nothing i eat seems natural to me.

CindySue48
Mon, Feb-14-05, 13:03
[QUOTE=Dodger Let's see, we are supposed to buy dog food that has lots of carbs in it, then buy a carb-blocker so that they can't properly digest the carbs. Sounds like science done by a marketeer.[/QUOTE]

Sounds like human medicine too!

I've been feeding my two raw for over 18 months and have two extremely healthy, happy dogs. Mine are med to large size....they're Doberman/Shepherd/hound mixes....the female is around 50# and the male is around 70#.

They also have no doggy odor.....even when wet! :D