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Antioxidants help protect the<br />
cell membranes and nucleus<br />
by neutralising free radicals,<br />
which resemble tiny<br />
meteorites that constantly<br />
bombard the cell.<br />
A synergistic cocktail of antioxidants<br />
A diet high in varied antioxidants until the end of the growth phase appears to be very worthwhile<br />
for a breed like the Cocker, with a relatively long life expectancy. Antioxidants help protect the eye<br />
cells against light-accelerated oxidation (Valero et al, 2002; Taylor et al, 2002), and they also support<br />
the immune system. Cocker 25 contains a complex of antioxidants that act in synergy. In addition<br />
to lutein and zeaxanthine, it is enriched with taurine, vitamins E and C, and extracts of green<br />
tea and grapes, which are rich in polyphenols.<br />
Taurine: amino acid essential to the heart and retina, which also has an antioxidant role.<br />
Vitamin E: many studies show the positive influence of a vitamin E supplement in the food acting<br />
as an antioxidant.<br />
Vitamin C: favours the regeneration of vitamin E, which enables it to neutralise free radicals for<br />
longer. Dogs do synthesise vitamin C themselves, but an extra intake through the diet helps provide<br />
a higher antioxidant level.<br />
Grape and green tea polyphenols*: polyphenols are a family of major antioxidants that work<br />
inside the cells. They protect the membranes and the cell DNA.<br />
Ultraviolet<br />
Pollution<br />
Stress<br />
Poor diet<br />
Action of antioxidants<br />
O2<br />
Free radicals<br />
Taurine, vitamin E and vitamin C<br />
act on the cell membrane<br />
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Polyphenols<br />
act on the nucleus<br />
Lutein and zeaxanthine<br />
act on the inside of the cell
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