Standard Process Veterinary Formulas, Whole Food Supplements for Small Animal and Equine Patients.
Glossary
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Allantoin
A substance found in amniotic fluid and certain plants that is reported to promote natural cellular regeneration.
B
Bentonite (Montmorillonite)
A natural colloidal, adsorbing clay which can bind substances present in the lumen of the digestive tract allowing these substances to be eliminated with the fecal material.
Betaine Hydrochloride
A sweet, crystalline, quaternary ammonium salt found in beet juice; Can be used as a lipotropic factor or a gastric acidifier.
Black Currant Juice
An excellent source of anthocyanins with antioxidant properties.
Black Currant Seed Oil
An excellent source of omega-6 fatty acids, such as gamma-linoleic acid.
Boswellia serrata (Boswellia)
This herb contains certain substances known as boswellic acids; Supports and maintains health joints.
Bovine Bile Salts
A purified source of bovine bile salts in a powdered form; Supports the healthy metabolism and absorption of dietary fat.
Bromelain
Contains enzyme proteases that aid in cellular response.
Buckwheat
A rich source of bioflavonoids (vitamin P), such as rutin and quercetin, and other minerals.
C
Calcium Glycerophosphate
A white, crystalline powder, soluble in cold water; A source of calcium.
Calcium Lactate
A source of calcium; Standard Process' is fermented on plant sugar instead of being derived from a dairy product or source.
Carbamide
Carbamide normally synthesized in the liver, may act as a physiologic diuretic.
Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower)
The flower tops are diaphoretic, diuretic, and laxative; They also appear to have a supportive effect on the cardiovascular system.
Chlorophyll Extract
A fat-soluble extract from plant material; A rich source of vitamin K and stimulants for tissue health, maintenance, and regeneration; Chlorophyll is regarded as a natural gastrointestinal tract deodorant and cleanser.
Choline Bitartrate
A vitamin of the B complex essential to liver function.
Copper Liver Chelate
Provides an excellent source of copper; Copper is an essential trace mineral that is important for a wide range of biochemical processes.
Crataegus oxyacantha (Hawthorn)
Hawthorn is a well-known heart and vascular tonic.
Cytosol™ Extract
Cytosol™ is the trademark owned and used by Standard Process Inc. as a brand name for extracts derived from the cytoplasm of the cell; they contain the "materials" such as enzymes, hormone precursors, and synergistic cofactors produced by the cell; These materials serve as the building blocks for cellular metabolic end products that are utilized by the cell itself or transported outside the cell.
D
Defatted Wheat Germ
Wheat germ is noted for its dense nutritional content of the vitamin E complex, vitamin B complex, and many important trace minerals essential for the full physiological activity of the associated vitamin complexes.
Dicalcium Phosphate
A calcium compound used in calcium therapy.
E
Eleutherococcus senticosus (Eleuthero)
Eleuthero contains eleutherosides, triterpenoid saponins, and other compounds that work to promote vitality, enhance immune system function, and support the body's ability to adapt to temporary stress; its tonifying ability promotes physical and mental endurance.
Emblica officinalis (Indian Gooseberry, Amla)
One of the richest sources of bioflavonoids and Vitamin C; Native to India, the plum-sized fruit is revered for its anti-aging and immune enhancing properties.
G
Ginkgo biloba
The leaf of Ginkgo biloba that has been dried into a powder; Ginkgo is known for a number of medicinal benefits, including strengthening blood vessels, stabilizing cell membranes, and scavenging free radicals; it also supports healthy oxygen flow to the brain and peripheral areas of the body.
Glycerophosphate
A salt of glycerophosphoric acid used as a dietary supplement.
H
High Chromium Yeast
An excellent source of chromium; Chromium has been shown to improve glucose tolerance and improve immune response.
High Selenium Yeast
A rich source of selenium; Selenium is an essential trace element that has antioxidant activity mediated through its role in the formation and function of selenium-dependent glutathione peroxidases; It is also believed to help maintain a healthy heart and joints.
I
Inositol
A component of the B vitamin complex; It acts as an important catalyst in energy reactions that involve the metabolizing of some fats and carbohydrates.
Iron Chelate
Provides an excellent source of iron; Iron is an important nutrient essential for a wide range of vital biological processes including the synthesis of hemoglobin and it is also involved in the entire process of respiration including oxygen transport and electron transport.
K
Kelp
Seaweed; A good source of trace minerals.
L
L-carnitine
Carnitine is required for transporting long-chain fatty acids into the cells, which is essential to the conversion of fatty acids into energy for the cells, especially in heart muscle.
L-glutamine
An important, conditionally essential amino acid that is normally abundant in the body but cannot always be synthesized in sufficient quantities to meet metabolic demand; It has widespread physiological benefits.
Licorice
Licorice is an herb that helps stimulate cellular response.
M
Magnesium Lactate
Source of magnesium; Magnesium plays an essential role as a cofactor; Assisting enzymes in catalyzing many necessary reactions.
Manganese Glycerophosphate
Manganese is an essential trace mineral important for skeletal and cartilage formation.
Manganese Lactate
Source of manganese; manganese acts as a cofactor and catalyst in many enzymatic processes.
N
Nutritional Yeast
A source of protein and B complex vitamins.
P
Pea Vine
The vine from a pea plant; Peas are a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, provitamin A Carotenoids, and minerals such as iron, potassium, phosphorus, and folacin.
Perna canaliculus
Green-lipped mussel powder; A source of highly-concentrated glycosaminoglycans, trace minerals, and fatty acids; Felt to improve joint flexibility.
Protomorphogen™ Extracts
In the 1940's, Dr. Royal Lee pioneered a unique method of deriving extracts known as "cell-determinants" from specific organs and glands for clinical use; Dr. Lee described in detail what these extracts contain and how they function in regard to cell regulation, maintenance, and interaction with tissue antibodies; It is clear both from the description of the extraction process and clinical use that these extracts differ from what is commonly referred to as glandulars; Furthermore, because these extracts have a distinct clinical application and effect, they should not be confused with glandulars, nor should they be referred to simply as protomorphogens; Rather, Protomorphogen™ is the trademark owned and used by Standard Process Inc., as a brand name assigned to these uniquely-derived extract; PMG™ is another trademark owned and used by Standard Process Inc. as another brand name for these extracts.
R
Rhizopus oryzae
A mold grown on Tillandsia usneoides and beet root as a source of enzymes.
Ribonucleic Acid
Nucleic acid occurring in cell cytoplasm and the nucleolus, first isolated in plants but later found in animal cells.
S
Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle)
Contains flavanolignans (collectively known as silymarin), which are some of the most potent liver-protecting substances known; Stabilizes liver cell membrane against injury, regulates its permeability, assists in cellular regeneration, and scavenges for the free radicals.
Soy Bean Lecithin
A rich source of lecithin, a precursor to choline; A substance that is crucial for proper central nervous system, liver, cardiovascular, and immune system health; Also an excellent source of essential fatty acids.
Spanish Black Radish
An excellent source of sulfur, which protects against free radicals and is also beneficial in the healthy functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Strombus gigas (Conch)
A sea mollusk with a large spiral shell; A good source of protein, amino acids, and trace minerals.
T
Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion)
Dandelion is useful for its ability to stimulate the over, as a diuretic, and for its cellular protection properties.
Thiamin
(Vitamin B1)
Essential for the normal metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.
Tillandsia usneoides
(Spanish Moss)
A plant belonging to the pineapple family that is grown in the southeastern coastal plain of the United States. It is a non-parasitic plant that is supported by another plant and has aerial roots exposed to the humid atmosphere. Spanish Moss has been found to contain significant amounts of various minerals, chlorophyll, and most of the B vitamins.
W
Wheat Germ Oil
One of the richest sources of the complete vitamin E complex; Vitamin E is beneficial in multiple metabolic processes.
Withania somnifera (Indian Ginseng, Ashwagandha)
Studies indicate ashwagandha possesses antistress, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, hemopoetic, and cellular regeneration properties; It also appears to exert a positive influence on the endocrine, cardiopulmonary, and central nervous systems.
Z
Zinc Liver Chelate
Contains zinc that is chelated to bovine liver to maintain healthy zinc levels.