Kelp powder

Seaweeds and kelps have the broadest spectrum of trace minerals and vitamins of any plant group in the world. As such, they lend themselves to being a very good natural multivitamin and mineral source.

The reason they contain this wide range of nutrients is because of their ability to absorb minerals directly from ocean water. Unlike land plants, kelps and seaweeds do not have root systems to absorb minerals. Instead, they absorb minerals directly through the plant tissue from the mineral-rich sea-water they are living in.

Kelp is the largest plant in the seaweed family, usually found and cultivated as dense forests of kelp usually found 8m to 30m under water. Since kelp absorb mineral content from the ocean, the more pristine the source of ocean water, the higher the quality the trace minerals are in the plant.

Kelp is one of the richest natural sources of amino acids; kelp is 25% protein and 2% fat. Full of bio-available vitamins and minerals, these sea vegetables contain iodine, which is essential for healthy thyroid function, and iron to support circulation.

There are a variety of edible sea vegetables, but kelp is the most nutritious for dogs. There are 60 different vitamins, minerals, and trace elements as well as 21 amino acids. Kelp is rich and natural source of numerous growth hormones. However, kelp is most known for is its iodine content which helps to support your dog’s glandular system as well as his metabolism. Benefits associated with kelp include the following:

• Regulates glandular activity in the adrenal, pituitary, and thyroid glands.
• Great for skin allergies, as it helps reduce itching and inflammation.
• Contains protein and amino acids that help tissue repair.
• Iodine content helps to stimulate thyroid activity, speeding metabolism and weight loss.
• High-fibre content helps digestion.
• Can help reduce dental plaque and tartar build-up.