Vitamins, Minerals and Amino Acids for the Racing Greyhound.

Vitamins, Minerals and Amino Acids for the Racing Greyhound.
Vitamins and minerals are an essential part of the diet of any living animal, especially an athlete… and the racing greyhound a supreme example. If anything a racing greyhound is more fine-tuned than any olympic athlete. And like olympic athletes, the racing greyhound needs a dietary supplement to make up for essential vitamins and minerals that are no longer available in our food chain.
Essential Amino Acids – L-Lucine, Tryptophane, Lyaine, Methionine, Phenylalanine etc… these are some of the “building blocks” that, in their correct combinations, make up proteins. Amino Acids are essential to life, because protein is the structure for all living things. Muscles, ligaments, tendons, organs, in fact all organic matter in the body is made of protein.
Amino acids are involved in energy production, hormone production and have antioxidant effects. Inadequate intake of Amino Acids will restrict muscle growth. About 80% of amino acids are produced by the liver, but the other 20% must be obtained from the diet.
Minerals
Balanced in the right ratio”s, minerals are vital for bone growth, development and strength. The main minerals required are Calcium, Phosphorous and Magnesium, which need to be balanced with Vitamin D, for the body to absorb them properly. There are many other trace minerals needed to form a strong healthy body in a fast growing pup, but these are the main ones. A calcium deficiency or imbalance will result in skeletal and other problems.
Iron is vital as it produces hemoglobin, the most essential component of red blood cells. Hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to every part of the body. Without an adequate supply of red blood cells, the muscles can”t get enough oxygen, and without oxygen a greyhound can”t perform, no matter how fit it is.
Vitamins
Vitamin A – Retinol… is an antioxidant and helps the greyhound utilize protein, gives a healthy skin, fights disease and aids in the formation of strong bones and teeth.
Vitamin D3 – Cholecalciferol… helps the body utilize calcium.
Vitamin K3 – Menadione… is a synthetic form of the fat-soluble vitamin K, responsible in synthesizing the liver protein that controls blood clotting.
Vitamin E – dl-a-Tocopheryl… antioxidant. Aids in muscle development, reproduction and disease resistance.
Vitamin C – Ascorbic Acid… antioxidant and antibiotic. Helps form red blood cells, increases iron absorption by up to 30%. Aids tissue repair and fights infection. Is vital for the production of collagen and the metabolism of folic acid.
Vitamin B1 – Thiamine… helps form blood, metabolize carbohydrates and produce hydrochloric acid, so it is needed for digestion.
Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin… is a co enzyme in the respiratory system. Helps metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
Vitamin B6 – Pyridoxine… required for hydrochloric acid production and helps absorb fats and proteins. Needed for brain function and healthy nervous system.
PABA – Para-aminobenzoic… part of the B complex family. Helps form folic acid in the body. Aids in utilizing protein and forming a healthy skin and coat.
By giving a prepared supplement of essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals like calcium, phosphorous and iron with an optimally balanced combination of carbohydrates and protein, and plenty of fresh clean water, your racing greyhound will be able to perform to the best of it”s ability at the highest level of competition.
Russell Savige and http://training-dog-breeds.com .