Question:
I give my cat also fish oil of your assortment. The given dosage is one leaked capsule in his food dish (which he licks up right away) per week. He’s 11 years old and weighs about 5kg.
Can this dosage be safely increased to multiple capsules per week?
Answer:
We don’t have any experience with giving fish oil to cats yet, but we can’t think of any reason why your cat wouldn’t benefit from a bit more fish oil. It’s a natural product after all, and is also present in oily fish. And your cat could eat that fish multiple times per week. Then that also apply to fish oil. Giving the contents of one capsule multiple times a week shouldn’t be any issue.
Question:
I’ve been using 2 capsules of your Omega-3 for some time. I also use blood thinners (Ascal) after a stroke.
My wife who studies nutrition science told me that Omega-3 may delay clotting time. I have a thin skin that bruises easily, and wounds that heal pretty slowly. That doesn’t improve with age and with Ascal.
On the packaging and on your website I don’t see any warning for Omega-3 in combination with blood thinners. Of course I’ll contact my physician soon, but I’d like to hear from you (when using 2 capsules a day) if there are any issues known when combined with blood thinners.
Answer:
Omega-3 has a very mild blood thinning effect. At a dosage of 2 capsules per day it’s negligible. Because of the blood thinning effect we handle a dosage of a maximum of 6 capsules a day. In other words: when taking more than 6 capsules a day the blood thinning effect is something to keep in mind, which doesn’t necessarily mean that it will occur.
Moreover, there are some European countries that have a much higher maximum limit.
Question:
Can I give my two-and-a-half year old Labrador a glucosamine capsule out of precaution? Or should I wait until she’s a bit older, like five years?
To what extent have the glucosamine products your company been tested on dogs? Over what time period?
Answer:
If you suspect that your dog has a chance to get osteoarthritis or hip dysplasia then it can’t hurt to give them something preventative. However, our preference doesn’t go out to glucosamine, because this may have some side effects in the long run. Chondroitin is just as a powerful protection supplement of the cartilage and doesn’t have any long term side effects.
One chondroitin capsule a day is sufficient. So, a jar will last six months.
You could wait until the dog is a bit older, but then there is always a chance that there could be osteoarthritis. It’s best to make that judgment call yourself, for instance by looking at the ‘osteoarthritis history’ of the parents.
Glucosamine and chondroitin are not specifically tested on dogs as far as we know (we haven’t come across any scientific studies). However, there is no reason to believe that they wouldn’t respond well to it. In our experience they even respond very well. The well-known brands of dog products add glucosamine and chondroitin to their products. But it is pretty expensive. Partly for that reason, millions of dog owners (and thousands of our customers) give capsules meant for humans to their dogs. A further consideration is that people trust products more that are made for human consumption.
Question:
For the proper care of my dog, I rely on glucosamine. Not really a big issue, but after 7 years it’s getting pretty expensive here in Turkey, €40 for 60 tablets. That’s why my question is: can I switch to the human version or is this bad for my dog?
Answer:
There is no difference between glucosamine for dogs and for humans. It is about the same product, with the same effect. If there is a difference then it is about quality, which is better for products meant for humans (purer, right dose).
We have hundreds of customers who give our glucosamine to their dogs. They put the (soft) capsules in the food, but it’s also possible, especially better for smaller dogs, to open the capsules and mix it in the food.
More information about the dosage for your dog – depending on weight – you can find here.
Glucosamine for animals is often too expensive. Sellers know that dog owners do everything for their dog and they take advantage of it. Glucosamine is very expensive in Turkey to begin with.
Question:
Why do I have to take 6 capsules of Arthro-5 daily, isn’t that a bit too much in one day?
Answer:
As far as we know, Arthro-5 is the most powerful joint protection product in the world. That’s because it contains a lot of substances with a proven effect, That means that there is a large amount of the ingredients in it; altogether about 5800 mg powder per daily dose. One capsule can only contain about 1000 mg; more does not fit in there. That why 6 capsules are needed, that can be taken all at once.
Of course we’d like to see less as well, but that would only be possible if we use larger capsules (which are harder to take), or put less ingredients in it (less of an effective product). Both options are undesirable.
There are other alternatives for those who think 6 capsules is too much, like glucosamine (2 capsules a day).
Question:
Just a quick question, does a jar of Omega-3 with 180 capsules cost € 17.90 per jar?At ****** 90 capsules cost €3.29, so more than € 6.50 for 180 capsules.
Answer:
A jar of 180 capsules is indeed €17.90. It is about highly purified and extra concentrated fish oil (Marinoil) from a renowned Canadian-Dutch manufacturer (Stepan Lipid Nutrition). The same product costs €19.90 at Bional for only 60 (!!) capsules.
The latter is extremely expensive. But €3.29 is the other extreme. If a company asks €3.29 for 90 capsules, and then minus tax, the price of the plastic jar, the capsule cost, the fill cost and the profit margin then I can paint a pretty good picture of what they’ve paid for the fish oil, and that’s not much. We are well aware of the prices in the world market for fish oil, and at this price we can’t take the quality of the fish oil all that seriously.
Question:
My wife uses glucosamine in caplet form, a kind of tablet. She doesn’t like the taste of them and can barely swallow it. We buy these caplets from the US. The advantage is that the product is a lot cheaper, but nowadays we also need to pay tax, transportation fees and import duties, which makes this product a lot more expensive.
We want to try your glucosamine, but then the capsule kind. I assume that these are a lot easier to take. We don’t want any tablets or caplets.
Answer:
Capsules are generally easier to take than tablets (or caplets). They are less rough, and flavorless above all. It’s even possible to (if swallowing is difficult) to take the capsule apart and put the loose glucosamine powder in water, fruit juice or yogurt and take it that way.
If you wish we can send a few capsules in a satchel, so your wife can try them to see if it’s something for her.
Question:
I have moderate congenital hip dysplasia, am 51 years old and wants to ensure that my cartilage remains in good condition. Which tablets do you recommend?
Answer:
Has your hip been bothering you for some time, and a certain degree of cartilage damage has been found?
If you don’t have any symptoms, and no damage has been found yet then just chondroitin may be sufficient. This supplement ensures protection against wear and has the least chance of side effects. Research into the effect of chondroitin has shown that it slows the wear up to 4 times (on average) in people with osteoarthritis. This is found with a daily dosage of 800 mg. Our supplement contains 1,200 mg per daily dose of two capsules. You could alternate dosages of 1 to 2 capsules per day.
A guarantee that problems won’t occur eventually is hard to say. People react differently to the supplements. You get the best protection by taking a combination of supplements such as in Arthro-5. But usually this is only used when there are actual symptoms.
Answer:
No osteoarthritis has been identified yet, but sometimes I just walk a little bit more differently.
Answer:
Is the ‘walking differently’ always been linked to hip dysplasia? If it’s something that occurred over the last few years then you should see if it gets better after you’ve tried glucosamine for about three months. Glucosamine improves walking in people with osteoarthritis.
If you always had trouble walking then chondroitin should be sufficient. Of course you can still supplement it with glucosamine. This inhibits wear, just like chondroitin.
But because glucosamine works in a different way it complements chondroitin very well. Together they protect against the development of osteoarthritis even better.
Question:
This week I got an injection in the knee with hyaluronic acid. The cartilage under the kneecap has been surgically put together (2.5 years ago) and in some areas the bone is completely exposed (due to an accident).
Can I use your product Arthro-5, and can I only get it online or are there certain stores where I can purchase your product.
Answer:
Arthro-5 can be combined with hyaluronic acid injections without any issues. From several customers we’ve heard that they’ve had success with this combination, though it was a bit difficult to determine whether it was because of the injections or the supplement (or both). Whatever the case, we think both treatments complement one another.
Arthro-5 is only available online via our website. That way we can keep the price somewhat affordable. Sales through stores and pharmacies means a price increase because wholesale and retail would drive up the price. We don’t think that’s such a good idea.
Question:
I have a dog with joint problems and would like to give him glucosamine, chondroitin and Omega-3 tablets. Can I use your products for my dog? If so, what would be the recommended daily amount of each product for a dog weighing about 40 kilograms.
Answer:
You can give these three products to your dog. We have many dog owners among our customers that do so. Mainly glucosamine and chondroitin are very effective with osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia Omega-3 is less effective and is therefore not really necessary (although it can’t hurt).
Glucosamine on its own is often very effective. The dosage for a dog weighing 40 kg is 2 capsules a day. If you mix the capsules through the food, then the dog will likely eat it without noticing. You may also give it orally. A third option is to open the capsule, which can be easily done, and pour the powder over the food.
Chondroitin E enhances the effect of glucosamine and is a good supplement. This means a dosage of 1 to 2 capsules a day. More information about the dosages can be found here.
It usually takes several weeks before the first improvements are noticeable.
