Nutritional supplementation is important for animals with epilepsy and EPITAUR 500 is specifically formulated to contain ingredients thought to be able to help in cases of epilepsy. Contains: Taurine: High concentrations of Taurine are found in the nervous system it is an amino acid and a building block for others. It has a protective affect on the brain especially when dehydrated. We suggest all animals who suffer from fits should have a diet high in Taurine.
Tyrosine: This amino acid is the building block for neurotransmitters such as dopamine and adrenaline and is an antioxidant.
Zinc: Zinc deficiency can lead to destruction of nerve cells, it is essential for vision and cell growth.
Magnesium: It is found in high concentrations in the brain, deficiency giving rise to mental confusion and problems with nerve conduction. It is critical to the functioning of many enzyme pathways and cellular functions.
B complex vitamins: These vitamins help to maintain the health and proper functioning of the brain and other nerves. Deficiency can result in convulsions among many other symptoms
Dosage (Canine):
- 1 capsule twice daily - up to 12kg
- 3 daily - from 12 to 24 kg
- 4 daily - between 25 and 40 kg.
Capsule Shell : Pure Gelatine 1 capsule will provide L-Taurine 500mg; L-Tyrosine 50mg; Zinc 30mg; Magnesium 10mg; Vitamin B12 0.1%; On Manitol; 5mg Vitamin B6/Vitamin/Vitamin B2 5mg of each.
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