| Vitamins A to Z, What Foods They Come From and What Part Of The Canine Body They Are Beneficial To. The information below was taken from Kymythy R Shultze book called "Natural Nutrition For Dogs And Cats" All foods mentioned are in RAW form. (NOTE) Eastwood Great Danes do not eat veggies and fruits or get any supplements but this list will show you that all the vitamins and minerals that they need are available in raw meaty bones and organs, eggs and fish. Vitamin A: Alfalfa, cod liver oil, eggs, fruit, meat, meaty bones, vegetables. Beneficial to: bones, hair, immune and respiratory systems, skin, soft tissue, teeth. Antioxidants: bilberry, cod liver oil, fish, fruit, nut, vegetables, vitamin C Beneficial to: cells, free radical-damage, heart, immune system, joints. Vitamin B Complex: alfalfa, eggs, fruit, fish, kelp, meat, meaty bones, veggies, nuts, seeds. Beneficial to: cells, eyes, gastrointestinal tract, hair, liver, nervous system, mouth, skin. Bioflavonoids (vitamin P) algae, fruit, berries, rose hips. Beneficial to: blood, capillary walls, connective tissue, red blood cells, teeth. Biotin: alfalfa, eggs, fish, fruit, kelp, meat, nuts Beneficial to: bone marrow, genes, glandular and metabolic systems, hair, muscles, skin. Boron: fruit, nuts, vegetables Beneficial to: bones, brain, muscle. Vitamin C: alfalfa, fruit, kelp, meat, meaty bones, vegetables. Beneficial to: adrenal glands, blood, bones, capillary walls, cells, connective tissue, heart, mucous membranes, nervous system, teeth. Calcium: alfalfa, bones, carob,eggshell,kelp,vegetables. Beneficial to: blood, bone, heart, muscles, nails, skin, soft tissue, teeth, circulatory, digestive, enzymatic, immune, and nervous systems. Carbohydrates: fruits and vegetables Beneficial to: brain, energy, nervous system Choline: eggs, fish, kelp, meat, nuts, seeds, vegetables Beneficial to: adrenal glands, brain, kidneys, liver; cardiovascular, glandular and nervous systems Chromium: alfalfa, veggies, fruit, kelp, meat, meaty bones, nuts, seeds. Beneficial to: adrenal glands, brain, blood, heart, liver, white blood cells; circulatory and immune systems. Copper: alfalfa, avocado, fish, kelp, nuts, meat, meaty bones, seeds, veggies. Beneficial to: blood, bone, circulatory system, hair and skin. Vitamin D: alfalfa, cod liver oil, eggs, fish, meat, meaty bones, sunlight. Beneficial to: bones, eyes, heart, kidneys,glanular and nervous systems, skin and teeth. Vitamin E: alfalfa, eggs, fish, kelp, meat, meaty bones, nuts, seeds, veggies. Beneficial to: arteries, circulatory, heart, nervous and glandular systems, heart, lungs and skin Enzymes: RAW FOODS Beneficial to: ALL BIOCHEMICAL ACTIVITIES Vitamin F: alfalfa, kelp, nuts, seeds, veggie oils. Beneficial to: cells, glands, hair, mucous membranes, nerves, skin Fat: animal skin and fat, avocados, eggs, fish, meat, nuts, oils, poultry, seeds Beneficial to: brain, energy, insulation, liver, blood, nervous system, nutrient utilization. Fluorine: kelp, garlic, veggies Beneficial to: bones, glands, lymphatic system, teeth Folic Acid: alfalfa, eggs, fish fruits, meats, veggies Beneficial to: blood, glands, liver, reproductive system Inistol: fruit, kelp, meat, nuts, seeds, veggies. Beneficial to: brain, hair, heart, intestines, kidneys, nerves, skin. Iodine: alfalfa, eggs, kelp, fish, meat, meaty bones. Beneficial to: brain, glandular system Iron: alfalfa, eggs, fish, kelp, meat, meaty bones, veggies Beneficial to: blood, bone, metabolic system, muscles, nails, skin and teeth. Vitamin K: alfalfa, cod liver oil, eggs, fish, kelp, veggies Beneficial to: blood, bone, liver, gastrointestinal system LOVE: human and animal friends Beneficial to: all biochemical activities Magnesium: alfalfa, fish, fruit, kelp, meaty bones, seeds, veggies. Beneficial to: arteries, bones, cells, heart, nerves, teeth; digestive, immune, nervous and reproductive systems. Maganese: alfalfa, berries, eggs, kelp, meat, meaty bones, nuts, seeds, veggies Beneficial to: blood, bones, brain, immune system, liver, mammary glands, muscles, nerves Molybdenum: alfalfa, kelp, veggies Beneficial to: bones, cells, kidney, liver, nitrogen metabolism Phosphorus: alfalfa, eggs, fish, kelp, meat, meaty bones. Beneficial to: bones, brain, eyes, liver, muscles, nerves, teeth, circulatory and digestive systems. Potassium: alfalfa, dates, fish, fruits, kelp, meat, meaty bones, veggies. Beneficial to: blood, heart, kidneys, muscles, skin, endocrine, digestive and nervous systems. Protein: eggs, fish, meat, nuts, poultry, seeds Beneficial to: acid/alkaline balance, energy, fluid balance, hair, hormones, immune system, muscles. Selenium: alfalfa, eggs, fish, garlic, kelp, meat, meaty bones, veggies Beneficial to: enzyme and immune systems, eyes, heart, pancreas, red blood cells, tissue elasticity. Silicon: alfalfa, kelp, meaty bones, veggies. Beneficial to: arteries, bones, connective tissue, hair, heart, nails, skin. Sodium: alfalfa, kelp, eggs, fish, meat, meaty bones, veggies. Beneficial to: blood, lymphatic system, muscle, nerves Sulfur: eggs, fish, garlic, kelp, meat, meaty bones, veggies. Beneficial to: blood, cells, liver, skin, soft tissue. Sunlight: Direct sunlight, (not through windows) Beneficial to: Vitamin D absorption Vitamin T: eggs, sesame seeds Beneficial to: blood, immune system Vitamin U: cabbage Beneficial to: intestines, skin and tissues Vanadium: fish, kelp, meat, meaty bones Beneficial to: Bones, cellular metabolism, heart, kidneys, teeth Zinc: alfalfa, eggs, fish, kelp, meat, meaty bones, nuts, seeds Beneficial to: blood, bones, eyes, heart, joints, liver. |