Hepatosyl for Dogs, Hepatosyl Equine, Pet Liver Maintenance

Hepatosyl Liver Supplement

Hepatosyl is a nutritional supplement for dogs and horses designed to help maintain liver function where there has been some liver damage or liver disease. It comes in the form of pleasant smelling capsules which can be given whole or opened and sprinkled onto food.

What does it contain?

Hepatosyl capsules contain S-Adenosylmethionine, along with Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Magnesium Stearate and Alfalfa powder.

How does it work?

The main ingredient is S-Adenosylmethionine, often abreviated to SAMe. This is a pre-cursor to the compound glutathione, which has a number of important functions in the liver. It has been shown that 45% of dogs and cats with liver problems have low levels of glutathione in the liver. Glutathione helps to maintain the health of hepatocytes (liver cells). It is a powerful antioxidant and is also used by the liver in a variety of detoxification reactions which are an important part of liver function. Unfortunately it is not useful to provide glutathione in the diet because it is not effectively absorbed, and supplements of this type do not boost blood or cell levels of glutathione. However S-Adenosylmethionine is well absorbed and is readily used by the liver to manufacture glutathione within the liver cells. Hence levels of glutathione in the blood and the liver cells are found to increase if Hepatosyl is provided as a nutritional supplement.

When to use Hepatosyl

Hepatosyl is recommended to be used under the direction of your veterinary surgeon. It can be helpful for any condition where there has been damage to the liver through disease or injury. It is also sometimes given for a few days before and after a general anaesthetic, or after a possible case of poisoning.

Where to buy Hepatosyl

Hepatosyl capsules are available from veterinary surgeons, as well as veterinary websites such as VioVet. It can be purchased without prescription, but it is advised to be used under the direction of a veterinary surgeon.

Article written by:
John Cousins BVSc MRCVS - A veterinary surgeon from VioVet - Online Pet Store & Pharmacy.

The article reflects the opinions of the author and should only be used as a guide. It can only be taken in conjunction with advice from your vet. No liability is accepted for accuracy of content or any other matter.