Multivitamins

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    Multivitamins

     I'm looking for a high quality daily multivitamin that does not contain tryptophan for a dog that will also be on a low protein diet, and tryptophan supplementation.  Anyone got any ideas? 

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     I home cook for Jessie and use ARG's multivitamin without copper and iron;

    http://www.allergyresearchgroup.com/Multi-Vi-Min-without-Copper-Iron-150-Caps-p-154.html

    They also have another multi-vitamin;

    http://www.allergyresearchgroup.com/Multi-Vi-Min-150-Vegetarian-Caps-p-153.html

     Neither product supplies all of the vitamins and minerals that are needed but they are very good quality and don't have tryptophan. The rest of Jessie's nutrients are supplied by her food and a few other supplements. Hope this helps.

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     Thanks, it's a start.  The dog is on a really good food, so that isn't the issue.  Trying to insure enough B complex.

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     You're welcome; if you're only supplementing B vitamins, Monica Segal has a very good B complex. It has more folic acid than most B vitamins and also has choline and inositol;

    http://www.monicasegal.com/catalog/product.php?cPath=23_1&products_id=54 

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    Great, thanks again. Smile
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    I use a B vitamin complex from Blue Bonnet - their B-50 - when I need it.  I also supplement with lecithin.  1/4 cup a week supplies plenty of choline for a medium sizd dog, naturally.

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    brookcove
    .  I also supplement with lecithin.  1/4 cup a week supplies plenty of choline for a medium sizd dog, naturally.

     

      Lecithin is supposed to be the best source for choline. After I got Optimal Nutrition and figured Jessie's requirements I realized that most commercial foods didn't provide enough choline for her.
     

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    Isn't that weird?  I can't figure out why that's true.  I've been supplementing even kibble with choline for a long time.  It was Sabine who turned me on to the lecithin.