Process for enhancing immune response in canines using a dietary composition including garlic
AssigneeThe Procter & Gamble Company
InventorsMichael G. Hayek, Stefan Patrick Massimino, Katherine P. Boebel
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Abstract
A composition and method for enhancing immune response and improving the overall health of canines is provided which includes feeding the canines a dietary composition containing an effective amount of garlic in an amount of from about 1 to 10 g/kg diet. The dietary composition, when fed to canines, provides antioxidant, anticancer, and immunomodulatory benefits. The canines are fed the composition containing an effective amount of garlic in a quantity and frequency appropriate for their nutritional needs resulting in an enhanced immune response by increased lymphocyte blastogenesis and improves the overall health of the animal.
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A method for increasing lymphocyte blastogenesis in a clog comprising feeding said dog a diet including an effective amount of garlic for a time sufficient for said garlic to be absorbed by said dog.
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