If you’ve browsed our store page, you may come across our KEOS+ product line.You may have noticed a small green shield on the packaging labeled ‘Natural Shield’. What is Natural Shield? And what does it mean to the average consumer?
What is Natural Shield
For a long time, humans have utilized plant based remedies for centuries to support health and well-being. Likewise, Natural Shield is a unique blend of Natural plant extracts, based on Phytotherapy experience to support the health of pets. We aimed to find the best blend of plant extracts targeting key common challenges in pet health:
- Digestion (Digestive Health + Nutrient absorption)
- Stress and aging
- Cognitive functions
- General health
Our exclusive natural shield technology is an additive to the nutritious pet feed we already provide, which creates our KEOS+ product line.
What exactly is in Natural Shield?
Plant extracts can sound abstract at first, so let’s take a closer look at what Natural Shield includes and why each ingredient was selected. This is a valid concern especially with something that claims to be beneficial for your pet.
The key ingredients behind Natural Shield are:
- Citrus extracts
- Camellia seeds
- Yucca schidigera
- Tea leaves
- Moringa leaves
One of our core values is transparency, every ingredient listed on the package is exactly each ingredient found in each kibble. Pet owners can rest assured that our formulas follow FEDIAF guidelines (which we explore here).
These ingredients do more than simply appear on the label. Each one is selected for a specific nutritional role, and together they help create a more supportive daily diet for pets. But what do these herbs actually do?
Herbs, Spice and everything nice
Instead of relying on unnecessary complexity, Natural Shield focuses on functional plant-based ingredients selected to work alongside complete and balanced nutrition. The key ingredients that create our Natural Shield provide benefits that support your pet’s everyday lifestyle. But how exactly do they help?
- Citrus extracts
Citrus extracts, naturally combine citroflavonoids (antioxidants) and pectic
oligosaccharides (prebiotics) to help your pets keep a good digestive health. This is done through:
- Stabilizing the microbiota.
- Stimulating growth of lactobacilli.
This ingredient helps contain harmful bacteria, while promoting the growth of beneficial ones that help your pets digest.
- Camellia seeds and Yucca schidigera extracts
Together with citrus extracts, these plant compounds help support digestion, nutrient utilization, and gut balance. These plants synergise together to help develop:
- Improved nutrient digestion.
- Controlled/Reduced ammonia and odor emission.
- Support bacterial flora in the gut.
While helping beneficial bacteria in the digestive system, it also has the added benefit of reducing the odor of your pet’s waste.
- Tea and Moringa leaves
These plants are rich in polyphenols (antioxidants) with direct effect on the general health of your pet:
- Improving immunity.
- Brain development.
- Helping protect cells from oxidative stress and supporting overall vitality.
Polyphenols, in combination with steroidal saponins, have been studied for their supportive functional properties.
These benefits sound nice, but what do they imply for KEOS+?
How it applies to KEOS+
Natural Shield harnesses the best of nature to support your pet’s health at every stage of life. This proprietary technology is included in all KEOS+ products, enhancing the nutritional benefits already built into each formula.
Developed with a commitment to natural, balanced nutrition, KEOS+ ensures that every meal contributes to your pet’s overall well-being.
With KEOS+, pet owners can feel confident knowing their pets are enjoying simple, wholesome, and nutritionally complete meals with our simply good kibbles.
