Corn is a natural and wholesome ingredient that supplies essential fatty acids, protein, carbohydrates and natural antioxidants.
For centuries, people and their animals have relied on corn as a superb source of these nutrients:
- Highly digestible carbohydrates for energy
- Essential fatty acids for healthy skin and coat.
- Beta-carotene, vitamin E and lute in-nature’s antioxidants
- Quality proteins for muscle and tissue growth.
Corn has been called a filler, a “hot grain” and a major cause of allergies. The facts are, corn is NOT a filler (an ingredient providing no nutrition) as it supplies many essential nutrients. In pets, corn is NOT a hot grain (causing gastrointestinal upset) because it is safely and easily digested.
In addition, a review of published literature indicates corn was implicated in fewer allergy cases than other common protein sources such as beef and dairy products.
BALANCING ACT
No single ingredient provides the best protein balance for your pet. That’s why Hill’s Pet Nutrition selects a combination of ingredients. The protein building blocks in corn are essential for pets 
and complement those in other ingredients to give dogs and cats balanced protein nutrition.
GOLDEN GOODNESS
According to recent studies in various species, antioxidants in foods such as corn may potentially reduce the risk of some forms of cancer, heart disease, arthritis, strokes, atherosclerosis, cataracts, and slow the aging process(1). Beta-carotene, vitamin E and lute in are antioxidants in corn that help protect key cell components from damage(2). Also, ground corn is highly digestible so pets can easily absorb corn’s important nutrients(3,4,5). (See video “Corn & Pet Foods”)
A NATURAL WINNER
Corn is a rich source of fatty acids, especially linoleic and linolenic for healthy skin and coat. These essential fatty acids serve important roles in the immune system and central nervous system as well(2). The carbohydrates supplied by corn are an important source of energy for your pet.
The Simple Truth about Corn and Pet Foods.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXDmkyxyb24
AS GOOD AS GOLD
Corn is a well-rounded nutritional package and an ideal choice as a pet food ingredient. No other ingredient is as versatile as this golden grain. That’s why you’ll find corn in most Science Diet brand pet foods along with other healthy ingredients to give your pet precisely balanced nutrition.
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Resources:
1. Langseth,L, Oxidants, Antioxidants and disease prevention,
International Life Sciences Institute Europe, ISLI Press, Belgium,
1995. 2. Watson, S.A. and Ramstead, P.E. (Eds.),Com:Chemistry and
Technology, American Association of Cereal Chemists, Inc, St. Paul,
MN, 1987. 3. Walker, J.A., Harmon, D.L., Gross, K.L. Collings, G.F.
Evaluation of Nutrient Utilization in the Canine Using The Neal
Cannulation Technique, Journal of Nutrition, 124-2672S, 1994.
4. Schunemann, C., Muhlum, A.,Junker, S.,et al, Prececal and
Postileal Digestibility of Various Starches in the Dogs and pH
Values and Concentration of Organic Acids in Colonic Chyme and Feces,
Adv Anim Physiol Anim Nutr, 19:44-57, 1994. 5. Klenzle, E.,
Carbohydrate Metabolism of the Cat Part 1, J Anim Physiol Anmin Nutr,
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