Here at Grrub Pet, we like to treat our dogs like we treat ourselves. If we’re going to go workout, we’re going to fuel our bodies before and after. So why wouldn’t we do the same for our best friend? You’re not going to go to the gym on an empty stomach and no water, right? So let us provide the perfect workout regimen for your dog so you don’t have to.
Exercise is an important part of staying healthy, as is how the body is fueled before and after. This is where Malic Acid comes into play for your dog. Malic acid is a natural organic acid found in many fruits, such as apples, grapes, and cherries. It is also found in some vegetables, including broccoli, carrots, and tomatoes. Malic acid has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including its ability to enhance exercise performance.
So, how can you incorporate malic acid into your dog's diet and make sure they’re getting the right amount? Get your hands on some Rally. Rally contains trace amounts of Malic Acid to help maximize your dog’s endurance-filled activities. However, this isn’t just Malic Acid from Johnny Appleseed’s apples down the road. No sir. We partnered up with Trouw and incorporated their Malic Acid into our product, Rally, for many reasons. One being, that Trouw’s Malic Acid is backed by years of scientific research. We believe in the quality of our products and refuse to feed your best friend crappy ingredients.
Don’t believe us? Check out some of these studies on the effects of Malic Acid.
One study conducted on pigs found that supplementation with malic acid led to an increase in oxidative muscle fibers. These muscle fibers rely on oxygen to do their job, which increases an animal’s endurance capacity. This study also found an increase in glutathione peroxidase in the muscle. Glutathione peroxidase is an antioxidant which is known to reduce muscle fatigue. These findings suggest that malic acid may have similar benefits for dogs during physical activity.
Malic acid may have the ability to improve physical stamina and minimize muscle damage. A study in mice showed that l-malate supplementation resulted in less creatine kinase and lactic acid build up in muscles post-swim. (Mice swim, who knew?)
Our motto is “The proof is in the pets.” The best way to measure the results of our products is to try them out yourself and see how great your pup performs. Treat your dogs to a bite of Rally when you’re taking a water break, and see how they will start to last longer and stronger. Treat better.
For more information on Malic acid, visit Trouw’s website!
References:
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Wu JL, Wu QP, Huang JM, Chen R, Cai M, Tan JB. Effects of L-malate on physical stamina and activities of enzymes related to the malate-aspartate shuttle in liver of mice. Physiol Res. 2007;56(2):213-220.
Zhang X, Chen M, Yan E, et al. Dietary Malic Acid Supplementation Induces Skeletal Muscle Fiber-Type Transition of Weaned Piglets and Further Improves Meat Quality of Finishing Pigs. Front Nutr. 2022;8:825495. Published 2022, Jan 25.