What is the Nutritional Blood Test "NBT"
The Nutritional Blood Test "NBT"
A new tool for promoting wellness, preventing disease and treating chronic conditions in animals
What is a Nutritional Blood Test?
The Nutritional Blood Test (NBT), formerly known as the Bio Nutritional Analysis (BNA), has been used clinically for over 30 years in dogs, cats, horses, birds and other animals. The NBT assesses the health of internal organs and the available vitamins, minerals and enzymes required for the metabolic and biochemical processes. Using blood results and medical history, the NBT prioritizes the nutrients required to optimize organ function and balance metabolism. It then matches the results to specific nutraceuticals that support a clinical response.
The NBT is not meant to diagnose a particular disease, recommend medical therapy or replace current diagnostic protocols. The NBT nutritional therapy is adjunctive to other methods of treatment. In addition, the supplements that comprise the NBT Nutraceutical Therapy can help improve chronic conditions and support the healing process even if you’re already using supplements for your animal.
Wellness
The NBT is not only beneficial as adjunctive therapy for serious ailments but also for helping to prevent disease in apparently healthy animals. While the NBT has historically been utilized for patients with chronic disorders, an increasing number of veterinarians have begun to utilize the NBT in preventive veterinary medicine for adult and senior patients.
The NBT is based upon the principle that changes occur in the blood before symptoms appear. Since the NBT identifies nutrient requirements and early warning signs of impending disease, it is the perfect tool to incorporate into an animal’s annual physical examination.
How Does the NBT Work?
The levels of certain chemicals in the blood are the end result of the metabolic processes and the utilization or excretion of the metabolic wastes from the body. The NBT looks beyond chemical testing and quantitative assays to identify imbalances that are due to poor nutrient absorption, utilization or metabolism. One contributing factor to the reported steady rise in chronic degenerative diseases in animals is the inadequate levels of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and vital nutrients found in many highly processed, commercially prepared foods. Over time, the animal’s nutrient reserves can become depleted, paving the way to disease. The NBT is a valuable tool for correcting these deficiencies and guiding sick animals back to health.
The Physiological Range
Within the normal reference range, there are subtle gradations of tissue integrity and organ efficiency that can be measured. The NBT assessment relies on a physiological range, an additional set of parameters that are narrower than the traditional reference range indicating which organs and metabolic processes are functioning at peak efficiency. Within this range, tissues and cells are generally of good health.
Results outside the physiological range do not necessarily indicate disease. They may, however, indicate that a particular organ system is not functioning at optimal efficiency and may require corrective nutrient support.
The Results of the NBT
The NBT provides a unique veterinary-client lab report that prescribes the most effective combination of nutrients including vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and raw glandulars, specifically blended to match the imbalances found in the animal's blood. These nutrients are precisely dosed according to the animal's weight and the severity of the imbalances or deficiencies
The nutrient combination, referred to as the NBT Nutraceutical Therapy, is given orally in an easy-to-use powder along with symptom-oriented liquid remedies. In the powdered form, the designated number of "scoopfuls" are simply mixed with the animal's food. Liquids are given orally, separate from the food. All remedies are custom-prescribed and individually labeled.
Advantages of Using Custom Blended Powder and Liquid Formulas Palatable- Easy to Administer
- Dosed By Weight Of Animal
- Food Grade Quality
- Scientifically Linked to Blood Work
- Free of Chemical Additives, Preservatives And Fillers
- Maximum Assimilation And High Bio Availability
There has been a steady rise in chronic degenerative diseases in animals. One contributing factor is that many commercially prepared pet foods either do not contain or the high heat of processing has destroyed vitamins, enzymes, vital nutrients, cofactors and other vital nutrients required to maintain health. Over time, the animal’s nutrient and antioxidant reserves are depleted, paving the way to an accumulation of free radicals resulting in chronic inflammation leading to disease and premature aging. Supplying these vital nutrients reduce the levels of free radicals and help maintain wellness and the maintenance of health.
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