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Bestie Joint: Thera-Chews™️ for Healthier Joints
Bestie Joint: Thera-Chews™️ for Healthier Joints

Bestie Joint: Thera-Chews™️ for Healthier Joints

Bestie Joint is a therapeutic mini chew, that can help support joint health and mobility. 

Each therapeutic chew has a powerful blend of green tea and algae extracts, papaya, gingko; pre and postbiotics.

  • Green tea extract for cartilage support
  • Algae extractsand green lipped mussel for fatty acids especially DHA
  • Papaya for lutein and reducing oxidative stress
  • Gingko to help joint pain
  • Postbiotic blend to help joint pain and protection

It works by:

  • Improving gut health.
  • Supporting cartilage health.
  • Reducing oxidative stress.

But it's also yummy and gummy! And the perfect size for small and older dogs. Thera-Chews™️ are the small chews for small dogs!

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      • Algal extracts for fatty acids
      • Green tea extract for cartilage and joint
      • Pro and postbiotics for joint pain and protection
      • Papaya for antioxidant defence

      Postbiotics
      There is growing evidence linking the gut microbiome to joint health and cartilage. Strategies to manipulate the gut microbiome, like prebiotic fibers and probiotics, have shown potential for mitigating joint degeneration.

      L.acidophilus treatment hs been shown to relieve joint pain, protect cartilage, and reverse gut microbiota dysbiosis in a mouse osteoarthritis model.

      L. paracasei has been shown to significantly reduce arthritis symptoms and joint damage in the rats. L. casei treated rats showed lower arthritis scores, and less inflammation, bone erosion and tissue damage in the joints.

      Read more about the gut-joint link and pro and postbiotics, here.

      Green Tea Extract

      • Green tea is one of the most consumed beverages worldwide, containing high amounts of polyphenols like catechins including EGCG.
      • EGCG has been shown to have high antioxidant activity, up to 100 times more than vitamins C and E.
      • A cup of green tea provides 60 to 125 mg of catechins including EGCG.
      • Research has verified the cartilage-preserving and joint-protective effectsofEGCG.
      • Studies have shown that proinflammatory cytokines like IL-1, TNF, and IL-6 accelerate cartilage degradation and induce chondrocyte apoptosis, contributing to osteoarthritis.
      • However, EGCG has been found to help modulate this extracellular matrix turnover and protect against cartilage degradation.

      Lutein-rich papaya

      Joint disorders are often characterised by cartilage loss and imbalance between cartilage formation and degradation.

      Chondrocytes, the cells that form cartilage matrix, undergo apoptosis (cell death) and calcification contributing to functional loss of cartilage.

      Oxidative stress and inflammationplay an important role in osteoarthritis progression. Therefore, targeting oxidative stress and apoptosis may provide a protective strategy to improve chondrocyte function.

      Studies have shown that lutein, a natural antioxidant found in high concentrations inpapaya, provides significant protection against oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis in chondrocytes,

      Fatty acids

      Omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA and DHA, are believed to decrease inflammation throughout the body, including the joints. This leads to less cell damage and tissue destruction.

      Studies show that dogs with osteoarthritis who receive omega-3 fatty acid supplements show improved weight distribution, ability to rise and walk, and reduced lameness.

      We use DHA GOLD algae extract, a whole cell, microalgae that's a sustainable, natural source of nutritional lipid and an alternative to fish oil. It contains almost twice the concentration of DHA found in fish oil. 

      We also use green lipped mussel.GLM contains omega-3 fatty acids, glycosaminoglycans, vitamins, and minerals which may contribute to its positive effects.

      The added benefit of gelatin

      Bestie chews are bound with gelatin, rich in amino acids that support joint and brain health, and collagen-rich bone broth, both from grass fed and finished cattle.


      This helps make them yummy and gummy, with the 'mouthfeel' that's loved by dogs....as well delivering extra functional benefits!

      We use cold extrusion technology in a process developed as part of a CSIRO Kickstart Research Project, with help from the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, and Jobs for NSW.

      Gingko

      Bilobalide, a component found in Ginkgo biloba, has been shown to relieve joint pain, inhibit inflammatory factors, and reduce biomarkers of cartilage degradation.

      Studies (in rats) suggest that bilobalide exhibits anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective effects for osteoarthritis by activating autophagy - an essential bodily process that removes damaged and unnecessary parts of cells.

      POWERFUL FORMULA: 1500mg of active ingredients vs 812mg

      Bestie Joint per 5g

      600mg green lipped mussel for fatty acid & chondroitin

      300mg DHA GOLD algae extract for DHA fatty acid

      226g Papaya for oxidative stress

      76mg Green Tea Extract for cartilage support

      22mg Postbiotic blend: Lactobacillus paracasei 400bn cfu/g and lactobacillus acidophilus 100 billion cfu/g

      AndALGIMUN algae extract, spirulina, gingko.

      Plus other whole food ingredients:

      Tapioca starch, gelatin, sunflower oil, organic vegetable glycerine, beef bone broth, prebiotic carrot fibre, water, salt, sunflower lecithin.

      Leading competitor per 5g

      • 500mg glucosamine
      • 250mg chondroitin sulphate
      • 40mg ascorbic acid
      • 22mg manganese gluconate

      Plus other ingredients:

      Rye flour, fish meal, soy flour, sodium chloride (salt), dimethylsufone, besan flour, glycerine, guar gum, acetic acid, sodium stearyl lactylate, hydrolysed vegetable protein powder, smokey beef flavour, naturox, pectin, turmeric extract, potassium sorbate, water.

      Working on the gut-joint connection

      Joint pain is common

      While not all joint pain is osteoarthritis, OA is a common degenerative disease that affects the joints, leading to cartilage breakdown, inflammation, pain, and disability.

      One study estimated about 20% of dogs over 1 year had OA.)

      Research suggests that a dysbiotic gut microbiome, characterised by an imbalance in the types and numbers of bacteria, is associated with the development and progression of osteoarthritis.

      How the gut affects joints

      There are a few mechanisms by which the gut microbiota contributes:

      1. Inflammation: The gut microbiota can influence the immune system and promote inflammation, which can contribute to the development and progression of osteoarthritis.
      2. Metabolite production:The gut microbiota produces various metabolites, such as short-chain fatty acids, which can have both positive and negative effects on joint health. Imbalances in these metabolites may contribute to osteoarthritis.
      3. Gut permeability: Disruption of the gut barrier, also known as gut permeability, can allow harmful substances to enter the bloodstream. This can trigger an immune response and potentially contribute to joint inflammation and damage.
      4. Systemic effects: The gut microbiota can influence systemic processes, including metabolism and immune function. These systemic effects may indirectly impact the development and progression of osteoarthritis.

      Postbiotics and algae extract in Bestie Joint Thera-Chews specifically address gut imbalance.

      Fed like treats.

      No mess. No fuss. No refusal.

      If you've ever tried to break one of those other hard chews, tried to get doses right with powder, or wrapped things in bacon or cheese just to get your dog to eat it, (not to mention shoving your hand down their throat), then you'll appreciate the simplicity of bestie chews.

      No mess. No fuss. Just right.

      Customer Reviews

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      Natalie King
      What was the reason you switched to bestie...was there something going on health-wise?:: Starting to show signs of arthritis.
      Great idea to keep my mate comfortable

      Bestie treats are a fabulous idea to help keep your best friend in top shape and comfortable at the appropriate moments when they need it. Sadly my dog is just not interested in eating them :( I offer them to him as a treat and he sniffs then walks away :(( He just does not seem to like the taste. I tried wrapping a treat in a soft cheese slice but he ate the cheese and left the treat.

      Oh! Thanks for the feedback...maybe that strong green lipped mussel flavour doesn't appeal...it does to lots but not all. Stay tuned for an update on this chew.

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      Gail Tyson
      What was the reason you switched to bestie...was there something going on health-wise?:: Have been a committed Bestie customer for several years and we continue to see the benefits
      Bestie gummy chews

      Great product! Our Maltese Shih Tzu Teddy is almost 15yo, but took to the chews straight away. They certainly encourage vigorous, healthy chewing and will be a great asset to Teddy's dental health going forward.

      Many thanks for that feedback and video!

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      Le Phu
      The Groove joints chew

      Got the trial pack for my pups to try as part of their joint support maintenance. Love that is all natural

      Excellent to hear!

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      Lisa Bartel
      What was the reason you switched to bestie...was there something going on health-wise?:: Recommended by holistic vet
      Always happy with bestie products

      My friend’s greyhound loved them
      My dachshund cross jack russell couldn’t chew them as they were very hard. I tried cutting them up but it was virtually impossible

      Thanks for your feedback. That's great about the greyhounds, not so much about the Dachsie. That said, these were trial packs and the reason we were still trialling is because that batch was a little harder than we were aiming for...

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      Dee Dsouza nazareth
      What was the reason you switched to bestie...was there something going on health-wise?:: To take the guesswork out of meal prep and balance our diy raw meals.
      Amazing

      Thank you so much for the sample pack. The dogs loved their gummy treats. Will definitely be ordering some more soon. They also love the bestie balancer which we use to balance their daily meals. Shiny coats, healthy and happy pooches.

      That's great to hear and thanks for the video!

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