Dan Shen
3 foods contain this ingredient
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About Dan Shen
Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is a traditional medicinal herb sometimes used in pet supplements for its antioxidant and circulatory-supporting compounds (tanshinones and salvianolic acids) rather than as a primary nutritional ingredient; evidence for cardiovascular or hepatic benefits in dogs and cats is limited and largely extrapolated from human and laboratory studies. Because Dan Shen can affect blood clotting and may interact with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, and because safe dosing in pets is not well established, it should only be used under veterinary guidance and avoided in pregnant animals or those scheduled for surgery.
Common Questions
What category is Dan Shen?
Dan Shen is categorized as a herb ingredient in the KibbleLab database.
Is Dan Shen part of an allergen group?
No allergen group is linked to Dan Shen in the KibbleLab database.
Which foods contain Dan Shen?
3 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Dan Shen, including NaturVet.
Foods with Dan Shen
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