A number of the inorganic elements (minerals) are regarded as absolutely essential of all of Life's processes and it is therefore our task to ensure that the diets of the animals in our care contain the appropriate amounts and ratio of these essential macro and trace (micro) elements. A deficiency of these elements in an otherwise nutritionally adequate diet can lead to very diverse and indefinite metabolic abnormalities.

NEKTON-MSA provides the metabolism and the bones with the necessary minerals and amino acids, helps prevent rickets, activates metabolisms and helps against calcium deficiencies.

Mineral elements are extremely important for maintaining good health, top stamina and uninterrupted propagation. They must be present in fairly constant concentration in the healthy tissues of all living animals. An animal's organism is in a position to store many of these elements; the bones, for example, serve as temporary storage sites for calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. These reserves can be mobilized in times of stress, for example, or in the case of restricted dietary intake. If this dietary deficiency persists, however, vital body processes will suffer and eventually structural and physiological abnormalities will occur. In addition, the rate at which these elements are excreted by the various tissues and organs not only differs but also fluctuates, so that, all-in-all, it is the primary job of the herp owner to see that they are replenished constantly by means of diet. As the name TRACE ELEMENTS suggests, only minute traces of these minerals are needed, whereas the macro or quantitative elements can make up 0.1% - 2% of the dry food.

The most important factor, whether in respect to diets or food supplements, is not only the number of individual substances but, above all, their well-balanced and well-matched composition. For example, it is a comparatively well-known fact that calcium and phosphorus have a complex relationship with each other and in correlation with one another can prevent rickets and osteomalacia. In general a Ca-P of 2:1 is regarded as ideal, but, of course, cannot apply to all species. Because of this, a large proportion of vitamin D3 has been added to NEKTON-MSA, as this vitamin is able to attune the Ca-P ratio to the requirements of each individual organism to a certain extent. By means of vitamin D3, calcium and phosphorus are also better deposited in the animal's bones, thus achieving full benefit of the supply of minerals.

The relationship between the various mineral elements is highly complicated and sophisticated. For example, too much calcium in the organism has a negative effect on the zinc balance, as does an overdose of potassium in the diet on the magnesium content. On the other hand, too much magnesium accelerates the secretion of calcium, whereas a high concentration of calcium prevents the absorption of the copper content and so on in a vicious circle. Now we can see how important the composition and compatibility of the various macro and trace elements are for the animal's organism. Minerals and, of course, vitamins and amino acids must blend and harmonize to produce the best possible effect on your pet's health and appearance. With this in mind, we have composed NEKTON-MSA as an ideal means of providing your pet with the benefit of all these essential substances.