They are processed to remove harmful pathogens and, according to the AAFCO, are safe and nutritious
Memory and learning depend on healthy synapses, and proteins that maintain those synapses tend to decline with age
In the PNS, thiamine deficiency can result in polyneuritis and paralysis, as seen in dry beriberi, which affects the sensory system, causing pain, altered temperature sensitivity, numbness, reduced tendon reflexes, and leg atrophy (36)
Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient that is involved in many bodily functions, including the production of red blood cells and the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
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