12 Science Informed Reasons to Include Basil in Your Dog’s Diet:
- May reduce memory loss associated with stress and aging. (9, 10)
- May reduce depression related to chronic stress. (11, 12)
- May reduce stroke damage and support recovery, whether given before or right after a stroke. (13, 14)
- May improve fasting blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides. (15, 16, 17)
- May reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension. (18)
- Helps relax blood vessels and thin blood, similar to aspirin. (19, 20)
- May protect against damage to your dog’s gut, particularly preventing ulcers. (21)
- May reduce the likelihood of certain cancers, including of the breast, colon and pancreas. (8, 22, 23)
- May inhibit the growth of bacteria that cause dental decay. (26)
- Can improve food safety, such as if integrated into food packaging. (8, 27, 28, 29)
- May provide an alternative to antibiotics for infectious diseases, including combating antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. (7, 30)
- Helps repel insects, such as mosquitos and ticks. (31, 32)