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Welcome to the
Glycemic Research Institute®
OFFICIAL
PET FOOD WEBSITE
Independent Clinical
& Analytical
Rating on Pet Foods
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Pet Food Ratings |
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Pet Food Awards |
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Pet Food Treats |
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Pet Food of
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THE
GLYCEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE ®
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The
Medical Advisory Board, Senior Staff, and Associate Research
Fellows of the Glycemic Research Institute® provide Independent
Pro Bono Certification for products that pass the strict
criteria for “Low Glycemic” foods, by authorization of the
United States government, the Canadian government and the
United Kingdom government.
The
Federal Glycemic Research Institute® Certification Marks
and Seals of Approval are based on ongoing Human In Vivo
Clinical Trials that determine the glycemic index, glycemic
load, diabetic response, Lipoprotein Lipase, and adipose
tissue fat-storing properties of foods, beverages, Nutraceuticals,
and Pharmaceuticals. Determining how humans and animals
metabolize foods allows scientists to gain insights as to
the varying effects different foods have on metabolism and
longevity.
Federal
authorization for the Glycemic Research Institute Certification
Marks can be seen at the Official United States, Canada,
and UK government websites.
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The Glycemic Research Institute® (GRI) conducts Independent
Clinical and Analytical research on Pet Foods and Pet Treats.
GRI has examined hundreds of pet foods from 2004 to the
present in order to determine the healthiest overall products,
focusing on anti-aging, diabetes, arthritis, glycemic, blood
glucose and insulin response, in the canine and feline.
As a Non-Profit independent research organization, GRI
has no ties to the pet food industry, and does not accept
monies from any company for the Pet Food of the Year
Award or any other GRI Pet Food Award.
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Defining
GRI Low Glycemic
& Diabetic-Friendly Pet Foods
As
a species, dogs are cats are evolutionarily designed
to utilize animal proteins and fat as their primary
fuel, with Low Glycemic fruits and vegetables as a
secondary fuel. It is important to include Low Glycemic
species-friendly fruits and vegetables in canine and
feline pet foods. |
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Protocols
for Analyzing & Testing Pet Foods
The
following methodologies are utilized in determining
the Glycemic and Diabetic properties of pet foods.
Following HPLC/U-HPLC analysis, the data is cross-analyzed
with Glycemic Research Institute (GRI) records
of known glycemic indices of raw materials, and assigned
a glycemic and diabetic index. |
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Legal
Requirements for "Low Glycemic" Claims on Pet Foods
Glycemic Research Institute®
LOW GLYCEMIC CERTIFICATION MARKS
FDA Legal & Regulatory Guidelines
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Glycemic
Research Institute®
September
2009
Statement
of Investigation
Pet Food Assessment
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Sierra
Foundation
Special Service Dog Award
The
Glycemic Research Institute’s philanthropic branch,
the Sierra Foundation, is
dedicated to providing pet food, medical treatment,
bedding, and other pet needs, as a gift to special
pets.
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27-Years
of Research & Clinical Trial Expertise |
Official
Glycemic Research Institute ®
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