Who is Dr. Baker?
First, a brief introduction. I'm Dr. Don Baker, a 1980 graduate of Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Although I received an excellent education, it was limited to conventional Western medicine. I was inspired to offer an alternative as well, and studied veterinary acupuncture with one of the first classes offered in the U.S. I tended to sport horses, pets, and police dogs up and down the U.S. east coast and in Saudi Arabia. I added courses of study in homeopathy and attended Botanical Medicine in Modern Clinical Practice offered by Columbia University's medical school.
I dealt with inflammation, be it acute or chronic, day in and day out. Inflammation causes pain and loss of function resulting in a degraded quality of life as well as tissue and organ damage, making aging a hardship, not a pleasure. I studied inflammation and the multitude of diseases that result from inflammation until understanding these at the level of cell biology. This understanding led me to create an herbal formula targeting the biochemical origins of inflammation and degeneration-cytokines and matrix metalloproteinases.
As fate would have it, my wife, Judy, and I welcomed a beautiful Akita puppy into our home. Soon this gorgeous animal began to deteriorate right before our eyes. The light went out of his eyes, he became lethargic, and he began to lose his hair. The hair was replaced by very thick black skin. The skin was like a crust that would flake off. We slathered him in mineral oil, and he wore a t-shirt at all times. The dog was miserable, as were we.
During this progression, we evaluated him by every dermatology specialist and University in our area. His 'skin disease' was unresponsive to treatment and continued to worsen. Experts agreed that euthanasia was the most compassionate option in his case. It was clear to me that this wasn't just skin disease-he was physically ill to the point of inappetence and severe weakness. His skin, his gut, and everything in between were involved-he could barely lift his head. A leading alternative veterinarian in our area hospitalized him and provided a bit of relief. Our discussion with him led to the conclusion that there was an autoimmune component to his condition. We introduced my herbal formula to his regimen and began to see a change. After 2 weeks, a light came back into his eyes; slowly, he regained his strength, and the black crust and rancid smell disappeared. He slowly became the beautiful dog he was meant to be. He was never cured of his disease, but we were able to manage it for over 12 years successfully.
After experiencing this success, I realized that I shouldn’t limit the use of my herbal formula to use as an alternative to anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), but should introduce it in cases of chronic inflammatory, autoimmune and chronic degenerative conditions. Its use within my practice led to word of mouth, creating demand around our area and beyond.
The continued growth in demand forced us to engage a manufacturer and develop an online presence to fulfill requests. Our origin as an offshoot of a private veterinary practice with a strong veterinarian/client/patient relationship was continued thanks to the role my wife, Judy Baker, played, consulting and guiding people in the use of what was now System Saver. Judy's interaction with clients allowed her to compile data on the various ailments System Saver successfully managed.
The broad spectrum of conditions that responded to System Saver surprised even me.
How It Works
System Saver's all natural formula activates intrinsic broad-spectrum metalloproteinase enzyme inhibitors.* By encouraging regulation of these tissue destructive enzymes, this formula controls damage done to cartilage and other tissue during athletics, traumatic injury, repetitive activity, and aging. When tissue damage exceeds the ability to repair this damage, degenerative disease occurs. Regulation of excessive tissue destructive enzyme activity permits regenerative healing to prevail once again.
Metalloproteinase enzymes are also responsible for activating the biochemical mediators (including TNF-alpha) involved in many chronic inflammatory, autoimmune and immune mediated disorders. By encouraging regulation of these enzymes, System Saver has proven effective in the management of many of these conditions.
In addition to inhibiting tissue destructive enzymes and inhibiting the activation of inflammatory mediators, our ingredients also have been shown to have direct broad-spectrum (by multiple pathways) anti-inflammatory activity as well as antioxidant properties.*
These combined activities mitigate tissue destruction, chronic inflammatory disorders, oxidative stress, immune mediated disorders and acute inflammation.
Please take the time to compare System Saver to any other joint supplement. You will see that no other product offers so many benefits to restore and maintain health and joint soundness.
Ingredients
System Saver contains a proprietary blend of standardized extracts from Curcuma longa (Turmeric), Citrus reticulata, Boswellia serrata & Camelia sinensis. Standardized extracts ensure the purity and consistency of the blend. Each of the components has undergone extensive scientific investigation and been shown to exert anti-inflammatory activity, matrix metalloproteinase inhibitory activity, TNF-alpha inhibitory activity and anti-oxidant activity.*
Research has demonstrated the ingredients to be effective in cases of arthritis, enzymatic cartilage destruction, asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, diabetes type II, heart disease, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's, cancer chemoprevention and more.*
How It's Different
Unlike other joint support products, System Saver doesn't just supply nutrients for cartilage repair. System Saver provides for the intrinsic regulation of the inflammatory, immune and degenerative enzyme systems. This means that cartilage damage is prevented before it occurs, making System Saver the ideal choice for healthy joint maintenance. When used with a dog already suffering from arthritis, inhibition of additional cartilage damage permits regenerative processes to prevail. At the same time, the anti-inflammatory effect provides relief from pain and loss of function.
But System Saver does even more! By supporting the regulatory systems that control excessive immune, inflammatory and degenerative activity, it helps restore and maintain health in the face of chronic inflammatory and immune-mediated conditions. By supporting the prevention of these conditions and inhibiting joint damage, System Saver permits a better quality of life for the aging animal. You will find no other supplement that provides such a broad spectrum of benefits.
Arthritis, Hip Dysplasia & Joint Protection
System Saver provides a superior way to manage the arthritic dog and to support preventive maintenance for the healthy, sound dog.
ARTHRITIS
The ideal treatment for arthritis should provide a safe, effective anti-inflammatory to relieve discomfort and provide protection from the enzymes responsible for cartilage destruction. System Saver enlists the dog's regulatory systems to accomplish this, allowing for improvement in both comfort and joint health.
JOINT PROTECTION
System Saver provides a revolutionary new way to protect joints from degenerative joint disease. Our one of a kind formula induces innate systems to intervene before damage is done rather than just providing nutrients to repair damage. But System Saver does more!
By enlisting the regulatory systems that control excessive immune, inflammatory and degenerative activity, it helps maintain the animal's overall health and provides outstanding support for the aging animal.*
HIP DYSPLASIA
System Saver is the supplement of choice for CHD whether it is in the early presymptomatic stage or the advanced symptomatic stage. System Saver promotes intervention before damage occurs in the younger animal. For the older symptomatic dog System Saver's unique action results in pain relief while simultaneously inhibiting cartilage damage, permitting repair processes to prevail.
Chronic Dermatitis, Inflammatory & Autoimmune Diseases
When the immune and inflammatory systems fail to respond to the signals intended to govern their response, the host suffers an autoimmune, hyper immune, hypersensitivity or chronic inflammatory disease. A prime example of this is found in cases of chronic dermatitis that persists although the inciting cause (parasite, fungus, bacteria, etc.) has undergone treatment. Many forms of frustrating dermatitis fail to respond to treatment until the intense, out of control inflammatory response is subdued with steroid therapy. System Saver provides a safe, effective alternative to corticosteroids and their negative side effects. System Saver implements the intrinsic regulators of these systems to curb the excessive reaction, permitting a return to the normal, healthy state. System Saver is safe to use for life, to provide for the management of chronic incurable conditions such as chronic dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, autoimmune disease, lupus, fibromyalgia, coronary artery disease, type II diabetes, inflammatory airway disease (COPD), asthma, immune mediated allergic conditions, leaky gut syndrome and more.*
Geriatric & Quality of Life Extension
Biological and biochemical factors, not time, cause the changes associated with aging. System Saver safely and effectively helps mitigate a number of these factors (increased inflammation, tissue destructive enzymes, oxidative stress) thereby permitting successful aging with a better quality of life.*
Age related diseases are the result of the cumulative damage to tissues over a lifetime. When young, the balance between tissue degradation and tissue repair tilts heavily in the favor of regeneration. Most of us first begin to notice the age-related decline in tissue function when we’re in our forties or fifties. Our geriatric pets exhibit signs we associate and accept as the unavoidable consequences of aging. Collectively, these signs result in a state of frailty.
These include:
- Arthritic signs - stiffness, reduced activity, lameness
- Muscle loss with associated weakness and decreased endurance
- Decreased cognitive function-confusion, forgetfulness
- Increased susceptibility to disease both endogenous and infectious
System Saver contains all natural plant sourced ingredients that indirectly mitigate tissue destruction, chronic inflammatory disorders, oxidative stress and acute inflammation, which are some of the major contributors to aging. Owners of older animals invariably report that their dogs act and feel years younger due to the multiple areas targeted by System Saver. Mobility and behavior show dramatic improvement.
FAQ's
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How safe is System Saver?
System Saver is safe. Long term use even in the most sensitive individuals has not resulted in reported negative side effects. Unlike corticosteroids, NSAIDS and bronchodilators (such as Rimadyl,Tramadol, Carprofen, Previcox, Vetalog, Azium/dexamethasone, prednisone, prednisolone, albuterol, theophylline, aminophylline, etc.), serious side effects like gastric ulcers, cardiac arrhythmias, elevated blood pressure, adrenal problems and immunosuppression have not been experienced.
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How do I figure out the proper dose for my different animals?
Generally, follow the directions on the label or refer to our problem solver & dosage guide. The dose is determined by animal's condition and weight or about 2.5 mg/lb. You may safely adjust up or down for acute, chronic, and tapering off phases.
See our dosage guide here.
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How much should I give to my pet at the acute phase? Is there a tapering off phase?
You can increase the recommended dose by 50% for an acute injury or initial loading dose for a chronic condition.
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How long should I give System Saver to my pet?
System Saver has been used safely on a daily basis for prolong periods of time. Many people choose to keep their pets on it permanently as part of their health regime.
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How long does it take for System Saver to start working? When should I expect to see results?
Some conditions respond immediately. Others, such as very chronic conditions, may take 2-4 weeks.
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Are there any known reactions with other medications?
System Saver should be used with careful monitoring if taken with blood thinners.
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Are there any know side-effects or any reports of allergies?
Reported side effects have been minimal (less than 1/10 of 1%) and not serious in nature.
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Should System Saver be taken with or without food?
No difference in efficacy has been observed, so either is fine.
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Has System Saver been tested?
System Saver has been tested clinically for about 20 years.