Methods and systems for providing a nutraceutical program specific to an individual animal
First Claim
1. A method of providing a nutraceutical program specific to an individual animal, comprising:
- drawing blood from the animal;
analyzing the blood at a lab to obtain blood test results;
scoring the blood test results to obtain at least one blood test score for each of a plurality of corresponding blood parameters from a group of blood parameters, each of said blood parameters corresponding to the function of one or more organs of the animal;
determining if the at least one blood test score falls outside a normal range defined for the corresponding blood parameter; and
for each of the corresponding blood parameters, if said at least one blood test score falls within said normal range but outside of an optimal range within said normal range;
identifying one or more nutraceuticals needed to bring the animal within the optimal range for the at least one corresponding blood parameter; and
calculating a prescribed dosage amount for at least one of said one or more identified nutraceuticals for the animal based on at least said blood test score for said corresponding blood parameter and a deviation of the blood test score from the optimal range;
if said at least one blood test score falls outside of said normal range;
prescribing nutrients or medications in order to bring the at least one blood test score within said normal range.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and systems for providing an animal with a nutraceutical program that is specifically tailored to address the deficiencies and/or needs of the particular animal. Blood is drawn from the animal and analyzed at a lab to obtain blood test results. The blood test results are scored to obtain at least one blood test score for at least one corresponding blood parameter. If the at least one blood test score falls within a normal range but outside of an optimal range, one or more nutraceuticals needed to bring the animal within the optimal range for the at least one corresponding blood parameter are identified. A prescribed dosage amount is then calculated for at least one of the one or more identified nutraceuticals for the animal. The calculation of the prescribed dosage amount is based on at least the blood test score for the corresponding blood parameter and a deviation of the blood test score from the optimal range.
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21 Claims
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1. A method of providing a nutraceutical program specific to an individual animal, comprising:
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drawing blood from the animal; analyzing the blood at a lab to obtain blood test results; scoring the blood test results to obtain at least one blood test score for each of a plurality of corresponding blood parameters from a group of blood parameters, each of said blood parameters corresponding to the function of one or more organs of the animal; determining if the at least one blood test score falls outside a normal range defined for the corresponding blood parameter; and for each of the corresponding blood parameters, if said at least one blood test score falls within said normal range but outside of an optimal range within said normal range; identifying one or more nutraceuticals needed to bring the animal within the optimal range for the at least one corresponding blood parameter; and calculating a prescribed dosage amount for at least one of said one or more identified nutraceuticals for the animal based on at least said blood test score for said corresponding blood parameter and a deviation of the blood test score from the optimal range; if said at least one blood test score falls outside of said normal range; prescribing nutrients or medications in order to bring the at least one blood test score within said normal range. - View Dependent Claims (2, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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3. A method of providing a nutraceutical program specific to an individual animal, comprising:
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drawing blood from the animal; analyzing the blood at a lab to obtain blood test results; scoring the blood test results to obtain at least one blood test score for at least one corresponding blood parameter; determining if the at least one blood test score falls outside a normal range defined for the corresponding blood parameter; and if said at least one blood test score falls within said normal range but outside of an optimal range within said normal range; identifying one or more nutraceuticals needed to bring the animal within the optimal range for the at least one corresponding blood parameter; and calculating a prescribed dosage amount for at least one of said one or more identified nutraceuticals for the animal based on at least said blood test score for said corresponding blood parameter and a deviation of the blood test score from the optimal range; if said at least one blood test score falls outside of said normal range; prescribing nutrients or medications in order to bring the at least one blood test score within said normal range; wherein the calculating of the prescribed dosage amount for a particular identified nutraceutical comprises; calculating a pre-cap dosage amount based on said blood test score, said deviation of the at least one blood test score from the optimal range, animal type, animal weight, dosage strength information, and dosage limit information; and comparing said calculated pre-cap dosage amount to a low-cap dosage amount and a high-cap dosage amount for the animal; wherein; if the pre-cap dosage amount is between the low-cap and high-cap dosage amounts, the prescribed dosage amount is equal to the pre-cap dosage amount; if the pre-cap dosage amount is greater than the high-cap dosage amount, the prescribed dosage amount is equal to the hi-cap dosage amount; and if the pre-cap dosage amount is less than the low-cap dosage amount, the prescribed dosage amount is equal to the low-cap dosage amount. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14)
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16. A method of providing a nutraceutical program specific to an individual animal, comprising:
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drawing blood from the animal; analyzing the blood at a lab to obtain blood test results; electronically communicating the blood test results from the lab to a service provider; scoring the blood test results by said service provider to obtain at least one blood test score for at least one corresponding blood parameter; determining if the at least one blood test score falls outside a normal range defined for the corresponding blood parameter; and if said at least one blood test score falls within said normal range but outside of an optimal range within said normal range; identifying one or more nutraceuticals needed to bring the animal within the optimal range for the at least one corresponding blood parameter; and calculating by the service provider of a prescribed dosage amount for at least one of said one or more identified nutraceuticals for the animal based on at least said blood test score for said corresponding blood parameter and a deviation of the blood test score from the optimal range; electronically communicating the prescribed dosage amounts from the service provider to a compound pharmacist; preparing by the compound pharmacist of a prescription containing the one or more identified nutraceuticals in accordance with the prescribed dosage amounts; and shipping the prescription to an owner or veterinarian for administration to the animal; if said at least one blood test score falls outside of said normal range; prescribing nutrients or medications in order to bring the at least one blood test score within said normal range.
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