Insect Gutloading

Definition:
                         Gut loading is the process by which an animal's prey is raised and fed nutritious foods with the intention of passing those nutrients to the animal for which the prey is intended.
Your Feeder Insects  should be properly Gutloaded at least 24-48 hours before being fed to your animals. 

GeckoLand Bug Bites
                         In early 2007, hundreds  of hours were spent in research to produce a high quality Gutloading system  that is now available for purchase from GeckoLand.  It all started when people owning insect-eating geckos (previous customers or not) started to notice the quality and coloration of our animals. We explained how to get the best out of the food we feed to our geckos by the way we gutload our feeder insects. This brought in a new wave of people wanting to purchase what we use ourselves. Now that it is available (at more than competitive prices to boot) and in constant production for all your insect gutloading needs!!! Our Insect Gutload Mix contains  all the 8 essential amino acids, high levels of calcium and bee pollen, which is nature’s most complete food. This product is used by us on a regular basis when gut loading all of our feeder insects such as crickets, mealworms and superworms. Use is recommended in conjunction with the GeckoLand Bug Bites Hydration Gel.

 Vital Nutrients

 essential amino acids

-isoleucine- optimal growth, intelligence development and balance of nitrogen in body.. Used to synthesize non-essential animo Acids
-leucine - stimulates brain function, increase energy levels in muscles
-lysine - strengthens circulatory system, promotes normal growth of cells, essential to build blood antibodies
-methionine - fat/lipid metabolizing, maintain liver health. anti-stress/nerve calming
-phenylalanine- production of thyroxine (stimulates metabolic rate)
-threonine - improves work of intestines for digestion
-tryptophane - increases utilization of B vitamins, promotes good nerve health
-valine - improves mental capacity & muscle coordination

minerals

-pyridoxine/B6 - helps break down protein
-biotin - involved in carbohydrate metabolism
-cobalamin/B12 - Spirulina is rich in this rare vitamin, which is difficult to obtain from vegetables. Difficiencies may result in anemia, nerve degeneration and pronounced fatigue
-folic acid - essential for proper hemoglobin formation in red blood cells. Deficiency may result in anemia & poor growth
-Inositol - sustains liver health, detoxifies carcinogens, Maintain normal cholesterol levels
-niacin - essential for mental health & lowering cholesterol
-thiamine/B1 - co-enzyme in breakdown of dietary carbohydrate. Deficiency results in weakness and poor oxygenation
-tocopherol/vit. E - protects heart & vascular health, promotes oxygenation, retards aging