A Brief Overview of Blue River Diets Formulation
Blue River Diets have been carefully crafted to provide your gecko with the optimal nutrition needed to support them through all stages of life. Each ingredient serves a purpose, and every precaution has been taken to exclude unnecessary fillers. On this page, we look at the ingredients used in all our diets and the give a brief overview of the essential roles each one plays in supporting your gecko’s health.
Real Fruit Powder
Purpose: Provides natural sugars, vitamins, and fibre.
Benefit: Mimics the natural fruit-based diet of crested geckos in the wild. The high fruit content ensures palatability and supplies important nutrients like Vitamin C and antioxidants.
Soya Protein
Purpose: A plant-based protein source.
Benefit: Helps meet the gecko’s protein requirements for muscle development and overall growth without using animal proteins, which may lead to obesity if overconsumed.
Coconut
Purpose: Provides a source of healthy fats.
Benefit: Coconut supplies medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are easier to metabolize and provide sustained energy without contributing to excessive weight gain.
Calcium Carbonate
Purpose: Calcium supplement.
Benefit: Critical for bone health and preventing metabolic bone disease, common in reptiles with insufficient calcium intake.
Honey Powder
Purpose: A natural sweetener and energy source.
Benefit: Provides quick energy and makes the diet more palatable for geckos, while also offering some antibacterial properties.
Bee Pollen Powder
Purpose: A nutrient-dense superfood.
Benefit: Contains proteins, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, supporting immune health and adding a variety of micronutrients to the diet.
Magnesium Carbonate
Purpose: A mineral supplement.
Benefit: Helps with the absorption of calcium and supports healthy nerve and muscle function in crested geckos.
Lactobacillus acidophilus, inactivated
Purpose: A postbiotic supplement.
Benefit: Supports gut health by improving digestion and nutrient absorption, even in its inactivated form. It contributes to a healthy microbiome.
Choline Chloride
Purpose: A vitamin-like compound.
Benefit: Supports liver function, fat metabolism, and brain health in geckos.
Vitamin C
Purpose: Antioxidant and immune support.
Benefit: Boosts immunity helps with skin health and promotes overall vitality.
Vitamin E
Purpose: An essential antioxidant.
Benefit: Protects cells from oxidative damage and supports skin and reproductive health.
Iron
Purpose: Essential for oxygen transport in blood.
Benefit: Prevents anaemia and supports energy production and overall vitality.
Zinc Sulphate
Purpose: Immune system support.
Benefit: Aids in wound healing, immune response, and proper digestion.
Vitamin A
Purpose: Vital for vision and skin health.
Benefit: Helps with eye health, supports growth, and improves skin shedding.
Manganese
Purpose: Supports enzyme function.
Benefit: Important for metabolism and bone health.
Nicotinic Acid
Purpose: Vitamin B3 source.
Benefit: Helps with metabolism and skin health.
Pantothenic Acid
Purpose: Vitamin B5.
Benefit: Supports energy metabolism and adrenal function.
Copper
Purpose: A trace mineral.
Benefit: Aids in the formation of red blood cells and supports the immune system.
Vitamin B2
Purpose: Riboflavin.
Benefit: Important for growth, energy production, and maintaining healthy skin.
Vitamin D3 (2,000 IU)
Purpose: Supports calcium absorption.
Benefit: Crucial for bone development and preventing metabolic bone disease.
Vitamin K3
Purpose: Helps with blood clotting.
Benefit: Essential for proper bone and vascular health.
Folic Acid
Purpose: Aids in DNA synthesis and repair.
Benefit: Supports proper cell function and development.
Vitamin B
Purpose: Thiamine.
Benefit: Helps convert carbohydrates into energy.
Vitamin B6
Purpose: Pyridoxine.
Benefit: Important for metabolism and red blood cell production.
Iodine
Purpose: Supports thyroid function.
Benefit: Regulates metabolism and promotes overall growth.
Selenium
Purpose: An antioxidant mineral.
Benefit: Supports immune function and prevents cellular damage.
Biotin
Purpose: A B-vitamin.
Benefit: Important for healthy skin, and metabolism.
Vitamin B12 (40 mcg)
Purpose: Vital for nerve and blood cell health.
Benefit: Supports energy production and neurological function.
Potassium Sorbate: A preservative to prevent the growth of mould and bacteria, ensuring the diet remains fresh.
Guar Gum: A thickening agent that improves texture and consistency.
Natural Flavourings: Enhances palatability and improves aroma to ensure the geckos are attracted to their food and consume the diet readily.
Blue River Diets combination of ingredients provides a complete and balanced diet for crested geckos, supporting their overall health and well-being while preventing deficiencies or imbalances.
A more comprehensive breakdown of some of the key ingredients used in our diets can be found on this site should you wish to understand more about our foods.