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# Health Support

Pets can't read labels. Their owners read nothing else.

OVERVIEW &#x20;

The Health Support field captures specific health benefits, therapeutic targets, or wellness functions of a product. It goes beyond dietary composition (what is in it) to describe the intended physiological outcome (what it does). Joint support, digestive health, coat condition, dental hygiene — these are health support claims.

This field is critical for supplements, functional foods, and health-oriented accessories. Handle it carefully: health claims in pet products can be regulated, and the distinction between a "supports" claim and a "treats" claim matters legally.<br>

BUSINESS VALUE

Why this field matters

* Pet owners searching for health solutions have the highest purchase intent in the catalog
* Supplement and functional food markets are growing at double-digit rates in pet e-commerce
* Veterinary referrals lead to specific health support queries — capturing this intent converts
* Health-focused collections (joint care, digestive support) drive discovery and repeat purchase
* AI recommendations can surface complementary health products when health\_support is structured

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ACF SETUP &#x20;

How to configure this field in Accentuate Custom Fields

| Where       | ACF dashboard → Templates tab → Product scope → Add new field                        |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Label       | Health Support                                                                       |
| Name / Key  | health\_support                                                                      |
| Namespace   | accentuate (default)                                                                 |
| Field type  | Shopify >> Single-line text (List)                                                   |
| Multi-value | Yes — a supplement can support joints AND coat AND cognitive function simultaneously |

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| ℹ️  Health attributes stack — use Shopify >> List type. Each health benefit is a separate array element, enabling precise collection conditions like "all products supporting joint health in senior dogs". |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |

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STEP-BY-STEP IN ACF &#x20;

1. In ACF, open Templates tab and select the Product scope
2. Click "Add new field"
3. Label: "Health Support" — Key auto-fills as "health\_support"
4. Namespace: leave as "accentuate"
5. Field type: Shopify >> Single-line text (List)
6. Enable "Allow multiple selections"
7. Click Done, then Save
8. Open a supplement or functional food product and verify the field accepts multiple health values

| 🔧  Shopify admin (optional pinning): Pin in Shopify admin: Settings → Custom data → Products. Namespace: "accentuate", Key: "health\_support", Type: Single-line text (List). The green checkmark in ACF confirms the definitions are aligned. |
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| 🔁  Repeatability: Shopify >> List handles multi-value natively. Do not confuse with Repeatable sections — that is for groups of fields. |
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REFERENCE VALUES &#x20;

Example values — adapt to your catalog

| Value                | When to use                                                       |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Joint support        | Glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM; mobility and cartilage health      |
| Digestive health     | Probiotics, prebiotics, fiber; gut microbiome and regularity      |
| Skin & coat          | Omega fatty acids, biotin; coat shine and skin barrier function   |
| Dental health        | Enzymatic cleaning, tartar control, breath freshening             |
| Cognitive function   | Brain health supplements for senior animals; memory and alertness |
| Immune support       | Antioxidants, vitamins C and E; immune system function            |
| Calming / Anxiety    | L-tryptophan, valerian; stress reduction for situational anxiety  |
| Urinary tract health | Cranberry, D-mannose; urinary pH and tract integrity              |
| Eye health           | Lutein, zeaxanthin; lens and retinal support                      |
| Muscle recovery      | BCAAs, electrolytes; post-exercise repair and hydration           |

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BEST PRACTICES &#x20;

* Only claim health support that is backed by ingredients actually present in the product
* Use standardized terms aligned with how vets and pet owners describe conditions
* Use "supports" language, not "treats" or "prevents" — the latter triggers regulatory concerns
* Cross-reference health\_support with age\_group for senior-targeted collection pages
* For calming products, distinguish situational anxiety from chronic anxiety in descriptions

&#x20;COMMON MISTAKES — AVOID THESE &#x20;

* Making treatment claims: "Treats arthritis" — this is a medical claim and may be regulated
* Using vague values like "General wellness" — meaningless as a filter or badge
* Applying health\_support values where the connection is not ingredient-backed
* Forgetting dental products — "dental health" drives significant search volume
* Omitting this field on premium food products that have genuine functional ingredients

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IN CONTEXT — EXAMPLE PRODUCT &#x20;

| Advanced Hip & Joint Supplement — Senior Dogs                        |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Pet type:   Dog                                                      |
| Age group:   Senior                                                  |
| Health support:   Joint support, Cognitive function, Muscle recovery |
| Dietary needs:   No artificial preservatives                         |
| Activity level:   Low, Moderate                                      |

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