Pet foods contain additives ingredients
such as chicory, prebiotic and probiotic supplements, kelp, algae, and yeast.
Owner pets may be unknown and unfamiliar to pet food additives.
Chicory is a prebiotic thatcomes from the plant Cichorium
intybus. Chicory contains inulin, a form of dietary fiber, which although
itself is indigestible, contains substances called oligosaccharides claim that
high levels of 'friendly' intestinal bacteria can help to improve digestion,
decrease disease, and strengthen the immune system. Chicory used in pet food
additives, where the claim is that it can help to improve health by promoting
the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal system.
The another group of supplements that used in pet food called probiotics. Probiotics contain microorganisms, prebiotics do not. These contain microorganisms such as Lactobacillus acidophilus andLactobacillus casei that are thought to improve the microbial balance of the host's intestine.
Another pet food additives ingredient is algae can be good sources of minerals such as iron, iodine, potassium, and trace minerals. Algae have a high level of digestible protein. In addition:
The another group of supplements that used in pet food called probiotics. Probiotics contain microorganisms, prebiotics do not. These contain microorganisms such as Lactobacillus acidophilus andLactobacillus casei that are thought to improve the microbial balance of the host's intestine.
Another pet food additives ingredient is algae can be good sources of minerals such as iron, iodine, potassium, and trace minerals. Algae have a high level of digestible protein. In addition:
- Brown algae (kelp, fucus) is a good source of potassium.
- Red algae (gigartina, nori, dulce, and Irish Moss) contains a high concentration of carrageenan, which gives it a gelatinous consistency. It maintains this form in the intestines and is thought to help absorb poisons and toxins, which will then be carried out of the body.
- Green algae (sea lettuce) has a lower mineral content, but is a good source of iron. It also contains an element called 'cesium,' which is reported to bind with carcinogens and remove them from the digestive tract.
- Blue-green algae is the earth's most concentrated source of chlorophyll. It contains vitamins (especially B12), minerals, and beta-carotene.
Yeast such as brewer's yeast, nutritional yeast, or yeast
culture may be on the additives ingredient list in some pet foods. In addition
:
- Brewer's yeast is a deactivated yeast that is a by-product of beer making and is rich in protein and B vitamins.
- Nutritional yeast is made from the same strain of yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) as brewer's yeast, but is grown on molasses and has a sweeter flavor.
- Yeast culture may be an active or inactive supplement which contains B vitamins and enzymes. It is thought to encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestine.
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You know what? One time I had an experiment to myself to try organic chlorella as my detox partner and surprisingly, it is effective! I wonder if pets will also have supplements like this which has a detox effect for them.
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