Chicory root extract is a good source of inulin, a natural prebiotic that promotes
intestinal health and immunity. Inulin has been shown to help manage odour, gas
and encourage good faeces quality. Similarly, Yucca schidigera extract also helps
manage unpleasant odour.
PROMOTING DIGESTIVE HEALTH
Chicory which is in our digestive health snack is a natural ingredient native to
Europe and North America. Chicory root is a good source of inulin, a fermentable
fibre also called poly-oligosaccharides. A natural prebiotic, it encourages the
balance of beneficial bacteria in a dog’s digestive system.
Inulin promotes good digestive health because it is selectively fermented by the
beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. Digestion mainly occurs in the
small intestine where most nutrient absorption takes place. The large intestine
houses a population of bacterial flora that helps break down soluble fibre.
Classified by solubility and fermentability, fibre performs several functions. Insoluble
fibre binds water and provides bulk to help food through the intestine. Soluble
fibre solubilizes in water and can become food for “beneficial” gastrointestinal
bacteria.
Promotion of healthy digestion supports good faeces quality. Yucca schidigera in
our digestive health snacks also helps to manage unpleasant odours.
Our feeding guideline for daily prebiotic intake is designed after the recommendation
from the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition, the world’s leading authority on pet
care and nutrition. More ways NATURAL DEFENSETM products give your dog
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