What are probiotics?

Quite simply, probiotic means “for life” or the opposite of antibiotic. 

Probiotics are a culture of live, naturally occurring, beneficial micro-organisms such as Bacillus and Lactobacillus … the BENEFICIAL bacteria found in nature. 

These micro-organisms produce beneficial metabolites and enzymes which stimulate natural bacteria in the digestive system of animals and improve feed conversion. 

Using probiotics as a feed supplement ensures the feed is broken down more quickly and completely, thus improving conversion of feed into nutrients and energy.

Probiotic bacteria produce proteases, amylases, lipases, glycosidases, ureases and other enzymes to breakdown complex feed molecules into simpler nutrients.  These smaller components are more readily absorbed or used by other intestinal bacteria for growth and maintenance of proper microbial balance in the gut.

The enzymes in Best in Show probiotics are natural organic catalysts which break down the chemical bonds that hold compounds together, releasing smaller, more easily digested compounds. 

Enzymes can be classified by their method of activity such as; proteases for proteins, amylases for starches, cellulases for cellulose and lipases for lipid or fats. 

The enzymes in Best in Show probitoics supplement the dog’s own production of enzymes and provide for quicker and more complete breakdown of feed into nutrients and energy. 

When an animal is stressed, the first bodily system affected is the digestive system.  Excessive acid is secreted by the stomach which suppresses enzyme secretion causing abnormal conditions in the intestines and a shift in the presence of beneficial bacteria in the gut. 

Non-beneficial bacteria may then flourish and secrete compounds that damage the intestinal cells responsible for enzyme secretion and nutrient absorption.  There may be temporary and permanent damage to the intestinal wall resulting in poor digestion and nutrient uptake at a time when the animal needs it most.

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