FAQs
Welcome to the Activ Dog Health FAQ page! Here, you'll find answers to the most common questions about our company, our products, and how we strive to enhance the health and well-being of your beloved pets. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions for improving canine microbiome and immune health, ensuring that every dog enjoys a vibrant and happy life. If you have any questions that aren't covered here, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're always here to help and support you and your furry friends!
WHAT IS A POSTBIOTIC?
Postbiotics represent a significant advancement in gut health research. They play a crucial role in reducing intestinal inflammation, which is essential because probiotics cannot function effectively in inflamed tissues. In such conditions, harmful bacteria can destroy probiotics before they can perform their beneficial roles.
Combining probiotics with postbiotics ensures that the healthy bacteria are better absorbed and delivered to their intended destinations in the body. This synergy enhances the overall efficacy of probiotics, leading to improved digestive health.
The importance of postbiotics is gaining recognition, and they are poised to become a key component in health and nutrition. As research continues to highlight their benefits, you can expect to hear much more about postbiotics in the coming months and years. They are likely to be the next major health-boosting element in dietary and digestive health strategies.
WHAT DOES A POSTBIOTIC DO?
By consuming Postbiotics, it allows for the immediate delivery of beneficial metabolites into your dog’s body. This reduces the reliance on Prebiotics and Probiotics to release Postbiotics and allows for Probiotics to work better.
WHAT IS THE MICROBIOME AND WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT?
The microbiome, which refers to the collection of microorganisms living in and on the our dogs body, continues to be a rapidly evolving area of research.
Here are some recent developments:
Gut microbiome and brain health: Research suggests that the gut microbiome may play a role in brain health and neurological disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and autism. Studies have found that certain bacteria in the gut can produce neurotransmitters and other compounds that affect brain function, and that altering the gut microbiome through probiotics, diet, or fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) may have therapeutic potential.
Microbiome and cancer: Research has shown that the microbiome may play a role in the development and progression of various types of cancer. Studies have found that gut microbiome composition is associated with colorectal cancer.
Microbiome and immunity: The microbiome has been found to play a crucial role in immune function and regulation. Research has shown that the gut microbiome is involved in the development and function of immune cells, and alterations in the gut microbiome have been linked to autoimmune disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and multiple sclerosis. Studies are ongoing to explore the potential for microbiome-based therapies for these and other immune-related disorders.
Microbiome and personalized nutrition: There is increasing interest in the potential for microbiome-based personalized nutrition. Research suggests that the gut microbiome may affect how individuals respond to different types of foods and diets, and that personalized dietary interventions based on an individual’s microbiome may be more effective than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Overall, the microbiome continues to be an exciting area of research with the potential to revolutionize our understanding of overall health and disease.
ARE POSTBIOTICS BENEFEFICIAL FOR NUTRIENT ABSORPTION?
A daily Postbiotic will improve the absorption of a variety of vitamins and minerals from food and supplements.
In addition, Postbiotics can manufacture B vitamins, and there may be a synergistic relationship between vitamin D and Postbiotics.
If your dog is experiencing the signs and symptoms of a micronutrient deficiency, it’s important to look for the root cause, which is often related to suboptimal gut health.
Postbiotics can support immune health, provide digestive support, improve gut function, and help to restore the ability to adequately absorb nutrients, including vitamins.
HOW DO DOGS GET ROF OF 'BAD' BACTERIA?
Gut microbiome: Finding the right balanceThere are literally trillions of microorganisms that live in your dogs intestinal tract, and this is what’s referred to as their gut microbiome. In order to stay happy and healthy, that microbiome needs to be well balanced with both good and bad bacteria.
Just because some bacteria is termed as ‘bad’, that doesn’t mean it should be eliminated from your dogs body. In fact, a well-balanced gut microbiome needs a balanced mix of both good and bad microorganisms. This way, they can work in tandem to keep your dog in good health.
From bacteria to fungi, protozoa and viruses, all these things play a role in their gut microbiome – an environment teeming with good and bad bacteria. And when things like poor diet and other health issues cause their bacteria levels to be out of balance, it can have a negative impact.
So how do we fix it?
Simply by supplementing their diet with Postbiotics namely Activ Daily once a day.
The overall goal when it comes to taking probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics isn’t to overload their body with one or the other. Rather, it’s to ensure there is good balance in their gut microbiome. Through the right balance of good and bad bacteria, they’ll work in harmony to keep them healthy and feeling their best.
Due to increased stability, temperature and pressure tolerances, Postbiotics have significant shelf-life benefits when compared to live probiotics.
The term postbiotic was recently defined by an panel of scientists convened by the International Scientific Association of Probiotics and Prebiotics as “a preparation of inanimate microorganisms and/or their components that confers a health benefit on the host.” This definition focused on the progenitor microbial cell or cell fragments, not just metabolites, proteins or carbohydrates they might produce. Although such microbe-produced constituents may be functional ingredients of the preparation, they are not required to be present in a postbiotic according to this definition.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR POSTBIOTIC TO WORK?
A recent research paper demonstrated that using postbiotics for specific gut imbalances yielded positive results within 1-2 weeks, as evidenced by improvements in coat condition. Our clinical trials have further confirmed that the full benefits of postbiotics continue to develop over a 90-day period. This sustained improvement highlights the effectiveness of postbiotics in promoting long-term gut health and overall well-being.