Ganeden publishes product, prebiotics study in Anaerobe

Ganeden Biotech, a manufacturer and marketer of probiotics, has published its nineteenth peer-reviewed study in Anaerobe (The Official Journal of the Anaerobe Society of the Americas). The study, conducted by Dr. Glenn Gibson, professor at the University of Reading, England; in their validated intestinal model, demonstrated that there are benefits to taking GanedenBC³⁰ and prebiotics together versus taking prebiotics alone, according to the company.
Prebiotics have been shown to increase healthy bacterial species such as lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. In the study, bacterial flora changes were analyzed with prebiotics alone as well as with prebiotics plus GanedenBC³⁰. While there were increases in lactobacilli and bifidobacteria in both cases, there were additional increases in other good bacterial strains (such as Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, an important bacteria for intestinal health) when consumed along with GanedenBC³⁰. In addition, prebiotic activity was increased when consumed with GanedenBC³⁰ as measured by an increase in short chain fatty acids, which are important components for intestinal health.
“This study is exciting, as it lays the groundwork for continuing our research into the combined benefits of GanedenBC³⁰ and prebiotics,” said David Keller, vice president of scientific operations at Ganeden Biotech. “We are well aware of both the benefits of GanedenBC³⁰ and the benefits of prebiotics separately, but now we have data showing increased digestive benefits of consuming them together.”

Precise Pet Products expands holistic cat, dog food offerings

Precise Pet Products expanded its healthy and holistic options for pets to include a new flavor for cats as well as new petfood formulas designed specifically for small and medium breed dogs.
The new formulas feature superior nutritional ingredients and innovative human-grade supplements designed to promote health, happiness and harmony in dogs and cats, according to the company. Each formula contains Precise's Life Circle Essentials, the company says, which include real meat, prebiotics and probiotics, cell protectors, balanced omegas, herbals, botanicals, beneficial supplements and natural antioxidants.
Precise Holistic Complete introduced two dry food formulas for canines: Small & Medium Breed Puppy Formula, and Small & Medium Breed Adult Formula. Precise Holistic Complete introduced the Adult Chicken Formula dry food for felines.
“Expanding the Precise Holistic Complete line shows our commitment to providing superior ingredients and healthy options for pets,” said Kirk Young, executive vice president of Precise Pet Products. “At Precise, we are constantly working to develop innovative solutions to healthy eating for all canines and felines.”

Eukanuba showcases prebiotic line

Eukanuba, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, showed off its prebiotic line of petfoods at the 2009 Meet The Breeds Convention at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, USA.
"Prebiotics feed the good bugs in the intestine system," said Eukanuba's Jason Taylor.
Taylor said the petfood is good for both dogs and cats, and is not breed specific.

Iams, Eukanuba offer prebiotic petfood

P&G Pet Care has introduced prebiotic petfood formulas of Iams and Eukanuba to help maintain pets’ gastrointestinal health. Featuring the prebiotic FOS (fructooligosaccharides), these new formulas stimulate the balance of gut microflora (species of good bacteria) which in turn promotes a stronger immune system to help fight disease, according to P&G.
"There has been an explosion of new prebiotic and probiotic products in human nutrition and … consumers are embracing these products to help promote their own digestive and overall health," said Dr. Sherry Sanderson, animal nutrition expert and associate professor at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.