Pre- Versus Pro-Biotics… How do I choose??
It’s easy….
1: Decide what you want the product for
2: Look to see what ingredients there are
3: Look at cost per day
4: Pick the right option for you
Products explained:
Prebiotics: Something that nourishes the gut microbial flora
Examples: Fermentation products (MOS, brewer’s yeast), indigestible plant fibres and carbohydrates (lignin cellulose)
Probiotics: Live microorganism which will provide a health benefit to the gut microbial flora if fed in the correct amounts
NOTE: THEY SHOULD BE IN AN ENCAPSULATED FORM
Examples:
Live yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
Bacterial species (Lactobacilli, Bifidobacterium, Enterococcus)
Final note:
Beta glucans: Can stimulate the immune system and can act as an anti-inflammatory.
Examples: Yeast cell walls, algae, seaweed, rice bran
WHATS IN YOUR GUT HEALTH PRODUCT?
Use the above guide to see how it might be helping your horse.