Pre vs Probiotics

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.