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MOS AND FOS in Dog Food
We use two different types of prebiotics here at nourish pet food and both can be quite hard to say: Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and Mannanoligosaccarides (MOS). Prebiotics like FOS and MOS occur naturally in plants such as onion, chicory, garlic, asparagus, banana and artichoke and help keep our pet’s digestive system active and efficient.
Benefits of MOS:
MOS is derived from yeast cell walls and can help to promote gastrointestinal health. MOS passes through the digestive tract the same way as FOS and is metabolised by the friendly gut bacteria once it reaches the large intestine.
When combined with FOS and MOS has been shown to reduce the concentration of odiferous compounds in dog faeces and help minimise stool odour. Dietary MOS may also contribute to supporting immune function.
Benefits of FOS:
FOS can be found naturally in fruit and vegetable extracts such as chicory, and can help to promote gastrointestinal health. Dietary FOS cannot be digested by the small intestine and reaches the large intestine structurally unchanged, where it is metabolised by the friendly gut bacteria to form short-chain fatty acids.
The short-chain fatty acids produced by this process in the gastrointestinal tract stimulate mucosal and cell growth within the small intestine. By feeding and supporting the bacteria in the gut, FOS is beneficial for digestive health.
FOS may also help to reduce stool odour by reducing the number of unpleasant smelling compounds (e.g ammonia) in the faeces.
Overview of MOS and FOS in Dog Food
So that is why you find MOS and FOS in dog food and why all of nourish recipes contain both of those natural added supplements. You can have a look at our Grain Free hypoallergenic Recipes by clicking the links below
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