In recent years, the importance of gut health associated with a well-balanced gut microflora has been recognized as a fundamental precondition for optimizing Canine nutrition and overall health. Especially in periods of stress – such as weaning, change of diet, antibiotic therapy, going to shows, new homes, natural disasters, etc. – a stable gut microflora is vital to protect the host against pathogenic invasions.

In view of the educated opposition of Dog owners and their desire to eliminate, antibiotic overuse in Canine, intensive research has been focused on the development of alternative strategies to maintain health and performance status in modern Canine husbandry.

The gut mucosa is the largest contact surface between the host and the environment, representing a potential entrance gate for pathogens to invade the body.

Healthy dogs are protected by against pathogenic invasion by a highly efficient immune system. In puppies, however the acquired immune system starts to develop quite slowly after birth, thus making the puppy susceptible to gastrointestinal infections.

Recently, it has been recognized that the gut-associated immune system can be can be modulated by nutritional means (Adams, 2001). Among others, bacterial cell wall fragments and algae extracts have been shown to assist in stimulating the immune system by activating macrophages and lymphocytes. In addition, strategic/targeted proteins, specific probiotic bacteria and phytogenic compounds originating from herbs and spices exert beneficial effects on the host immune system.

Immuno Guard™ has been seven years in development and research. Although the FDA does not recognize the terminology edible vaccines, or edible antibodies they do exist. 

Immuno Guard™ through anecdotal evidence supports the immune system of mammalian species by assisting nutritionally to thwart the invasion of casual agents.

Immuno Guard™

• Causes faster phagocytosis
• Support NK cell activation
• Protects cells from apoptosis
• Protect live cells from oxidative damage

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