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Sara Belchik: Dietary Strategies for Gut Health | Ep. 20
Oligosaccharides, often overlooked in pet food nutrition, are emerging as crucial prebiotics with immense potential to enhance pets' well-being. These complex carbohydrates, found in various sources, provide a feast for beneficial microbes in dogs' and cats' digestive tracts. As prebiotics, oligosaccharides stimulate the growth and activity of these beneficial gut bacteria, fostering a healthier, more balanced microbiome. In this episode, Sara Belchik, a Ph.D. student and research assistant at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, discusses her groundbreaking research on the impact of…
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