腸活は犬にも効果があり、犬の寿命を延ばすために腸を整えることが重要。獣医師の林美佐さんが犬用の腸活フードを考案し、免疫力を高めることや老化や肥満を防ぐ効果があることを紹介。腸内環境の整え方やその効果について詳しく説明されており、腸の健康が長寿や健康に重要な影響を与えることが示されている。愛犬とのより良い暮らしを実現するための参考として、林美佐著の『獣医師が考えた犬用腸活フード』を紹介している。
Have you heard of “intestinal health” that has become popular recently? Did you know that it also has benefits for dogs, not just humans? The average lifespan of a dog is said to be 14-15 years, and as a pet owner, we all want to spend as much time as possible with our beloved dogs.
In response to this demand, veterinarian Misa Hayashi has developed food to help dogs live longer. Dr. Hayashi aims to build a healthy body that does not get sick and advocates alternative therapies incorporating oriental medicine. In this latest book, “A veterinarian’s thoughts on a long-lasting gut diet for dogs” (Seikatsusha), we introduce the benefits of improving gut health. Take this opportunity to improve your dog’s life with this information.
Written by Misa Hayashi
What are the benefits of improving gut health, which accounts for 70% of immunity?
We all know that good gut health equals good health, but what specific benefits does it offer? Let’s answer that question.
Because 70% of immunity is in the gut, it is important to improve gut health so that immunity functions properly.
So what is immunity? In simple terms, it is the body’s ability to respond to various foreign substances and suppress them. For example, when a virus enters the body, the body secretes signaling molecules that instruct the virus to destroy infected cells. This defense mechanism of destroying virus-infected cells is called immunity.
Strong immune system = Health = Key to longevity We believe this is a fact.
Also, as we have learned about the relationship between the brain and gut, liver and gut, gut and kidneys, gut and skin, it is important to keep the dog’s gut healthy. This means that it is also useful for caring for other organs.
Actually, dogs with atopic dermatitis have fewer types of gut bacteria, obese dogs have imbalanced gut bacteria, and dogs with decreased cognitive function have lower gut bacterial diversity. Many articles investigating this issue have been published in recent years. the relationship
[Establishing immune balance]
When the balance of the gut environment is restored, the immune cells in the gut function properly. As a result, the risk of various diseases is lower compared to when the balance of gut bacteria is disrupted.
[Expected to prevent aging]
Aging is said to occur not only due to the effects of aging but also due to inflammation of cells and tissues. By maintaining immune cells in good condition by improving gut health, inflammation can be reduced, leading to prevention of aging!
[Obesity prevention]
When the balance of gut health is restored, short-chain fatty acids such as acetate and butyrate are sufficiently produced. Short-chain fatty acids control energy metabolism and are said to be effective in preventing obesity.
[Metabolism UP!]
When the gut is active, nutrients are efficiently absorbed, energy reaches every corner of the body, improving blood circulation and raising body temperature. This leads to active functioning of the received internal organs, increasing basal metabolism!
[To prevent bad breath]
If carbohydrates and proteins taken in as food rot in the gut or bad bacteria increase, the gut environment deteriorates, leading to the generation of bad breath! It is important to increase good bacteria.
[Happiness hormones increase and you don’t get irritated!]
By improving gut health, essential amino acid tryptophan is easier to absorb, which leads to the production of serotonin (happiness hormone) in the brain, stabilizing the mind and suppressing overeating.
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“Veterinarian’s Thoughts on Dog Intestinal Health Food”
Author: Misa Hayashi Advisor: Noriko Koyama
Seikatsusha 1,925 yen (tax included)
Misa Hayashi
Veterinarian. Keeping in mind the parental lesson, “The body is made every day by eating,” she learned to cook for her beloved dog, Akane, since her student days. After graduating from university, she worked at an animal hospital specializing in Western medicine and alternative medicine, and handled consulting work at a supplement company. Chiko Animal Clinic aims to spread information on treatment methods that combine the strengths of Western medicine and alternative therapies, building a healthy body, and care that can be done at home, and was opened in March 2018. Currently, we receive many inquiries from all over the country. He is a member of the Social Work and Veterinary Hygiene Association and the Comparative and Integrative Medicine Association.
Noriko Koyama
Veterinarian. Graduated from the Veterinary Department of Azabu University’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. She lives with her beloved cats and rescued cats, and runs “Dog/Cat Care Harmony,” which provides care for dogs and cats mainly through home cooking. She is a part-time veterinarian at Nakayama Animal Hospital (Chigasaki City). Professor of Holistic Animal Care Therapist Training Course. Certified veterinarian by the Japan Veterinary Homeopathy Society. Member of the Japan Pet Nutrition Society. Member of the Japan Veterinary Animal Behavior Research Society. International medical cook. She belongs to the Veterinary Health Social Work Association.