Hemp oil, chia seeds & Co. in dog food on the test bench
Superfoods have long been a booster for health and well -being in humans. Products that advertise with healthy ingredients such as hemp oil, chia seeds and spirulina are also increasing in the pet food industry. Which superfoods actually bring advantages for the four -legged friends and when are marketing rather than real added value?
St. Michaelisdonn. Food with functional ingredients or dietary supplements for dogs are intended to support digestion, fur, joints or the immune system of dogs. Some of these ingredients can actually be useful: hemp oil provides, for example, omega-3 fatty acids, green lip powder powder can promote joint health and brewer's yeast can be helpful for glossy fur and healthy skin. Kaja Ringert, co -founder of Tales & Tails and Expert for feed development, emphasizes: “Not every dietary supplement makes sense for dogs, the dosage, tolerance and scientific basis are decisive.”
A look at the feed lists of the feed is always worth it, because not all so -called functional additives keep what they promise.
Sensible functional additives
- Green lip powder is an extract made of mussel meat and supports joints, fur and skin of the four -legged friends through glycosaminoglycans (Gags).
- Hemp oil provides essential fatty acids in optimal ratio and is therefore good for the fur, the skin and the immune system.
- Spirulina can strengthen the immune defense and intestinal flora. The effect was demonstrated in individual case studies. The quality is crucial.
- Brewer's yeast is rich in B – vitamins, supports the skin, fur and digestion.
- Flax seeds and sea algae Support the digestion and the mineral balance.
Less sensible or controversial
- Coconut oil can lead to digestive problems in the event of overdose. The benefit is not proven nutritional.
- To Acai berries and chia seeds If there are hardly any sound knowledge of effectiveness in dogs, mostly these ingredients are marketing drives.
- Activated carbon and clays are often advertised as “detoxifying”, but can bind important nutrients and are not recommended for permanent feeding.
The young company Tales & Tails deliberately goes away here: it focuses on natural ingredients with a proven function, for example on psyllium husks for digestion or sea algae for mineral supply. Founder Kaja Ringert explains: “We do not want empty advertising promises, but understandable recipes with real benefits for animals and humans.”
Tips for dog owners
- Check the list of ingredients: The clearer and shorter the declaration, the better. Marketing terms are not proof of action.
- Less is more: Only use additives in a targeted manner, ideally in consultation with veterinarians.
- Quality proceeds: Pay attention to origin, processing and dosage. Purity is particularly crucial for spirulina or sea algae.
About Tales & Tails
In 2018 Tales & Tails was founded by Kaja Ringert, Cathrin Wellens and Stella Mohr. The team of committed animal lovers follows a clear mission: healthy, high -quality and transparent food for dogs and cats. Sustainability is at the center of the business model – it is produced with renewable energies, and the product is donated to animals in need. More information at wwww .tale Sand Tails .de.
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