Having an unhealthy digestive tract does not just mean bloating and discomfort; it has significant impacts on the body’s immune system as well. This is just as true for animals as it is for humans, which means their gut needs to be supported, too. Patented plant-based probiotic Mito-5051® helps restore gastrointestinal microflora and supports regulation of the immune system while being stomach acid resistant, oxygen resistant, and temperature stable for up to 2 years at room temperature. How can Mito-5051® help your pet’s immune system?
Probiotics and the Immune System
The answer to how the gut affects the immune system is not a simple one. One of the more easily understood methods of how probiotics support the immune system is the idea that probiotics reintroduce healthy bacteria into the gut that can help properly absorb nutrients from food. Obtaining all possible nutrients from food helps to strengthen the immune system and the body’s immune response. One of the more complex reasons as to how probiotics can help the immune system stems from the fact that 70% of the immune system is made up of the gastrointestinal tract. This means that of all the cells and tissue that are involved with the immune response in humans and animals, 70% are found in the GI tract and therefore must be prioritized when focusing on immune health¹. In the presence of foreign particles or harmful bacteria, the digestive tract experiences some inflammation as the immune system responds to the apparent “attack” on the gut. Probiotic bacteria encourage an increase of a specific protein that has anti-inflammatory properties to help mitigate this symptom as well as providing support in removing toxins and fighting off harmful bacteria².
Mito-5051®: Plant Based Probiotic
The gastrointestinal system is very acidic, especially in times of distress. Many probiotics are unable to survive the low pH of the digestive tract to provide adequate support for the immune response. Mito-5051® is unique as it is a strain derived from Pediococcus acidialactici which is derived from wild grasses. Because of this, it is naturally equipped to withstand a multitude of environmental conditions, including acid rain. This makes it an especially successful probiotic as this translates to it surviving in the digestive tract, allowing it to help as needed. Studies were done on using P. acidialactici probiotics on rats that showed significant increase in B cell (immunity involving antibodies) levels and T cell (cell-mediated immunity) levels compared to the control group³. The big takeaway from this is that Mito-5051® supports the immune system by maintaining balance between autoimmune inflammation of the gut and helping to fend of harmful bacteria in your pet’s system.
What Good Immune Health Means for Your Pet
As pet owners know, when they’re happy, you’re happy. A strong immune system keeps their energy up and allows them to avoid some diseases that come about from a weakened immune system. Having good gut health and an effective immune system affects not only the inside, but the outside also, giving your pet sleek, shiny fur that is the signature of good animal health. Keep your pet healthy with Mito-5051® and give their body’s natural defenses the support it needs.
References
Vighi, G., Marcucci, F., Sensi, L., Di Cara, G., & Frati, F. (2008). Allergy and the gastrointestinal system. Clinical & Experimental Immunology, 153, 3–6. https://bit.ly/3ujspVo
Maldonado Galdeano C, Cazorla S, I, Lemme Dumit J, M, Vélez E, Perdigón G: Beneficial Effects of Probiotic Consumption on the Immune System. Ann Nutr Metab 2019;74:115-124. doi: 10.1159/000496426
Lin, J.J. (2019). Pediococcus Probiotic for Pets with Inflammation Related Acute and Chronic Diseases [PowerPoint Slides]. Adjunct Professor, Hood College.
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