Algae-action for pet food...gut, immunity and poo.

The Pet Nutrition Show, with Amanda and Dr Anna.

04-04-2024 • 27 min

In this episode of the Pet Nutrition Show, hosts Amanda and Dr. Anna delve into the world of algae...and the algae-based products, finding their way into pet food.


The episode features an interview with Anthony Jacobs from Green Blue Health, who shares insights on the nutritional advantages and sustainability of algae-based omega-3 sources compared to traditional fish oils.


The conversation covers the production process of algae fatty acids, its environmental benefits, and its applications in enhancing gut health and immunity in pets.

Additionally, they explore Algumin, a marine polysaccharide product, its impacts on pet health, and specifically the gut and immune system, as well as recent research on faecal consistency in dogs.


Dr. Anna concludes with a home food hack involving sweet potato, emphasizing its nutritional benefits for pets.


00:00 Welcome to the Pet Nutrition Show!

00:17 Algae: A Sustainable Pet Food Solution

00:52 Q&A Session: From ORAC Scores to Sustainable Ingredients

02:29 Diving Deep into Omega-3 from Algae

06:31 The Fascinating World of Algae and Its Nutritional Benefits

10:31 Algumin: A Game-Changer for Pet Health

24:29 Innovative Research and Real-World Impact of Seaweed Bioactives

26:14 Home Food Hacks with Dr. Anna


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