GOS MAX

GOS increases levels of Bifidobacteria and other beneficial microbials in the gut which can decrease gut discomfort, constipation, and other problems associated with normal GI functions. This is especially important when animals swallow exudate from their nasal cavity during episodes of harmful microbial presence in the nasopharyngeal tissues. The swallowed exudate influences the harmony of the gut microbiome, but the GOS can allow the microbiome to return to a healthy balance of beneficial microorganisms.

GOS MAX ingredients function via the gut-brain axis, improving anxiety levels and supporting overall mental well-being, allowing new solutions that improve both gut and overall health simultaneously, see Figure 1.

Figure 1 GOS MAX can be an important part of the diet of animals that support a healthy gut microbiome.

The gut microbiome is a complicated mystery to many animal owners. In a single animal, there are thousands of organisms in the microbiome. A healthy gut microbiome is essential for an animal’s development, maintenance, and immunity, and plays an integral role in maintaining health.

Gut microbiota can be modified by dietary prebiotics, and at the same time have a role in the bacterial metabolism. Depending on the type of diet administered, the gut microbiota is modified with bacteria species resulting abundantly as a response to dietary composition. GOS MAX can be processed by the gut microbiota supporting their digestion or using GOS MAX as a source of energy for their own metabolism.

Figure 2. Galacto-oligosaccharide structure

GOS reach the large intestine without being broken down by the endogenous enzymes. Because of this they are sugars that are not easily converted into energy by the body. This fact helps good bacteria such as intestinal bifidobacterial to crowd out the bad bacteria.

The main benefits of GOS in GOS MAX

1. Improved Gut Health:

   • Inhibition of harmful bacteria growth. ​

   • Modulation of gut microflora to improve host health. ​

   • Prevention of gastrointestinal (GI) tract infections. ​

2. Enhanced Nutrient Absorption:

   • Increased bioavailability of minerals. ​

   • Vitamin synthesis. ​

3. Reduced Risk of Diseases:

   • Reduced risk of colon cancer. ​

   • Reduction in cholesterol and blood lipids. ​

   • Prevention of diarrhea, constipation, infections, liver damage, cancer, toxigenesis, and encephalopathy. ​

4. Immune System Support:

   • Stimulation of immune function. ​

5. Attenuation of Pathogen Virulence:

   • Anti-adhesive effects and competition for receptors. ​

   • Reduction in pathogen colonization. ​

6. Bifidogenic Effects:

   • Promotion of beneficial bacteria like bifidobacteria. ​

7. Species-Level Changes:

   • Potential to stimulate individual species with powerful antimicrobial activity. ​

8. Distal Colon Delivery:

   • Targeting the distal colon, which is associated with most gut disorders. ​

9. Low-Dose Effects:

   • Effective at low dosages without side effects. ​

10. Defined Health Outcomes:

    • Multifunctionality, including anti-adhesive and attenuative effects.