最近「腸活」が注目されており、犬にも効果があることがわかっています。 獣医師の林美佐さんが犬の長寿を考慮したフードを考案し、東洋医学と代替療法を提唱しています。 腸内環境を整えることで免疫力が高まり、老化や疾患のリスクが低くなるほか、肥満や口臭の予防にも効果があります。犬との幸せな生活のために、腸活による健康メリットを活用してください。【林美佐 獣医】【古山典子 獣医】
Recently, we often hear the term “intestinal health” or “intestinal activity”. Did you know that this can also have a positive effect on dogs, not just humans? The average lifespan of a dog is said to be 14-15 years, and as a pet owner, anyone would wish to be by their furry friend’s side for as long as possible.
In response to these wishes, veterinarian Misa Hayashi has devised a special food to help dogs live longer. Dr. Hayashi advocates for alternative therapies combined with traditional Eastern medicine to promote overall health and prevent illness. In this latest book, “Veterinarian’s Guide to Longevity for Dogs’ Gut Health” (Seikabunka Publishing), we introduce the benefits of improving gut health. Use this as a reference to create a wonderful life with your beloved dog.
Scriptwriter Lin Maysha
Responsible for 70% of Immune Function!
It is common knowledge that having a good intestinal environment equates to good health, but what specific benefits does it bring? Let’s answer that question.
Since 70% of the immune system is located in the intestines, it is essential to maintain a healthy gut environment to ensure the immune system functions properly.
So, what exactly is the immune system? Simply put, it is the body’s defense mechanism that responds to various foreign substances in the body and works to suppress them. For example, if a virus enters the body, the body will release signaling molecules to instruct cells to destroy the virus. The immune system is responsible for disrupting the defense mechanisms of infected cells.
Strong Immunity = Health = Longevity Secret We firmly believe in this correlation.
Furthermore, the relationships between the brain and gut, gut and liver, gut and kidneys, and gut and other organs have been studied. Maintaining a healthy gut is crucial for overall well-being, including the health of the skin.
In fact, studies have shown that dogs with atopic dermatitis have low diversity in gut bacteria, obese dogs have imbalanced gut bacteria, and dogs with decreased cognitive function have lower diversity in gut bacteria. Many papers have been written on this issue.
[Balancing Immune Function]
When the gut environment is balanced, immune cells in the gut function properly. Therefore, the risk of various diseases is lower than in cases where the gut bacteria balance is disturbed.
[Preventing Aging]
Aging is not only caused by the aging process but also by inflammation of cells and tissues. By balancing the gut environment, immune cells are maintained in good condition, suppressing inflammation and preventing aging!
[Preventing Obesity]
When the gut environment is balanced, short-chain fatty acids such as acetate and butyrate are produced properly. Short-chain fatty acids play a role in controlling energy metabolism and are said to help prevent obesity.
[Boosting Metabolism!]
When the gut is active, nutrients are efficiently absorbed, delivering energy throughout the body, improving blood circulation, raising body temperature. Increased energy boosts organ function and increases basal metabolism!
[Preventing Bad Breath]
When carbohydrates and proteins ingested as food decay in the gut or when harmful bacteria multiply, it can lead to bad breath due to poor gut health! It is important to increase good bacteria.
[Increasing Happy Hormones to Avoid Irritability!]
By improving the gut environment, essential amino acids like tryptophan are more easily absorbed, leading to the production of serotonin (the happiness hormone) in the brain. This stabilizes mood, suppresses overeating, and increases the feeling of contentment.
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“Veterinarian’s Guide to Longevity for Dogs’ Gut Health”
Author: Misa Hayashi, Supervised by Noriko Koyama
Published by Seikabunka Publishing, ¥1,925 (tax included)
Misa Hayashi
Veterinarian. Following the teachings of parents who said, “The body is determined by daily meals,” she learned home-cooking when she welcomed her beloved dog, Shi, into her life as a student. After graduating from university, she worked at an animal hospital specializing in Western medicine and alternative therapies, as well as consulting for a supplement company. The Chico Animal Clinic was opened in March 2018 to promote treatments that combine Western medicine and alternative therapies, preventive care, and home care that can be done by pet owners. She currently receives numerous inquiries from across the country and is a member of the Society of Veterinary Health Social Workers and the Association of Comparative Integrated Medicine.
Noriko Koyama
Veterinarian. Graduated from the Department of Veterinary Medicine at Azabu University’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. She lives with her beloved cats, rescue cats, and operates the organization “Dog and Cat Care Harmony,” which offers health programs for dogs and cats centered around homemade food. She also works as an attending veterinarian at Nakayama Animal Hospital in Chigasaki City. She is a lecturer for the Holistic Animal Care Therapist Training Course, a certified veterinarian of the Japan Veterinary Homeopathy Association, a member of the Japan Pet Nutrition Society, a member of the Japan Veterinary Animal Behavior Research Association, and a member of the International Medical Chef Veterinary Health Social Work Association.