1. What is the microflora?
2. What are the factors that upset the microflora and induce changes in the gut flora?
3. What is the basic concept of probiotics and how do they work?
4. What are the minimum administration requirements for a probiotic?
5. What makes a good probiotic?
6. What exactly is Protexin?
7. When is the right time to use Protexin?
8. What animals can benefit from Protexin?
9. Are there any risks or disadvantages of using Protexin? Can you give too much?
10. Can Protexin be used at the same time as an antibiotic?
11. Does Protexin require any special storage methods?
12. Why can’t live yoghurt be used?
13. Does Protexin survive the very acidic conditions of the stomach?
14. Can Protexin be given over a long period of time?
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Why can’t live yoghurt be used?
Live yoghurt can be used to provide some live microorganisms to the animal's digestive tract. However it has some distinct disadvantages when compared to Protexin.
The concentration of live microorganisms present in the yoghurt is unknown but will tend to be relatively low and will depend on the freshness of the yoghurt and the conditions in which it has been stored. After opening, the microbial concentration can become depleted. Compare this with the high and guaranteed concentration of probiotic in Protexin.
The actual strains of microorganisms contained within live yoghurts will tend to be chosen for taste and texture properties rather than a probiotic benefit. Hence the microorganisms contained within the yoghurt may not produce any probiotic benefit.
Whilst dogs will take yoghurt readily, other species of animals and especially herbivores can be very difficult. |
