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CD Formulation is a leading provider of specialized gastrointestinal (GI) function testing services and strives for the development of nutrition-focused veterinary products. Through standardized assays, we comprehensively evaluate products for their ability to promote digestion, balance microbiota, improve motility, protect the gut lining and more.
Nutrient absorption processes in animals and their gastrointestinal microbiomes (Wernimont S.M.; et al. 2020)
| Promote Digestion and Absorption | Through detailed analysis of veterinary products, we assess their impacts on enzymatic activity, nutrient breakdown, pancreatic and bile secretion, ultimately supporting optimal digestion and utilization of essential nutrients. |
| Balance Intestinal Flora | By scrutinizing veterinary products' effects on the composition and diversity of the gut microbiota, which plays a pivotal role in maintaining gastrointestinal health, we gain insights into its ability to support a healthy and resilient gut environment. |
| Improve Gastrointestinal Motility | We assess motility parameters like gastric emptying and intestinal transit rates to determine the product's influence. We also examine its effects on contractility of the stomach, small intestine and colon muscles using ex vivo assays, helping to prevent issues such as constipation or diarrhea. |
| Protect Gastric Mucosal | We evaluate factors contributing to the integrity of the gastric lining to maintain optimal barrier function. This includes analyzing the product's impacts on ulcer formation, secretion of protective mucus and cytokines, and antioxidant activity in the stomach. |
| Inhibit Helicobacter pylori | We evaluate factors contributing to the integrity of the gastric lining to maintain optimal barrier function. This includes analyzing the product's impacts on ulcer formation, secretion of protective mucus and cytokines, and antioxidant activity in the stomach. |
Targeted research directly on pets such as dogs and cats can help verify clinical GI benefits. We can assess outcomes like fecal quality, appetite and signs of GI distress.
Our testing services provide crucial data during the development phase of veterinary health products/foods. By evaluating their gastrointestinal care function, we can guide the development of effective products that support optimal gastrointestinal health in animals.
By evaluating the gastrointestinal care function of different veterinary health products/foods, we can assess and compare their abilities to protect the GI system. This facilitates informed decision-making for product selection and formulation.
As the industry leader in pet GI function evaluation, CD Formulation has the skills and resources to efficiently generate high-quality data applicable globally. If you have a nutrition supplement, probiotic or functional food in development stages, please contact us to discuss how our services can advance your project!
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