Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most widely recognized pet food ingredients due to their essential health benefits to cats and dogs. The two most important omega-3 fatty acids are the long-chain EPA and DHA fatty acids. Microalgae grown under controlled conditions offer a fully traceable, sustainable, clean, and high-quality source of DHA long-chain omega-3 fatty acid. Microalgae offer a perfect alternative to fish oil to meet the enormous global demand for omega-3 and reduce the strain on fish stocks.
Microalgae for use in pet food are grown under controlled conditions through heterotrophic fermentation in closed reactors. Non-GMO microalgae convert renewable, sustainable plant sugars into algal biomass in a few days. Algae DHA oil is extracted from the algal biomass and can either be used in pet food formulations directly or blended with fish oils. Algae DHA oil has a minimum DHA content of 45%. Of the various specific pet health benefits this offers, a notable one is managing inflammatory problems in the prevention and treatment of diseases. DHA is also reported to support healthy joints, skin/coat, heart, eyes, and brain function.
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