If your dog or cat suffers from consistent tummy troubles, ashwagandha may just be the answer to their whimpers.
As everyone can attest to – from toddler to old-timer – there’s nothing quite like a sore stomach to make you feel miserable. Newsflash: our beloved fur babies feel exactly the same way! If your dog is a compulsive grass-eater/vomiter, you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about. Even if they’re not, you only need to witness one explosive bout of diarrhea, complete with accompanying sad, humiliated puppy eyes, to know it’s no fun – for anyone! Enter KSM-66 Ashwagandha pure root extract: a natural remedy for gastrointestinal (GI) issues which has pet health providers everywhere feeling their own kind of digestive disturbance. Although, in this case, those feelings are butterflies of excitement at the potential of this adaptogenic herb to give your dog or cat better gut health.
How KSM-66 Ashwagandha May Help Heal Digestive Issues
A completed study, currently under peer review, on the effect of KSM-66 Ashwagandha on gut health found that this healing herb significantly benefits dogs’ gut health and hematological (blood health) parameters. Supplementing with KSM-66 not only indicated improved blood health, but also showed evidence of a positive shift in gut microbiota balance, supporting overall gastrointestinal health.
Clinical research also shows that KSM-66 Ashwagandha pure root extract can help with:
- Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity
- Stress reduction
- Overall well-being
How does this all tie together to help heal gastrointestinal issues, you ask? Let us count the ways…
The Link Between Ashwagandha and Better Gut Health
Anti-Inflammatory Action
Inflammation is a common underlying factor in many digestive problems. Chronic inflammation in the GI tract can disrupt the balance of beneficial bacteria, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal discomfort.
By addressing this underlying inflammation with KSM-66 Ashwagandha – which is renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties – we can support a healthier gut environment. This, in turn, offers ongoing relief from belly gripes for our beloved fur kids.
Stress Reduction
Stress is a significant contributor to digestive issues in pets. (Makes sense, right? Think about the last time you had something super stressful looming… stress equals tummy upset, almost 100% of the time!) Anxiety and stress can lead to an imbalance in gut flora, thereby causing, or exacerbating, GI discomfort.
KSM-66 Ashwagandha is clinically proven to help in reducing stress and anxiety, in both dogs and cats, thereby indirectly supporting gut health.
Immune Support
It’s no secret that a healthy gut is integral to a robust immune system. And while pre- and probiotics have long been the gold standard in promoting both, ashwagandha is now leading the charge in this regard.
KSM-66 Ashwagandha:
- Is rich in antioxidants, and
- Contains an excellent concentration of the bioactive constituents – or health-inducing compounds – necessary to boost the immune system by increasing white blood cell production.
All of which helps enhance the body’s ability to both fend off infections and maintain a balanced gut microbiome. And both of those are essential for optimal digestive function and, ultimately, overall health.
Don’t let digestive disasters and painful tummy troubles ruin your, or your fur baby’s life any longer! Add ashwagandha to their diet today for less belly boo-boos, more belly rubs.
Animal Wellness is North America’s top natural health and lifestyle magazine for dogs and cats, with a readership of over one million every year. AW features articles by some of the most renowned experts in the pet industry, with topics ranging from diet and health related issues, to articles on training, fitness and emotional well being.
Source: Animal Wellness Magazine
