Omega-3 fatty acids are widely recognized in pet food for their essential health benefits to cats and dogs, with the long-chain EPA and DHA fatty acids being the most important. Microalgae grown under controlled conditions offer a fully traceable, sustainable, clean and high-quality source of EPA and DHA long-chain omega-3 fatty acid. They offer a perfect alternative to fish oil to meet the global demand for omega-3 and take the strain of fish stocks.
IQI's 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 EPA&DHA oil is extracted from the algal biomass. The oil can be used in pet food formulations on its own or blended with fish oils.
IQI's Algae EPA&DHA oil has a minimum DHA content of 58%. New variations will soon be introduced with 9% EPA and 47% DHA as well as an algal oil that will have the golden 3:2 ratio of EPA:DHA.
Of the various specific pet health benefits EPA&DHA offer, 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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