Dietary Supplementation with Methylsulfonylmethane and Myo-Inosito Supports Hair Quality and Fecal Microbiome in Poodles
Jie Zhang, Dan Guo, Limeng Zhang, Deping Li, Baichuan Deng · 2024
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Jie Zhang and co-authors feed poodles two supplements to test coat and gut effects in a 2024 study. One supplement is a sulfur compound, the other a sugar-like nutrient found in many foods. Owners prize a fine coat, and gut microbes shape dog health in ways still being mapped.
Thirty-two poodles ate plain food or food with one or both supplements for about two months. Weight and intake stayed normal across all groups. Supplement groups grew thinner hair scales and richer sulfur in the hair. Gut microbe mixes also shifted, with some groups dropping and others rising. The pairings look safe and mildly helpful.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Jie Zhang, Dan Guo, Limeng Zhang, Deping Li, Baichuan Deng |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 30 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |