Glycerol Monolaurate Supplementation in Extruded Diets Enhances Immune Function and Antioxidant Capacity and Alters the Gut Microbiota and Fecal Metabolome in Cats
Haotian Jiang, Bo Liu, Jialin Zhang, Xin Ge, Zhonghui Jin, Shuaijuan Han, Shudong Liu · 2026
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Haotian Jiang and co-authors report a 2026 feeding trial on adding glycerol monolaurate, a fat-based compound, to dry cat food. The compound is known to support gut and immune health in other animals. Eighteen adult British Shorthair cats took part, with a final sample of twelve. Half ate plain kibble and half ate kibble with the compound for twenty-eight days, after a long lead-in on plain food.
The fed group ate more and digested dry matter, energy, fat, and protein better. Blood tests showed stronger antioxidant enzymes, lower damage markers, more of a key antibody, and fewer swelling signals. Stool chemistry and germ mixes shifted too, with some groups rising and others falling. The authors back the compound for pet food use.
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| CREATOR | Haotian Jiang, Bo Liu, Jialin Zhang, Xin Ge, Zhonghui Jin, Shuaijuan Han, Shudong Liu |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 48 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |