NGD Care — Scientific background to food supplements Biofilm Balance: the science behind biofilm degradation in the gut Why is pathogenic biofilm so persistent? How do NAC, lactoferrin and digestive enzymes work complementary in breaking biofilm structures in the gut? Substantiated with recent literature. By Stefan Veenstra DVM Biofilm: the hidden engine behind chronic intestinal … Read more
NGD Care — Scientific background to food supplements Prebiotics in dogs and cats: microbiome, butyrate and intestinal barrier How prebiotic fiber nourishes the gut microbiome, boosts butyrate, and strengthens the gut barrier. The scientific background of a broad prebiotic spectrum in dogs and cats, substantiated by recent literature. By Stefan Veenstra DVM Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: … Read more
NGD Care — Scientific background to food supplements Vitamins and minerals in dogs and cats: the building blocks of daily health Why are specific vitamin and mineral forms relevant in dogs and cats, what does an organic extract base do, and when does supplementation make sense? By Stefan Veenstra DVM Micronutrients: more than a safety … Read more
NGD Care — Scientific background to food supplements Lactoferrin in dogs and cats: immune function, gut and antimicrobial action What is lactoferrin, how does it work in the gut and immune system, and why does liposomal encapsulation make a difference? Substantiated with literature, with a focus on veterinary applications. By Stefan Veenstra DVM What is … Read more
NGD Care — Scientific background to food supplements Magnesium, L-theanine and tryptophan explained for stress and sleep The science behind Relax Support: four ingredients, their mechanisms and the veterinary applications for stress, restlessness and sleep problems in dogs and cats. By Stefan Veenstra DVM Stress and sleep as a system Stress, restlessness and sleep problems … Read more
NGD Care — Scientific background to food supplements Glutathione in dogs and cats: the master antioxidant explained What is glutathione, why does it get depleted, and what does liposomal supplementation do? Substantiated with literature, with a focus on veterinary applications. By Stefan Veenstra DVM What is glutathione? Glutathione (GSH) is a body’s own tripeptide made … Read more
NGD Care — Scientific background to food supplements Coenzyme Q10 in dogs and cats: what does ubiquinone do in the cell? Liposomal ubiquinone, mitochondrial energy production, and the role of Q10 in cardiac function, vitality, and recovery. Substantiated with literature. By Stefan Veenstra DVM Coenzyme Q10: a central molecule in energy management Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) … Read more
NGD Care | Blog What Liposomal Supplements Are and Why They Work How phospholipid encapsulation fundamentally changes nutrient uptake in dogs and cats. Stefan Veenstra, DVM · Estimated reading time: 4 minutes You give your animal a supplement. The dosage is correct, the ingredient is scientifically substantiated. Yet you see little effect. The reason, in … Read more
NGD Care | Blog What your animal breathes, drinks and absorbs and what that does to its body Particulate matter, pharmaceuticals in water, insecticides, PFAS and microplastics: five invisible loads that put your dog or cat’s system under pressure on a daily basis. Stefan Veenstra, DVM · Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Imagine: every day … Read more
NGD Care | Blog What flea remedies really do to your animal Facts about pesticides in pipettes and tablets, and what that means for the health of your dog or cat. Stefan Veenstra, DVM · Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Every spring, millions of animal owners automatically reach for the flea pipette or tablet. Understandable, … Read more