Gut imbalance affects a pet’s immunity and overall health, not just digestion Around 70% of the immune system is located in the gut, and most serotonin — a hormone linked to feelings of wellbeing — is produced there as well. As a result, when the gut is out of balance, a pet is not only more prone to digestive problems but may also see effects on immunity, nutrient absorption and overall health. Vietnam Food Joint Stock Company (VNF) approaches this by targeting the gut directly with biological ingredients drawn from shrimp, rather than treating digestion as an isolated issue. Vietnam Food Joint Stock Company (VNF) combines shrimp peptides and chitosan across three mechanisms From shrimp raw materials, VNF developed the Peptides & Chitosan duo to support pet gut health through three main mechanisms. Peptides provide an easily absorbed source of hydrolysed protein that helps optimise digestion and limit the formation of harmful substances in the gut. Chitosan, in turn, supports balance of the microbiome, controls harmful bacteria and reinforces the protective barrier of the intestinal lining. Together, this gives three working foundations: balancing the microbiome, reinforcing the gut barrier and optimising digestion — the basis of the Peptides & Chitosan approach. Studies show broad benefits for the gut and overall health A range of scientific literature points to the combined effect of these two active ingredients. In some studies in dogs and cats, chitosan was able to increase beneficial bacteria by up to 18 times, reduce harmful bacteria by up to 70% and cut gut-barrier damage by nearly 50%. In another study, peptides supported a 50% increase in antibodies and improved immuneactivating cytokines by up to 200%, contributing to better gut health and overall pet health. These results indicate that Peptides & Chitosan act not only in the gut but also contribute to a pet’s overall health, through the three foundations of a balanced microbiome, a reinforced gut barrier and optimised digestion. With more than ten years of experience developing biological ingredients from shrimp, Vietnam Food Joint Stock Company (VNF) continues to pursue science-based nutrition solutions aimed at sustainable pet health.
