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DHA gold ® Sustainable algae derived DHA omega-3 for companion animals
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DHAgold®
Sustainable algae derived DHA omega-3for companion animals
HeadquartersDSM Nutritional Products AGP.O. Box 26764002 BaselSwitzerlandEmail: [email protected]
Area Europe, Middle East and AfricaDSM Nutritional Products Europe AGHeanor Gate Industrial EstateDelves Road, Unit 41Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7SGUnited KingdomPhone: + 44 17 7353 6598Fax: + 44 17 7353 6600Email: [email protected]
ChinaDSM (China) Limited118 Baisha RoadXinghuo Development ZoneShanghai 201419 ChinaPhone: + 86 21 5750 4888Fax: + 86 21 5750 4567Email: [email protected]
Asia Pacific, AustraliaDSM Nutritional Products Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.41 Edison RdWagga Wagga, NSW 2650AustraliaPhone: + 61 2 6922 7015Email: [email protected]
Area Latin AmericaDSM Nutritional Products Latin AmericaAv. Eng. Billings, 1729-Predio 3105321-010 São Paulo – SPBrasilPhone: + 55 11 3760 6300Fax: + 55 11 3760 6492Email: [email protected]
North AmericaDSM Nutritional Products, LLC45 Waterview BoulevardParsippany, NJ 07054-1298United States of AmericaPhone: + 1 973-257-8504Fax: + 1 973-257-8653Email: [email protected]
Contact UsTo find out more about our ingredients for pet nutrition, please contact your nearest DSM Nutritional Products office.
• Reliable source of high quality DHA omega-3
• Fermentation derived product from algaegrown consistently under controlled condi-tions
• Provides health benefits through all lifestages
• Sustainably produced independent fromfish sources
• Non-marine origin and free from ocean-borne contaminants
• Suitable for all common pet nutritionproducts
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About DHANumerous nutritional studies confirm that both, humans and pets, from infancy toadulthood to senior age, benefit from an adequate intake of DHA.
Why DHAgold?
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Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
What is DHA?
DHA, or Docosahexaenoic acid, is apolyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acidfound throughout the body. It is amajor structural component of brain
tissue and theretina, a keycom ponent ofthe heart, loca -ted in healthyjoints and playsa significant rolein the control ofmultiple cellfunctions likeinflammation or
immune response. DHA omega-3 is therefore essential for properbody function and considered themost important nutritional lipid inour diet.
Not all omega-3’s are equal
Many pet food products claim to be a good source of omega-3 fattyacids, but not all omega-3’s areequal. While DHA provides a broad range of health benefits, shorterchain omega-3’s are mainly asource of energy. Additionally,shorter chain omega-3’s do not efficiently convert to long-chain
DHA in the body, partly because ofthe presence of omega-6 fatty acidscompeting for this conversion.Therefore, the supplementation of a preformed source of DHA is the preferred nutritional strategy.
Algae as a consistent source of DHA
There are many ingredients thatcontain omega-3 fatty acids – butmany of them are not adequatesources of DHA omega-3. For example, flax seed and vegetableoils are mainly a source of shorterchain omega-3’s. Fish oils and fishby-products are the most commonsources of DHA omega-3 used inpet nutrition products. However,the DHA content in fish can varysignificantly dependent on fishspecies, geographical origin andthe way the raw materials areprocessed and stabilized.
At this point modern biotechnologyhelps. Cultivating algae under controlled conditions provides aconsistent alternative source ofDHA-omega-3 which is unaffectedby seasonal fluctuations, the avail ability of marine sources, any geographic variability or unwanted shifts in quality.
Healthy brains contain about 60% struc-tural fats and 30% DHA in the gray matter.DHA is the most abundant fatty acid in thebrain representing about 95% of the totalomega-3’s.
DHA omega-3 Beneficial through all life stages
Visual development
A DHA enriched diet fed to dogs before whelping andduring lactation allows puppies having a significantlyimproved DHA level in their retina, leading to improvedvisual performance in the developing dogs.
Brain development
Feeding dams a diet enriched with DHA during gesta-tion and lactation has been associated with improve-ments in the neurologic development of their puppies.
Trainability
Puppies nourished with high levels of DHA were foundto be more trainable than puppies given low levels ofDHA, supporting the effect of DHA on neurologicalfunction.
Immune and Inflammation response
Supplementation with omega-3’s positively influencesthe cell-mediated immune response. In dogs DHA supports anti-inflammatory effects along with positiveeffects on immune function.
Metabolic syndrome
Management of hyperlipidemia in dogs can beachieved through low fat diets also providing DHA as a lipid lowering agent. In obese cats diets high in omega-3 fatty acids may improve long-term glucosecontrol and decrease plasma insulin concentration,reducing the risk of developing diabetes mellitus.
Mobility and joint care
In dogs with osteoarthritis, omega-3’s help reducing theuse of pain medication required. Omega-3 fatty acidsupplementation can also lead to an improvement inweight bearing for dogs with osteoarthritis.
Skin and coat care
Dogs with canine pruritic skin disease, supplementedwith DHA, showed significant improvements in skinhealth and coat character over time. The quality of adog’s paw pad is also linked to its DHA nutritional status. Dietary omega-3 supplementation is useful inthe treatment of feline skin disorders including miliarydermatitis.
Digestion and gut heath
Omega-3 fatty acids help decrease intestinal in flammation.
Heart health
DHA is beneficial in dogs with cardiac disease and support anti-arrhythmic effects along with positiveeffects on heart rate and blood pressure.
Memory and visual performance
A DSM study showed that a group of 8 to 11 year olddogs fed food containing DHAgold for 6 months hadsignificantly improved memory and visual performance.
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DHAgold is a sustainable, non-marine
source of DHA omega-3
Bigger Fish
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Source Whole cell Schizochytrium sp. algaeDHA content Minimum of 17% DHA (total fat content ≥ 40%)Appearance Golden brown flakes Preservative system Lecithin, rosemary extract, mono- and diglycerides, citric acidNutritional density 580 Kcal/100 gApplication Suitable for all common pet nutrition products
Applicable for vegetarian and vegan pet nutrition productsShelf life 18 monthsPackaging 15 kg/bag, 50 bags/pallet (750 kg)
Product profile DHAgold S17-B
Algae cells
Preculture
Fermentation
Drum drying
DHAgold
DHAgold – a sustainable omega-3 solutionGrowing demand for fish may soonoutstrip supply
While the global population hasswelled to more than 7 billion peo-ple, the world’s natural resourcesare considered nearly static. Theever increasing global consumptionof fish, and our heavy reliance onfish material as a protein source, is bringing us to the critical point
where ocean supplies will fail tomeet the growing demand. Sinceocean fish is a critical food compo-nent in the aquaculture industry,
farm raised fish will not alleviatethe pressure. Projections indicatethat continuing to overfish ouroceans will result in a shortage ofcommercially harvested fish andpotentially lead to extinction of certain species.
There is a pressing need for alter-native sources of DHA omega-3
A factor in the recent surge in thepopularity of fish products,both as a supplement and dinner staple, is theconsumer recognition of theimportant health benefits of omega-3s. Due to theuncertainty surrounding
this traditional source of dietaryDHA omega-3, the quest to deter-mine a sustainable alternative isunderway.
DHAgold from algae provides a solution
Most people believe that fish pro-duce their own DHA, when in fact itis the algae in their food chain thatmakes them a rich source of DHA.Algae are consumed by planktonwhich the small fish eat, then larger fish feed on the smaller fish,a process that transitions the DHAfrom the algae to the fish we eat.
Being based on algal fermentation,DHAgold bypasses the fish andgoes directly to the source.Because DHAgold gets its DHA from algae and not fish, DHAgold is a consistent, sustainable, nonemarine source of DHA which is freeof ocean-borne contaminants.
Making DHAgold
Algae have many biochemical pathways distinct from plants, animals,fungi, and bacteria that represent a virtually untapped genetic resourcethat can greatly benefit human and animal health. What began as astudy on the beneficial use of algae in long-term space flight resultedin the identification of strains of algae that were naturally high produc-ers of DHA.
The DHA-producing algal are grownin large, stainless steel fermenta-tion vessels commonly used in thepharmaceutical and food industriesvia a closed process in cGMP, FDA-inspected facilities. After fermenta-tion, the algal biomass is carefullydried to produce DHAgold. Thesemicroalgal flakes contain a highlevel of DHA ideal for use in pet
nutrition products. The natural protection of the cell walls and the additional natural antioxidants create the stability needed for a longer shelf life. Because it is awhole cell algal, DHAgold has better sensory performance com-pared to fish oil and fish meal.
Micro Algae
Phytoplankton Zooplankton
Small Fish
From a 2015 U.S. survey, 64% of petowners are concerned we are over -fishing the oceans
This brochure does not constitute a recommendation or guidance for decisions concerning the purchase, use or application of products and does not relieve theuser of the product of the obligation to undertake its own suitability, performance or quality testing.THIS BROCHURE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS. ALTHOUGH THE INFORMATION SET FORTH IN THIS BROCHURE IS PRESENTED IN GOOD FAITH AND BELIEVED TO BECORRECT, DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS AG AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES (HEREINAFTER “DSM”) MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSOR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF ANY OTHER NATURE WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCTS TO WHICHINFORMATION REFERS. No information set forth in this brochure constitutes a solicitation or offer, or invitation to conclude any legal act of any kind whatsoever. The content of any purchase contract (i.e. technical data, price and applications of the products of DSM) concerning the purchase of DSM products is constitutedonly by the purchase agreement as such and integral parts thereof (specifications in this brochure never form part of a contract).All trademarks, product names, symbols and graphics appearing in this brochure are the property of DSM unless indicated otherwise. All DSM trademarks are eitherregistered trademarks or trademarks of DSM Group of Companies in the Netherlands and/or other countries. No license to or right in any such trademarks, trade names, trade secrets, products or other proprietary rights of DSM is granted or conferred to any party without a written agreement.
© DSM Nutritional Products Ltd 2016
A0139Designed by: GAS - graphic art studio · [email protected] · 03/16
DHAgold®
Sustainable algae derived DHA omega-3for companion animals
HeadquartersDSM Nutritional Products AGP.O. Box 26764002 BaselSwitzerlandEmail: [email protected]
Area Europe, Middle East and AfricaDSM Nutritional Products Europe AGHeanor Gate Industrial EstateDelves Road, Unit 41Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7SGUnited KingdomPhone: + 44 17 7353 6598Fax: + 44 17 7353 6600Email: [email protected]
ChinaDSM (China) Limited118 Baisha RoadXinghuo Development ZoneShanghai 201419 ChinaPhone: + 86 21 5750 4888Fax: + 86 21 5750 4567Email: [email protected]
Asia Pacific, AustraliaDSM Nutritional Products Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.41 Edison RdWagga Wagga, NSW 2650AustraliaPhone: + 61 2 6922 7015Email: [email protected]
Area Latin AmericaDSM Nutritional Products Latin AmericaAv. Eng. Billings, 1729-Predio 3105321-010 São Paulo – SPBrasilPhone: + 55 11 3760 6300Fax: + 55 11 3760 6492Email: [email protected]
North AmericaDSM Nutritional Products, LLC45 Waterview BoulevardParsippany, NJ 07054-1298United States of AmericaPhone: + 1 973-257-8504Fax: + 1 973-257-8653Email: [email protected]
Contact UsTo find out more about our ingredients for pet nutrition, please contact your nearest DSM Nutritional Products office.
