Understanding the Ingredients in a Premium Canine Digestive Supplement

When it comes to what you give your dog every day, you deserve to know exactly what is in the bowl and why. Many supplements hide their amounts behind a "proprietary blend," which leaves owners guessing. We take the opposite approach and list every ingredient and dose openly.

Here is an ingredient-by-ingredient look at what goes into a premium canine digestive supplement, and the role each one plays in supporting your dog's gut health.

The amino acids that fuel the gut lining

L-Glutamine (1000 mg)

L-Glutamine is an amino acid and a primary fuel source for the cells that line the small intestine. Those cells turn over quickly and have high energy needs, so giving them their preferred fuel helps support a strong, healthy intestinal lining. It is the cornerstone of a digestive formula focused on gut integrity.

N-Acetyl Glucosamine (400 mg)

N-Acetyl Glucosamine, or NAG, is a building block of the protective mucosal layer that lines the digestive tract. Including it helps support that natural barrier, which is part of normal, comfortable digestion. Note that NAG is derived from shellfish, so this is the source of the formula's shellfish allergen.

The soothing botanicals

Marshmallow Root (300 mg)

Marshmallow root has a long history of traditional use for digestive comfort. It is rich in mucilage, a gel-like fiber that coats and soothes the lining of the digestive tract. It is a gentle, plant-based way to support a calm, comfortable gut.

Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice, DGL (200 mg)

DGL is licorice root with a compound called glycyrrhizin removed, which makes it a safer choice for regular use. It is traditionally used to support the stomach and the gut lining, complementing the soothing role of marshmallow root.

The prebiotic fiber

Fibalance PHGG (400 mg)

Fibalance is partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG), a gentle, fully fermentable prebiotic fiber. It feeds the beneficial bacteria in your dog's gut and supports normal, well-formed stool, all without the harshness that some fibers can cause. Prebiotic fiber is what makes the probiotics in the formula more effective, since it gives them a food source.

The probiotics

Saccharomyces boulardii (2 billion CFU)

This is a beneficial yeast rather than a bacterium. That distinction is useful, because it is naturally resistant to stomach acid, so more of it can reach the intestines intact to support a balanced gut. It is one of the most widely used probiotics for digestive support.

Bacillus coagulans (2 billion CFU)

This spore-forming probiotic is protected by a natural shell, which makes it exceptionally shelf-stable and able to survive the trip through the stomach. Once in the gut, it supports a healthy balance of flora.

Why a powder, and what the inactive ingredients do

02 Digestive is a powder for good reasons. It mixes straight into your dog's food, which makes dosing easy and works well for picky eaters and dogs who turn their noses up at chews. It also avoids the added sugars and binders that many chewable formats rely on.

A small amount of inactive ingredients (maltodextrin, organic Nu-FLOW, and sunflower lecithin) help the powder mix smoothly and stay consistent serving to serving.

A note on allergens

Because N-Acetyl Glucosamine is sourced from shellfish (crab and shrimp), this formula contains a shellfish allergen. If your dog has a known shellfish sensitivity, talk with your veterinarian before starting.

Transparency by design

Every ingredient above is listed with its exact amount on the label, no proprietary blends, no guesswork. EmpiriVita 02 Digestive was built so you can see precisely what your dog is getting and understand why each ingredient is there. That is the standard we hold ourselves to on every product.

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