20/08/2025
๐ญ SUGAR and Dog Immunity:
Why We Keep It Out of SDN Dog Food
Alam natin na too much sugar is bad for peopleโnagiging sanhi ng obesity, diabetes, at weakened immunity. Pero alam mo ba na ganito rin ang epekto sa mga a*o? ๐ถ
๐ฌ Ano ang sinasabi ng mga pag-aaral?
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Humans:
Research shows na after uminom ng sugary drinks (around 100g sugar), bumababa ang activity ng neutrophils (white blood cells that fight infection) for up to 5 hours (Sanchez et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1973).
Recent studies also found that high free sugar intake lowers iNKT cells, an important immune cell for fighting infection and regulating inflammation (Front Immunol, 2024).
Sa mice, high sugar disrupted the gut microbiome, causing a drop in protective Th17 immune cells, leading to inflammation and metabolic problems (Cell, 2022).
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Application to Dogs:
70% of a dogโs immune system is in the gut microbiome.
Sugary fillers (corn syrup, molasses, caramel, even high-glycemic carbs like corn & wheat) can trigger:
Gut imbalance โ loose stool, itchy skin
Inflammation โ weak immunity
Obesity โ joint problems, diabetes risk
๐ซ Why SDN Dog Food Avoids Sugar & Corn
Many commercial kibbles use corn and sweeteners para gawing mas mura ang produkto at mas โpalatable.โ Ang problema: cheap fillers = poor nutrition, possible immune suppression.
SDN42 is different.
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No corn, no sugar, no cheap fillers
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High in meat-based proteins (USA & Australia sourced)
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With essential nutrients + functional ingredients to keep gut and immune system strong
๐ Bottom Line
Sugar may be sweet, pero para sa dogs, it can weaken their immune system. Kaya kung gusto mong mas malakas ang resistensya, mas magandang balanse ng tiyan, at mas healthy na alagaโchoose corn-free, sugar-free, meat-first nutrition.
๐ช Strong Dogs, Naturally.
๐ Thatโs the SDN42 promise.
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๐ References:
Sanchez A, Reeser JL, Lau HS, et al. Role of sugars in human neutrophilic phagocytosis. Am J Clin Nutr. 1973.
Aljahdali A, et al. Free sugar intake and invariant natural killer T cells: evidence in Saudi women. Front Immunol. 2024.
Zhao L, et al. Diet high in sugar disrupts gut microbiome and Th17 cells. Cell. 2022.
NIH Research Matters. โHigh sugar intake worsens autoimmune disease in mice.โ 2022.
Doc Abel Manalo
Manalo K9
IAGD