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What Biologically Appropriate Nutrition Means

Biologically appropriate nutrition is not a trend or a brand category.

It is a way of evaluating food based on biology rather than marketing.

At its core, it asks:

What is this animal biologically designed to digest, absorb, and use for long-term health?

Biology Comes Before Ingredients

Ingredients do not exist in isolation.

Their biological impact depends on:

  • Species

  • Digestive anatomy

  • Processing method

  • Nutrient interactions

This is why a biologically appropriate approach starts with:

  • Physiology

  • Metabolism

  • Evolutionary context

Not with ingredient lists.

Regulation vs Biological Optimisation

Most pet foods are formulated to meet regulatory standards such as “complete and balanced”.

These standards:

  • Prevent nutrient deficiency

  • Ensure short-term survival

  • Do not guarantee long-term optimisation

Biologically appropriate nutrition goes further by considering:

  • Digestive load

  • Inflammatory burden

  • Nutrient bioavailability over time

What This Approach Is — and Is Not

Biologically appropriate nutrition is:

  • Evidence-based

  • Species-specific

  • Grounded in physiology

It is not:

  • Raw-only

  • Anti-commercial

  • Anti-science

It is a way to think clearly about food.

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