Effects of inulin on growth performance and intestinal health of broilers by modulating intestinal microbiota and metabolome.

ABSTRACT: Inulin, a natural dietary fiber, confers multiple physiological benefits. However, the effects of inulin on the liver and intestinal health of broilers remain unclear. The study investigated the effects and mechanisms of inulin supplementation on hepatic and intestinal health of broilers. A total of 192 male broilers (821.15 ± 14.99 g) at 21 d of age were randomly allocated to four treatment groups, comprising eight replicates per group with six broilers each. The dietary treatments included: a control group (CON) receiving a basal diet and three treatment groups fed the basal diet supplemented with 0.5, 1.0, or 2.0 g/kg inulin (designated as INU-0.5, INU-1.0, and INU-2.0, respectively). Results indicated that dietary inulin supplementation elicited a quadratic response in final body weigh

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12664056 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature