Effects of Diet and Phytogenic Inclusion on the Antioxidant Capacity of the Broiler Chicken Gut.

ABSTRACT: The reduction in energy and protein dietary levels, whilst preserving the gut health of broilers, is warranted in modern poultry production. Phytogenic feed additives (PFAs) are purported to enhance performance and antioxidant capacity in broilers. However, few studies have assessed PFA effects on a molecular level related to antioxidant response. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of administering two dietary types differing in energy and protein levels (L: 95% and H: 100% of hybrid optimal recommendations) supplemented with or without PFA (-, +) on gene expressions relevant for antioxidant response along the broiler gut. Interactions of diet type with PFA (i.e., treatments L-, L+, H-, H+) were determined for critical antioxidant and cyto-protective genes (i.e., nuclear

SUBMITTER: Griela E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8001425 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature