<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> The popularity of plant-based feed additives in livestock production has increased significantly in the last decade. Polyphenols are secondary plant metabolites which contain bioactive components and deliver positive effects for humans and animals. They are renowned for their anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and anti-mutagenic effects. Polyphenols have antioxidant properties, and they minimize the negative consequences of oxidative stress. Their antioxidant capacity is comparable to that of the major biological antioxidants: vitamins E and C. Despite those advantages, polyphenols are characterized by low bioavailability, and further research is needed to harness their full potential in livestock farming. This article presents a review of findings from recent studies investigating the efficacy of polyphenols in monogastric nutrition, with special emphasis on their antioxidant properties.</p></abstract>

The popularity of plant-based feed additives in livestock production has increased significantly in the last decade. Polyphenols are secondary plant metabolites which contain bioactive components and deliver positive effects for humans and animals. They are renowned for their anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and anti-mutagenic effects. Polyphenols have antioxidant properties, and they minimize the negative consequences of oxidative stress. Their antioxidant capacity is comparable to that of the major biological antioxidants: vitamins E and C. Despite those advantages, polyphenols are characterized by low bioavailability, and further research is needed to harness their full potential in livestock farming. This article presents a review of findings from recent studies investigating the efficacy of polyphenols in monogastric nutrition, with special emphasis on their antioxidant properties.

Polyphenols in Monogastric Nutrition – A Review

Annals of Animal Science

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The popularity of plant-based feed additives in livestock production has increased significantly in the last decade. Polyphenols are secondary plant...

Polyphenols in Monogastric Nutrition – A Review

Article Category: Review

Published Online: Feb 08, 2017

Page range: 41 - 58

Received: Nov 20, 2015

Accepted: Jun 13, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/aoas-2016-0042

Keywords
polyphenols, immunomodulatory effect, growth performance, gut health, antioxidant activity

© by Krzysztof Lipiński

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Polyphenols in Monogastric Nutrition – A Review

Article Category: Review

Published Online: Feb 08, 2017

Page range: 41 - 58

Received: Nov 20, 2015

Accepted: Jun 13, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/aoas-2016-0042

Keywordspolyphenols, immunomodulatory effect, growth performance, gut health, antioxidant activity

© by Krzysztof Lipiński

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
polyphenols, immunomodulatory effect, growth performance, gut health, antioxidant activity