Effects of Lysophospholipid on Shrimp Growth and Health
Author Information
Author(s): An-Qi Chen, Bao-Yang Chen, Jian Zhong, Zhi-Hong Liao, Xuan-Shu He, Si-Han Lin, Chuan-Ji Fang, Ning Li, Wei Zhao, Jin Niu
Primary Institution: Sun Yat-Sen University
Hypothesis
Does lysophospholipid supplementation in low-fishmeal diets improve the growth performance, hepatopancreas health, and intestinal microbiome of Litopenaeus vannamei?
Conclusion
Lysophospholipid supplementation in low-fishmeal diets improves weight gain, antioxidant capacity, digestive capacity, and intestinal flora balance in Litopenaeus vannamei.
Supporting Evidence
- Lysophospholipid improved weight gain and digestive enzyme activity in shrimp.
- Antioxidant capacity was enhanced with lysophospholipid supplementation.
- Intestinal microbiome balance was restored with lysophospholipid in low-fishmeal diets.
- Histological analysis showed less damage to hepatopancreas with lysophospholipid.
- Supplementation led to better lipid metabolism in the hepatopancreas.
Takeaway
Adding lysophospholipid to shrimp food helps them grow better and stay healthy, even when there's less fishmeal in their diet.
Methodology
A 56-day culture experiment with three different diets was conducted to assess growth performance and health indicators in shrimp.
Participant Demographics
360 healthy Litopenaeus vannamei with an initial weight of 0.93 ± 0.01 g.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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