Mulberry Branch Extracts Boost Antioxidant Levels in Chicken Meat
Author Information
Author(s): Shi Xiang, Qian Wei, Wei Xinlan, Qin Xiaoqing, Han Jinyan, Su Chao, Bao Lijun, Lohakare Jayant, Tellez-Isaias Guillermo, Abdel-wareth Ahmed, Scanes Colin G
Primary Institution: The Sericultural and Silk Research Institute, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
Hypothesis
Do mulberry branch extracts enhance the antioxidant capacity of broiler breast muscle?
Conclusion
The study found that mulberry branch extracts significantly increased antioxidant enzyme activity and reduced lipid peroxidation in broiler breast muscle.
Supporting Evidence
- Mulberry branch extracts increased antioxidant enzyme activity in a dose-dependent manner.
- Levels of lipid peroxidation products decreased with the addition of mulberry branch extracts.
- Metabolomic analysis showed changes in amino acid profiles associated with antioxidant properties.
Takeaway
Adding mulberry branch extracts to chicken feed helps make the meat healthier by boosting its ability to fight off bad stuff that can spoil it.
Methodology
The study involved feeding 280 yellow-feather broilers different amounts of mulberry branch extracts and measuring various antioxidant levels and gene expressions in their breast muscle.
Participant Demographics
280 male medium-rate yellow-feather broilers, aged 42 days.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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