Superiority of Microencapsulated Essential Oils Compared With Common Essential Oils and Antibiotics: Effects on the Intestinal Health and Gut Microbiota of Weaning Piglet

Essential oils (EOs) have long been considered an alternative to antibiotics in the breeding industry. However, they are unstable and often present unpleasant odors, which hampers their application. Microencapsulation can protect the active gradients from oxidation and allow them to diffuse slowly i...

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Main Authors: Kaibin Mo, Jing Li, Fenfen Liu, Ying Xu, Xianhui Huang, Hengjia Ni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.808106/full