Effect of Red-Beetroot-Supplemented Diet on Gut Microbiota Composition and Metabolite Profile of Weaned Pigs—A Pilot Study

Effect of Red-Beetroot-Supplemented Diet on Gut Microbiota Composition and Metabolite Profile of Weaned Pigs—A Pilot Study

Red beetroot is a well-recognized and established source of bioactive compounds (e.g., betalains and polyphenols) with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It is proposed as a potential alternative to zinc oxide with a focus on gut microbiota modulation and metabolite production. In this...

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Main Authors: Opeyemi O. Adekolurejo, Katie McDermott, Henry M. R. Greathead, Helen M. Miller, Alan R. Mackie, Christine Boesch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
weaned pig
gut microbiota
red beetroot
short chain fatty acids
bile acids
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/13/2196

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