Impact of Citrus Pulp or Inulin on Intestinal Microbiota and Metabolites, Barrier, and Immune Function of Weaned Piglets

Impact of Citrus Pulp or Inulin on Intestinal Microbiota and Metabolites, Barrier, and Immune Function of Weaned Piglets

We investigated the use of citrus pulp (CP) as a novel prebiotic capable of exerting microbiota and immunomodulating capacities to alleviate weaning stress. Inulin (IN), a well-known prebiotic, was used for comparison. Hundred and 28 male weaned piglets of 21 days old were assigned to 32 pens of 4 p...

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Main Authors: Julie Uerlings, Ester Arévalo Sureda, Martine Schroyen, Kikianne Kroeske, Sofie Tanghe, Maartje De Vos, Geert Bruggeman, José Wavreille, Jérôme Bindelle, Giorgia Purcaro, Nadia Everaert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
citrus pulp
inulin
intestinal health
inflammation
barrier function
gut morphology
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.650211/full

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