Sources, dynamics in vivo, and application of astaxanthin and lutein in laying hens: A review

Astaxanthin (Ax) and lutein are important fat-soluble pigments and essential nutrients for human and animal health. Haematococcus pluvialis microalga and Phaffia rhodozyma yeast are ideal species for commercial Ax production. Marigold flowers are a main source of commercial lutein. Dynamics of dieta...

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Main Authors: Hanyi Shi, Xuejuan Deng, Xiaoyu Ji, Ning Liu, Huiyi Cai
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Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2023-06-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405654523000276
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author Hanyi Shi
Xuejuan Deng
Xiaoyu Ji
Ning Liu
Huiyi Cai
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Ning Liu
Huiyi Cai
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description Astaxanthin (Ax) and lutein are important fat-soluble pigments and essential nutrients for human and animal health. Haematococcus pluvialis microalga and Phaffia rhodozyma yeast are ideal species for commercial Ax production. Marigold flowers are a main source of commercial lutein. Dynamics of dietary Ax and lutein in the gastrointestinal tract are similar to lipids, but their activities are tremendously challenged by many physiological and dietary factors; few data are available about these in poultry. Dietary Ax and lutein have insignificant effects on egg production and egg physical properties, but have pronounced effects on yolk color, nutrition, and functionality. The two pigments can also enhance antioxidative capacity and immune function of laying hens. A few studies have shown that Ax and lutein can improve fertilization and hatchability of laying hens. Considering the pigmentation and health benefits of Ax and lutein from hen feed to human food, the commercial availability, chicken yolk improvement, and immune function of Ax and lutein are the focuses of this review. The potential roles of carotenoids in the cytokine storm and gut microbiota are also briefly presented. The bioavailability, metabolism, and deposition of Ax and lutein in laying hens are suggested for future research.
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spelling doaj.art-4f7a4b67af8c4d138d2ac43dc22f87702023-06-14T04:33:44ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Animal Nutrition2405-65452023-06-0113324333Sources, dynamics in vivo, and application of astaxanthin and lutein in laying hens: A reviewHanyi Shi0Xuejuan Deng1Xiaoyu Ji2Ning Liu3Huiyi Cai4Department of Animal Science, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, China; Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, 30602, GA, USANational Engineering Research Center of Biological Feed, Beijing, 100081, ChinaDepartment of Animal Science, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, ChinaDepartment of Animal Science, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, China; National Engineering Research Center of Biological Feed, Beijing, 100081, China; Corresponding authors.National Engineering Research Center of Biological Feed, Beijing, 100081, China; Corresponding authors.Astaxanthin (Ax) and lutein are important fat-soluble pigments and essential nutrients for human and animal health. Haematococcus pluvialis microalga and Phaffia rhodozyma yeast are ideal species for commercial Ax production. Marigold flowers are a main source of commercial lutein. Dynamics of dietary Ax and lutein in the gastrointestinal tract are similar to lipids, but their activities are tremendously challenged by many physiological and dietary factors; few data are available about these in poultry. Dietary Ax and lutein have insignificant effects on egg production and egg physical properties, but have pronounced effects on yolk color, nutrition, and functionality. The two pigments can also enhance antioxidative capacity and immune function of laying hens. A few studies have shown that Ax and lutein can improve fertilization and hatchability of laying hens. Considering the pigmentation and health benefits of Ax and lutein from hen feed to human food, the commercial availability, chicken yolk improvement, and immune function of Ax and lutein are the focuses of this review. The potential roles of carotenoids in the cytokine storm and gut microbiota are also briefly presented. The bioavailability, metabolism, and deposition of Ax and lutein in laying hens are suggested for future research.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405654523000276ApplicationAstaxanthinEgg yolkFood chainLaying henLutein
spellingShingle Hanyi Shi
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Sources, dynamics in vivo, and application of astaxanthin and lutein in laying hens: A review
Animal Nutrition
Application
Astaxanthin
Egg yolk
Food chain
Laying hen
Lutein
title Sources, dynamics in vivo, and application of astaxanthin and lutein in laying hens: A review
title_full Sources, dynamics in vivo, and application of astaxanthin and lutein in laying hens: A review
title_fullStr Sources, dynamics in vivo, and application of astaxanthin and lutein in laying hens: A review
title_full_unstemmed Sources, dynamics in vivo, and application of astaxanthin and lutein in laying hens: A review
title_short Sources, dynamics in vivo, and application of astaxanthin and lutein in laying hens: A review
title_sort sources dynamics in vivo and application of astaxanthin and lutein in laying hens a review
topic Application
Astaxanthin
Egg yolk
Food chain
Laying hen
Lutein
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