Probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG improves insulin sensitivity and offspring survival via modulation of gut microbiota and serum metabolite in a sow model

Abstract Background Sows commonly experience insulin resistance in late gestation and lactation, causing lower feed intake and milk production, which can lead to higher mortality rates in newborn piglets. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) is known to improve insulin resistance. However,...

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Main Authors: Tianle Gao, Ran Li, Liang Hu, Quanfang Hu, Hongmei Wen, Rui Zhou, Peiqiang Yuan, Xiaoling Zhang, Lingjie Huang, Yong Zhuo, Shengyu Xu, Yan Lin, Bin Feng, Lianqiang Che, De Wu, Zhengfeng Fang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-07-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-024-01046-z