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ReviewFood science of animal resources2025

Microalgae: An Exciting Alternative Protein Source and Nutraceutical for the Poultry Sector.

LiXue Zhang, YuNan Jiang, Jameel Ahmed Buzdar, Shabbir Ahmed, XinYu Sun, FengHui Li, LiNa Ma, Pei Feng Wu, ChangXing Li

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Review in Food science of animal resources, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  8. Harnessing microalgae for bioproducts: innovations in synthetic biology.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

LiXue ZhangSchool of Medicine, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3144-0864
YuNan JiangDepartment of Human Anatomy, Medical College of Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7999-0029
Jameel Ahmed BuzdarFaculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal 3800, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7141-4555
Shabbir AhmedFaculty of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Tandojam 70050, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3240-7479
XinYu SunDepartment of Human Anatomy, Medical College of Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6677-5050
FengHui LiDepartment of Human Anatomy, Medical College of Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4253-4093
LiNa MaDepartment of Human Anatomy, Medical College of Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3241-6974
Pei Feng WuDepartment of Human Anatomy, Medical College of Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9604-3672
ChangXing LiDepartment of Human Anatomy, Medical College of Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5062-4826

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Microalgae have garnered a considerable attention as a sustainable substitute as customary feed ingredients for poultry, predominantly due to their extraordinary nutritive profile and purposeful properties. These minuscule organisms are protein rich, retain an ample quantity of essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, thus are capable of improving nutritive value of poultry diets. Microalgae comparatively delivers an outstanding source of protein containing substantial amount of innumerable bioactive complexes, omega-3 fatty acids in addition to the essential amino acids (methionine and lysine), crucial for optimal growth and development. Besides nutritional significance, microalgae have considerable immunomodulatory and antioxidant properties that help to reduce oxidative stress and enhance immune status, thereby improving the overall health and performance. Additionally, microalgae proved to induce antimicrobial and intestinal health benefits via upregulated gut eubiosis, promoting the colonization and growth of probiotic bacteria and offering protection against infections. These nutraceutical benefits are particularly important for sustainable poultry production and reducing the dependence on antibiotic growth promoters to produce antibiotic free food. This review aims to highlights multifaceted advantages of microalgae as a functional feed additive for poultry diet to support sustainable and efficient poultry production.

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alternative protein sourcehealth benefitsmicroalgaenutraceutical potentialpoultry

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