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ReviewPoultry science2026

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) as a functional feed additive in poultry nutrition: Implications for sustainable poultry production.

M Ahmed, A K Das, O Roy, S Das, K Das, A Taher, M Aktaruzzaman, S Sarkar, J S Koly, R A Dipa and 3 more

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Review in Poultry science, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors.

M AhmedDepartment of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
A K DasDepartment of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
O RoyDepartment of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
S DasDepartment of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
K DasDepartment of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
A TaherDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
M AktaruzzamanDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
S SarkarDepartment of Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
J S KolyFaculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Habiganj Agricultural University, Habiganj 3300, Bangladesh.
R A DipaFaculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Habiganj Agricultural University, Habiganj 3300, Bangladesh.
S AhmedDepartment of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Khulna Agricultural University, Khulna 9000, Bangladesh.
E HaqueDepartment of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
S U MahfuzDepartment of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh. Electronic address: shadmahfuz@sau.ac.bd.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Modern poultry production faces serious threats from oxidative stress and gut inflammation, which undermine bird health, growth, and product quality. The growing demand for natural strategies to tackle these challenges in sustainable poultry production has intensified the search for functional feed supplements derived from plants. Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.), known for its rich content of essential nutrients and bioactive compounds, presents a promising option as a functional feed supplement. This review explores the potential of beetroot in poultry diets by synthesizing evidence from two fronts: Firstly, well-established mechanistic studies, which demonstrate its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, gut-protective, and various health-protective effects, and secondly, promising research on its application in poultry nutrition. Additionally, this review presents a detailed overview of current knowledge regarding beetroot, focusing on its biochemical components, health benefits, and potential applications in poultry nutrition. While mechanistic evidence supports beetroot's use in poultry nutrition, direct research within the field remains limited. However, available research regarding beetroot supplementation suggests beneficial effects on feed efficiency, growth performance, egg quality, lipid metabolism, and immune status at moderate inclusion levels (0.2-2 % of basal diet; 2-30g/kg basal diet; 1-30mL/L drinking water), offering valuable insights and highlighting crucial potential fields for future investigation. Finally, the current review highlights that beetroot holds considerable promise as a multifunctional, sustainable, and consumer-acceptable additive for next-generation poultry feed formulations.

Indexed as

Beta vulgarisChickensPoultryAnimal FeedAnimal Nutritional Physiological PhenomenaAnimalsAntioxidantsDietDietary SupplementsAntioxidantsAnti-inflammatoryAntioxidantBetalainGut healthOxidative stress

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PMID41759467
PMCPMC12962069

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