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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Cao G
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7753974 | biostudies-literature | 2020
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Frontiers in immunology 20201208
Grape seed is rich in vitamin E, flavonoids, and proanthocyanidins and has the potential to be used as an antibiotic substitute in broilers. We investigated the effects of grape seed proanthocyanidin extract (GSPE) on growth performance, immune responses, cecal microflora, and serum metabolism in early stage broilers. Data indicated that GSPE improved broiler growth performance by strengthening antioxidant capacity, enhancing immune responses, and increasing cecal short chain fatty acids. 16S rR ...[more]