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Aug 2026
Wood-derived lignans magnolol and honokiol improve nutrient utilization in broilers and regulate inflammation and epithelial repair in vitro.
Plant-derived lignans are increasingly investigated as components of feed supplements in poultry production due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and intestinal barrier-supporting properties. However, direct evidence linking lignan supplementation to improved nutrient digestibility remains limited, and the indivi...
Mara Heckmann, Verena Stadlbauer, B. Schwarzinger et al.
· Poultry Science · 0 citations