Dietary Lauric Acid and Its Derivatives in Aquaculture Nutrition: Sources, Mechanisms of Action, and Physiological Effects
Lauric acid (LA), a medium-chain fatty acid abundant in coconut oil and Hermetia illucens larvae, has been reported to promote growth performance and exhibit antimicrobial and immunostimulatory properties. This review examines current studies on its effects on growth performance, intestinal health, microbiota modulatio...