Effects of curcumin supplementation in low-weight piglets
Dear colleagues,
This week we are going to talk about low-weight piglets, which are often found in hyperprolific and/or older sows.
Piglets with low birth weight due to intrauterine growth retardation not only have a more immature immune system and less developed intestinal mucosa than other piglets, but also have a more immature antioxidant system, including underdevelopment of key organs such as the liver.
In this article, we will look at how supplying curcumin in the diet could boost the antioxidant system in animals, increasing feed consumption and performance.
If we boost the antioxidant system, one thing is certain: we will reduce pressure on the immune system and reduce intestinal inflammation, one of the tissues that seems most sensitive to the positive effects of turmeric extracts.
In terms of its mode of action, it appears that, in addition to acting directly as an antioxidant, saving vitamin E, curcumin increases the number of antioxidant molecules such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and inhibits ROS-generating enzymes such as lipoxygenase/cyclooxygenase.
As a side effect, not tested in this trial, it is necessary to remember the good antimicrobial properties of curcuminoids, which could alleviate the pressure of intestinal pathogens.
To conclude, we would just like to remind you that curcumin is very sensitive and needs protection until it reaches the duodenum, where it is then rapidly absorbed.
At our company, we have created NBG EnteroShield, a product with a curcumin core that ensures protection and optimal absorption thanks to HHH technology, which also includes the NBG Protect encapsulation process.
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