Comparison of the effect of quercetin and daidzein on production performance, anti-oxidation, hormones, and cecal microflora in laying hens during the late laying period
Jiayan Liu, Yuxin Fu, Shuaishuai Zhou, Pengyu Zhao, Jian Zhao, Qinglin Yang, Hao Wu, Manyi Ding, Yao Li
Abstract
in serum (P < 0.05). Daidzein increased the relative abundance of Rikenellaceae RC9 gut group at genus level in cecum (P < 0.05). Quercetin increased economic efficiency by 137.59% and 8.77%, respectively, compared with daidzein and control. In conclusion, quercetin improved production performance through enhancing antioxidant state, hormone levels, and regulating cecal microflora in laying hens during the late laying period. Quercetin was more effective than daidzein in improving economic efficiency.
Topics & Concepts
DaidzeinEndocrinologyInternal medicineGlutathione peroxidaseCecumHormoneQuercetinMalondialdehydeSuperoxide dismutaseFollicle-stimulating hormoneBroilerBiologyChemistryAntioxidantLuteinizing hormoneGenisteinAnimal scienceBiochemistryOxidative stressMedicinePhytoestrogen effects and researchAnimal Nutrition and PhysiologyAntioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress