Biological Functions of Ferulic Acid and Its Application in Livestock Production

  • LIU Yang ,
  • DAI Qiuzhong ,
  • HUANG Xingguo ,
  • CHEN Lixiang
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  • 1. Hunan Collaborative Innovation Center of Animal Production Safety, Engineering Research Center of Feed Safety and Efficient Use of Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China;
    2. Hunan Institute of Animal and Veterinary Science, Changsha 410131, China

Received date: 2020-05-13

  Online published: 2020-12-07

Abstract

Ferulic acid is a phenolic acid that widely exists in various plants, it has multiple functions, such as anti-bacteria, anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, anti-obesity, reducing cholesterol, anti-hyperplasia, anti-tumor and regulating blood circulation. This review summarizes the physical and chemical characteristics as well as the biological functions of ferulic acid, and concludes the application of ferulic acid in livestock production. The aim of this article is to provide reference for developing ferulic acid as new additive in livestock feed.

Cite this article

LIU Yang , DAI Qiuzhong , HUANG Xingguo , CHEN Lixiang . Biological Functions of Ferulic Acid and Its Application in Livestock Production[J]. Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition, 2020 , 32(12) : 5524 -5531 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-267x.2020.12.005

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