Spirulina (Arthrospira): potential application as an animal feed supplement |
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| Authors: | Amha Belay Toshimitsu Kato Yoshimichi Ota |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Earthrise Farms, P.O. Box 270, Calipatria, CA 92233, USA;(2) Biochemical Division, Dainippon Ink & Chemicals Inc., 7-20 Nihonbashi 3-Chome, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo 103, Japan |
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| Abstract: | ![]()
Spirulina has been used as human food supplement for over 20 years, but its use as an animal feed supplement is relatively recent. This paper reviews earlier studies on its more established effects on growth, survival and tissue quality in a whole range of animals and more recent studies on its immunomodulatory, anti-viral and anti-cancer effects. The basis for potential application as an animal feed supplement is discussed. |
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| Keywords: | animal feed Arthrospira growth and survival immunomodulation macrophage activation Spirulina |
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