237
Views
0
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Review Article

“Functional feed for broiler chickens: exploring Spirulina platensis as a nutritional supplement”

ORCID Icon, , &

References

  • Abd El-Hady, A. M., O. A. Elghalid, A. S. Elnaggar, and E. Abd El-Khalek. 2022. “Growth Performance and Physiological Status Evaluation of Spirulina platensis Algae Supplementation in Broiler Chicken Diet.” Livestock Science 263:105009. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2022.105009.
  • Abdel-Moneim, A.-M., A. M. Shehata, N. G. Mohamed, A. M. Elbaz, and N. S. Ibrahim. 2021. “Synergistic Effect of Spirulina platensis and Selenium Nanoparticles on Growth Performance, Serum Metabolites, Immune Responses, and Antioxidant Capacity of Heat-Stressed Broiler Chickens”. Biological Trace Element Research 200 (2): 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-021-02662-w
  • Abotaleb, M. M., A. Mourad, M. S. Abousenna, A. M. Helal, S. A. Nassif, and M. M. Elsafty. 2020. “The Effect of Spirulina Algae on the Immune Response of SPF Chickens to Commercial Inactivated Newcastle Vaccine in Poultry.” VacciMonitor 29 (2): 51–57.
  • Adel, M., S. Yeganeh, M. Dadar, M. Sakai, and M. A. Dawood 2016. “Effects of Dietary Spirulina platensis on Growth Performance, Humoral and Mucosal Immune Responses and Disease Resistance in Juvenile Great Sturgeon (Huso huso Linnaeus, 1754).” Fish & Shellfish Immunology 56:436–444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2016.08.003
  • Aladaileh, S. H., A. F. Khafaga, A. El-Hack ME, N. A. Al-Gabri, M. H. Abukhalil, M. A. Alfwuaires, M. Bin-Jumah, S. Alkahtani, M. M. Abdel-Daim, and L. Aleya. 2020. “Spirulina platensis Ameliorates the Sub Chronic Toxicities of Lead in Rabbits via Anti-Oxidative, Anti-Inflammatory, and Immune Stimulatory Properties.” Science of the Total Environment 701:134879. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.134879
  • Alaqil, A. A., and A. O. Abbas. 2023. “The Effects of Dietary Spirulina Platensisis on Physiological Responses of Broiler Chickens Exposed to Endotoxin Stress.” Animals 13 (3): 363. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13030363.
  • Al-Batshan, H. A., S. I. Al-Mufarrej, A. A. Al-Homaidan, and M. Qureshi. 2001. “Enhancement of Chicken Macrophage Phagocytic Function and Nitrite Production by Dietary Spirulina platensis.” Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology 23 (2): 281–289. https://doi.org/10.1081/iph-100103866
  • Alvarenga, R. R., P. B. Rodrigues, V. D. S. Cantarelli, M. G. Zangeronimo, J. W. Silva Júnior, L. R. D. Silva, L. M. D. Santos, and L. J. Pereira 2011. ”Energy Values and Chemical Composition of Spirulina (Spirulina platensis) Evaluated with Broilers.” Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia 40 (5): 992–996. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1516-35982011000500008
  • Amer, N. S. 2018. “Productive Performance and Immune Response in Growing Japanese Quail Supplemented with Spirulina Algae Extract (Arthrospira platensis) in Drinking Water.” Egyptian Poultry Science Journal 38 (2): 409–426.
  • Becker, E. W. 2007. “Micro-Algae as a Source of Protein.” Biotechnology Advances 25 (2): 207–210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biotechadv.2006.11.002.
  • Beheshtipour, H., A. M. Mortazavian, R. Mohammadi, S. Sohrabvandi, and K. Khosravi‐Darani. 2013. “Supplementation of Spirulina platensis and Chlorella vulgaris Algae into Probiotic Fermented Milks.” Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety 12 (2): 144–154. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12004.
  • Cabrol, M. B., M. Glisic, A. Almeida, A. Raymundo, and M. Lordelo, eds. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 2021.
  • Calder, P. C. 2013. “Omega‐3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Inflammatory Processes: Nutrition or Pharmacology?” British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 75 (3): 645–662. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2125.2012.04374.x.
  • Dawczynski, C., R. Schubert, and G. Jahreis. 2007. “Amino Acids, Fatty Acids, and Dietary Fibre in Edible Seaweed Products.” Food Chemistry 103 (3): 891–899. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2006.09.041.
  • De Jesus Raposo, M. F., A. M. M. B. De Morais, and R. M. S. C. De Morais. 2016. “Emergent Sources of Prebiotics: Seaweeds and Microalgae.” Marine Drugs 14 (2): 27. https://doi.org/10.3390/md14020027
  • Elbaz, A. M., A. M. Ahmed, A. Abdel-Maqsoud, A. M. Badran, and A. M. E. Abdel-Moneim 2022. “Potential Ameliorative Role of Spirulina platensis in Powdered or Extract Forms Against Cyclic Heat Stress in Broiler Chickens.” Environmental Science and Pollution Research 29(30): 45578–45588. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-19115-z
  • Estévez, M. 2015. “Oxidative Damage to Poultry: From Farm to Fork.” Poultry Science 94 (6): 1368–1378. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pev094.
  • Estrada, J. P., P. B. Bescós, and A. V. Del Fresno 2001. “Antioxidant Activity of Different Fractions of Spirulina platensis Protean Extract.” Il Farmaco 56 (5–7): 497–500. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0014-827X(01)01084-9
  • Evans, A., D. Smith, and J. Moritz 2015. “Effects of Algae Incorporation into Broiler Starter Diet Formulations on Nutrient Digestibility and 3 to 21 D Bird Performance.” Journal of Applied Poultry Research 24 (2): 206–214.
  • Fadl, S. E., Z. I. Elbialy, W. Abdo, A. H. Saad, M. Aboubakr, A. Abdeen, M. M. Elkamshishi, A. S. Salah, A. El-Mleeh, and R. Almeer. 2022. “Ameliorative Effect of Spirulina and Saccharomyces cerevisiae Against Fipronil Toxicity in Oreochromis Niloticus.” Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 242:113899. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113899.
  • Ferket, P., E. Van Heugten, T. Van Kempen, and R. Angel. 2002. “Nutritional Strategies to Reduce Environmental Emissions from Nonruminants.” Journal of Animal Science 80 (E–suppl_2): E168–E182. https://doi.org/10.2527/animalsci2002.80E-Suppl_2E168x.
  • Furbeyre, H., J. van Milgen, T. Mener, M. Gloaguen, and E. Labussière. 2017. “Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Freshwater Microalgae on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Gut Health in Weaned Piglets.” Animals 11 (2): 183–192. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1751731116001543.
  • Gombart, A. F., A. Pierre, and S. Maggini 2020. “A Review of Micronutrients and the Immune System–Working in Harmony to Reduce the Risk of Infection.” Nutrients 12 (1): 236. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12010236.
  • Hajati, H., and M. Zaghari 2019. “Effects of Spirulina platensis on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Egg Traits and Immunity Response of Japanese Quails.” Iranian Journal of Applied Animal Science 9 (2): 347–357.
  • Haque, M. H., S. Sarker, M. S. Islam, M. A. Islam, M. R. Karim, M. E. H. Kayesh, M. J. Shiddiky, and M. S. Anwer 2020. “Sustainable Antibiotic-Free Broiler Meat Production: Current Trends, Challenges, and Possibilities in a Developing Country Perspective.” Biology 9 (11): 411. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology9110411.
  • Hassan, R. I., M. S. Refaie, R. D. El-Shoukary, I. F. Rehan, F. Zigo, V. Karaffová, and H. Y. Amer 2022. “Effect of Dietary Microalgae (Spirulina platensis) on Growth Performance, Ingestive Behavior, Hemato-Biochemical Parameters, and Economic Efficiency of Fayoumi Broilers.” Life 12 (11): 1892. https://doi.org/10.3390/life12111892.
  • Herath, H. M. U. L., B. C. Jayawardana, P. D. S. M. Fernando, and P. Weththasinghe 2023. “A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Dietary Spirulina on Growth Performance of Broiler Chicken.” World’s Poultry Science Journal, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/00439339.2023.2210325.
  • Holdt, S. L., and S. Kraan. 2011. “Bioactive Compounds in Seaweed: Functional Food Applications and Legislation.” Journal of Applied Phycology 23 (3): 543–597. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-010-9632-5.
  • Holman, B., and A. Malau‐Aduli. 2013. “Spirulina as a Livestock Supplement and Animal Feed.” Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition 97 (4): 615–623. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01328.x.
  • Jamil, A. R., M. R. Akanda, M. M. Rahman, M. A. Hossain, and M. S. Islam 2015. “Prebiotic Competence of Spirulina on the Production Performance of Broiler Chickens.” Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research 2 (3): 304–309. https://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2015.b94
  • Kikuchi, Y., T. Hosokawa, N. Nikoh, X.-Y. Meng, Y. Kamagata, T. Fukatsu, and W. Zhu 2009. “Host-Symbiont Co-Speciation and Reductive Genome Evolution in Gut Symbiotic Bacteria of Acanthosomatid Stinkbugs.” BMC Biology 7:1–22. https://doi.org/10.1186/1741-7007-7-1.
  • Kovač, D. J., J. B. Simeunović, O. B. Babić, A. Č. Mišan, and I. L. Milovanović 2013. “Algae in Food and Feed.” Food and Feed Research 40 (1): 21-32-21–32.
  • Kröger, M., M. Klemm, and M. Nelles. 2018. “Hydrothermal Disintegration and Extraction of Different Microalgae Species.” Energies 11 (2): 450. https://doi.org/10.3390/en11020450.
  • Kumar, R., V. Sharma, S. Das, V. Patial, and V. Srivatsan. 2023. “Arthrospira Platensis (Spirulina) Fortified Functional Foods Ameliorate Iron and Protein Malnutrition by Improving Growth and Modulating Oxidative Stress and Gut Microbiota in Rats.” Food & Function 14 (2): 1160–1178. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2FO02226E.
  • Lee, S., T.-M. La, H.-J. Lee, I.-S. Choi, C.-S. Song, S.-Y. Park, J.-B. Lee, and S.-W. Lee. 2019. “Characterization of Microbial Communities in the Chicken Oviduct and the Origin of Chicken Embryo Gut Microbiota.” Scientific Reports 9 (1): 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-43280-w.
  • Moustafa, E. S., W. F. Alsanie, A. Gaber, N. N. Kamel, A. A. Alaqil, and A. O. Abbas. 2021. “Blue-Green Algae (Spirulina platensis) Alleviates the Negative Impact of Heat Stress on Broiler Production Performance and Redox Status.” Animals 11 (5): 1243. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11051243.
  • Nahed, A., S. Jiang, M. R. Farag, M. Azzam, A. A. Al-Abdullatif, R. Alhotan, K. Dhama, H. F-U, and M. Alagawany 2023. “Potential of Spirulina platensis as a Feed Supplement for Poultry to Enhance Growth Performance and Immune Modulation.” Frontiers in Immunology 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1072787.
  • Nuhu, A. A. 2013. “Spirulina (Arthrospira): An Important Source of Nutritional and Medicinal Compounds.” Journal of Marine Biology 2013: 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/325636.
  • Palanisamy, M., S. Töpfl, R. G. Berger, and C. Hertel. 2019. “Physico-Chemical and Nutritional Properties of Meat Analogues Based on Spirulina/Lupin Protein Mixtures.” European Food Research and Technology, 245 (9): 1889–1898. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00217-019-03298-w.
  • Panahi, Y., B. Darvishi, N. Jowzi, F. Beiraghdar, and A. Sahebkar 2016. “Chlorella vulgaris: A Multifunctional Dietary Supplement with Diverse Medicinal Properties.” Current Pharmaceutical Design, 22 (2): 164–173. https://doi.org/10.2174/1381612822666151112145226.
  • Pandav, P., and P. Puranik 2015. “Trials on Metal Enriched Spirulina platensis Supplementation on Poultry Growth.” Global Journal of Bio-Science and BioTechnology, 4:128–134.
  • Park, J., S. Lee, and I. Kim. 2018. “Effect of Dietary Spirulina (Arthrospira) platensis on the Growth Performance, Antioxidant Enzyme Activity, Nutrient Digestibility, Cecal Microflora, Excreta Noxious Gas Emission, and Breast Meat Quality of Broiler Chickens.” Poultry Science 97 (7): 2451–2459. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pey093.
  • Popescu, R. G., S. N. Voicu, G. Gradisteanu Pircalabioru, A. Ciceu, S. Gharbia, A. Hermenean, S. E. Georgescu, T. D. Panaite, and A. Dinischiotu. 2020. “Effects of Dietary Inclusion of Bilberry and Walnut Leaves Powder on the Digestive Performances and Health of Tetra SL Laying Hens.” Animals 10 (5): 823. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10050823.
  • Riss, J., K. Décordé, T. Sutra, M. Delage, J.-C. Baccou, N. Jouy, J.-P. Brune, H. Oréal, J.-P. Cristol, and J.-M. Rouanet 2007. “Phycobiliprotein C-Phycocyanin from Spirulina platensis is Powerfully Responsible for Reducing Oxidative Stress and NADPH Oxidase Expression Induced by an Atherogenic Diet in Hamsters.” Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 55 (19): 7962–7967. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf070529g.
  • Safafar, H., P. Uldall Nørregaard, A. Ljubic, P. Møller, S. Løvstad Holdt, and C. Jacobsen. 2016. “Enhancement of Protein and Pigment Content in Two Chlorella Species Cultivated on Industrial Process Water.” Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 4 (4): 84. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse4040084.
  • Santoyo, S., M. Herrero, F. J. Senorans, A. Cifuentes, E. Ibáñez, and L. Jaime 2006. “Functional Characterization of Pressurized Liquid Extracts of Spirulina platensis.” European Food Research and Technology 224:75–81.https://doi.org/10.1007/s00217-006-0291-3.
  • Shakoori, M., M. Rezaei, and Y. Chashnidel. 2018. “Effect of Microencapsulated of Spirulina (Spirulina platensis) Algae Powder on Performance, Carcass Characteristics and Intestinal Microflora of Broiler Chickens.” Research on Animal Production (Scientific and Research) 9 (19): 8–16. https://doi.org/10.29252/rap.9.19.8.
  • Shehata, A. A., S. Yalçın, J. D. Latorre, S. Basiouni, Y. A. Attia, A. Abd El-Wahab, C. Visscher, H. R. El-Seedi, C. Huber, and H. M. Hafez. 2022. “Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Phytogenic Substances for Optimizing Gut Health in Poultry.” Microorganisms 10 (2): 395. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10020395.
  • Shinde, S. R., R. A. Patil, and P. V. Padghan. 2018. “Effect of Spirulina Supplementation on Growth Performance of Broilers.” Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 7 (1S):3265–3267.
  • Sugiharto, S., and C. Lauridsen 2016. “Dietary Chlorella Supplementation Effect on Immune Responses and Growth Performances of Broiler Chickens Exposed to Post Hatch Holding Time.” Livestock Research for Rural Development 28 (7): 1–6.
  • Sugiharto, S., T. Yudiarti, I. Isroli, and E. Widiastuti 2018. “Effect of Feeding Duration of Spirulina platensis on Growth Performance, Haematological Parameters, Intestinal Microbial Population and Carcass Traits of Broiler Chicks.” South African Journal of Animal Science 48 (1): 98–107.https://doi.org/10.4314/sajas.v48i1.12.
  • Tan, L., D. Rong, Y. Yang, and B. Zhang. 2018. “Effect of Oxidized Soybean Oils on Oxidative Status and Intestinal Barrier Function in Broiler Chickens.” Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science 20 (2): 333–342. https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9061-2017-0610.
  • Toor, S. S., H. Reddy, S. Deng, J. Hoffmann, D. Spangsmark, L. B. Madsen, J. B. Holm-Nielsen, and L. A. Rosendahl. 2013. “Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Spirulina and Nannochloropsis salina Under Subcritical and Supercritical Water Conditions.” Bioresource Technology, 131:413–419. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2012.12.144.
  • Vinay, K., P. S. Tirumalai, S. Abha, A. Bhatnagar, and J. Shrivastava 2013. “Ural Compounds from Algae and Spirulina platensis & Its Antimicrobial Activity.” Indo Global Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 3 (3): 212–223. https://doi.org/10.35652/IGJPS.2013.26.
  • Vonshak, A. 2007. “Appendices: Spirulina platensis (Arthrospira): Physiology Cell-Biology and Laboratory Conditions.” Journal of Aquaculture, 271 (1): 4439–448.
  • Watanabe, F., S. Takenaka, H. Kittaka-Katsura, S. Ebara, and E. Miyamoto. 2002. “Characterization and Bioavailability of Vitamin B12-Compounds from Edible Algae.” Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology 48 (5): 325–331. https://doi.org/10.3177/jnsv.48.325.
  • Wells, M. L., P. Potin, J. S. Craigie, J. A. Raven, S. S. Merchant, K. E. Helliwell, A. G. Smith, M. E. Camire, and S. H. Brawley. 2017. “Algae as Nutritional and Functional Food Sources: Revisiting Our Understanding.” Journal of Applied Phycology, 29 (2): 949–982. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-016-0974-5.
  • Yan, L., S. Lim, and I. Kim. 2012. “Effect of Fermented Chlorella Supplementation on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, Blood Characteristics, Fecal Microbial and Fecal Noxious Gas Content in Growing Pigs.” Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences 25 (12): 1742. https://doi.org/10.5713/ajas.2012.12352.
  • Zhang, S., X. Zeng, M. Ren, X. Mao, S. Qiao, and D.-K. Kang 2017. “Novel Metabolic and Physiological Functions of Branched Chain Amino Acids: A Review.” Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology 8:1–12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-016-0130-8.

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.