Polyphenols,as plant secondary metabolites,have good antioxidant and antibacterial properties.Studies have shown that polyphenols can enhance the intestinal barrier function,interact with intestinal microor-ganisms,and regulate antioxidant properties to achieve a protective effect on the organism,and have a broad application prospect as green feed additives in pig production.This paper reviews the definition and classifica-tion of plant polyphenols,the role and mechanism of regulating animal intestinal health and their application in swine production to provide a reference for their future application in green and healthy farming in swine pro-duction.[Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition,2024,36(4):2104-2117]
plant polyphenolsintestinal barrierproduction of pigs