Biological Function and Feeding Prospects of Honokiol
Honokiol is a natural medicinal extract with various physiological functions,including antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,anti-cancer,and antimicrobial properties.It is the main active component responsible for the pharmacological effects of magnolia officinalis.Animal experiments had shown potential benefits in improving productivity,reproductive performance,and resistance to cadmium toxicity.Therefore,honokiol,as a novel feed additive,holds promising prospects.This review summarizes the absorption and metabolism,physiological functions,mechanisms of action of honokiol within the body,and its applications in animal production.Aims to provide insights into the potential use of honokiol as a green feed additive in livestock and poultry produc-tion.[Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition,2024,36(4):2163-2174]
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