Research progress on biological functions of inulin polysaccharide and its application in animal production
Inulin polysaccharide is a fructan-type plant polysaccharide widely found in nature,which possesses a variety of biological functions such as optimizing the structure of intestinal flora,prebiotic effects,regulating blood glucose and lipids,enhancing antioxidant capacity,and boosting immunity.As a natural herbal extract,inulin polysaccharide has significant research value and potential for application in animal production.As a feed additive,inulin polysaccharide can improve animal growth performance,feed utilization,and meat quality.The article reviews various extraction processes and biological functions of inulin polysaccharide in recent years,introduces its application in the production of pigs,chickens,ruminants,and aquatic animals,aiming to provide a reference for the application of inulin polysaccharide in animal production,and to offer ideas for the further promotion and application of inulin polysaccharide resources.
inulin polysaccharidesextraction processbiological functionsanimal production