Biological Function of Lycium Barbarum Leaves and Its Application in Animal Production
Lycium barbarum leaves are the by-product of lycium barbarum plants,rich in functional components such as Lycium barbarum polysaccharide,flavonoids,alkaloids,etc.It has biological functions such as improving body growth performance,regulating metabolism,improving antioxidant capacity and immune function,regulating muscle protein synthesis and improving intestinal flora,and has shown great advantages in promoting animal growth and regulating health.It can be used as a potential feed material and functional feed additive in animal production.The active components,biological functions and application of Lycium barbarum leaves in livestock and poultry diets were reviewed in this paper,aiming to provide theoretical basis for Lycium barbarum leaves to become feed additives and expand feed sources.