Nutrigenomic Potential of Mineral Nano-Particles to Modulate Poultry Health and Performance

Area of Science:

• Poultry Nutrition
• Nanotechnology
• Nutrigenomics

Background:

• Traditional mineral supplementation in poultry has limitations in bioavailability and efficacy.
• Nanotechnology offers enhanced delivery of minerals as nanoparticles (MNPs) for improved poultry nutrition.
• Mineral nanoparticles (MNPs) show potential for nutrigenomic effects in poultry production.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the nutrigenomic potential of mineral nanoparticles (MNPs) in poultry.
• To explore how MNPs modulate gene expression and metabolic pathways for improved poultry health and performance.
• To highlight the integration of nanotechnology, nutrition, and genomics for optimizing poultry production.

Main Methods:

• Literature review on mineral nanoparticles (MNPs) in poultry nutrition.
• Analysis of studies on MNPs' effects on gene expression, bioavailability, and health outcomes.
• Exploration of the synergistic role of nanotechnology and nutrigenomics in poultry.

Main Results:

• MNPs enhance mineral absorption, antioxidant defense, gut health, and thermal tolerance in poultry.
• MNPs modulate gene expression related to growth, immunity, stress response, and metabolic efficiency.
• Nanotechnology-based nutrition improves overall poultry health and productivity.

Conclusions:

• Mineral nanoparticles (MNPs) represent a promising strategy for sustainable poultry nutrition.
• The integration of nanotechnology and nutrigenomics offers innovative solutions for poultry health and performance enhancement.
• Further research into MNPs' interaction with the poultry genome is crucial for optimizing production.