Márcio Caparroz
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Márcio Caparroz has a total of 9 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Carlos Alexandre Granghelli
Department of Animal Science, School of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil
1 shared publication - Cristiane Soares da Silva Araújo
Department of Animal Production and Nutrition, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil
1 shared publication - Douglas Emygdio de Faria
Department of Animal Science, School of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil
1 shared publication - Fabricia Roque
School of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, Brazil
1 shared publication - Giovana Longhini
Department of Animal Science, School of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil
1 shared publication - Lúcio Francelino Araújo
Department of Animal Science, School of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 25 June 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Microorganisms
- Vol. 13 (7) , 1472
Postbiotics: An Alternative for Improving Health and Performance of Poultry Production
The gastrointestinal tract has the largest surface area of the body and if it is subjected to continuous stress, it will activate the immune system. The intestinal barrier, the immune system, and the microbiota together form a line of defense against infection in order to maintain a healthy balance between the host and the microbiota. Nutritional strategies such as feed additives can be applied to maintain homeostasis in the gastrointestinal tract. When this equilibrium is disrupted, metabolic dysfunctions can occur. Postbiotics—the metabolic and/or structural compounds of microorganisms—can stimulate anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and enzymatic effects, providing a safe alternative to establishing intestinal eubiosis. In addition, postbiotics can be used as an alternative to antibiotics in broiler diets by maintaining productive performance under challenging conditions. This review provides an overview of the postbiotic concept, mechanism of action and production, the evidence for the action in the gastrointestinal tract, and applications in poultry production.
- 25 June 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Microorganisms
- Vol. 13 (7) , 1472
Open AccessPostbiotics: An Alternative for Improving Health and Performance of Poultry Production
The gastrointestinal tract has the largest surface area of the body and if it is subjected to continuous stress, it will activate the immune system. The intestinal barrier, the immune system, and the microbiota together form a line of defense against infection in order to maintain a healthy balance between the host and the microbiota. Nutritional strategies such as feed additives can be applied to maintain homeostasis in the gastrointestinal tract. When this equilibrium is disrupted, metabolic dysfunctions can occur. Postbiotics—the metabolic and/or structural compounds of microorganisms—can stimulate anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and enzymatic effects, providing a safe alternative to establishing intestinal eubiosis. In addition, postbiotics can be used as an alternative to antibiotics in broiler diets by maintaining productive performance under challenging conditions. This review provides an overview of the postbiotic concept, mechanism of action and production, the evidence for the action in the gastrointestinal tract, and applications in poultry production.