A dual in vitro and in vivo study reveals promising effects of Ascophyllum nodosum and Fucus vesiculosus on oxidative stress modulation.
As livestock production systems evolve under the dual pressures of sustainability and performance, the use of functional feed additives derived from marine sources is gaining ground. Among these, brown algae – long recognised for their nutritional and bioactive properties – are emerging as promising candidates for enhancing resilience and health in animals.
A recent scientific study, published in Marine Drugs (2025), provides compelling new evidence for the antioxidant potential of 2 brown algae species commonly found in feed applications: Ascophyllum nodosum (AN) and Fucus vesiculosus (FV). The research combines in vitro assays on intestinal epithelial cells and in vivo…