Omega-3 Power-Up: Enhancing Poultry Health and Consumer Nutrition with ALPHALINOMEGA
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How Can Omega-3 Supplements Revolutionize Poultry Health and Consumer Nutrition?
Essential fatty acids are gaining important not only for improving the health and productivity of animals and humans but also because our health-conscious society prefers properly balanced diets to minimize adverse health issues.? Among various fatty acids, omega-3 (ω-3) fatty acids are proving indispensable for numerous beneficial health functions.
WHAT ARE OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS?
Omega-3 fatty acids are a group of essential polyunsaturated fats that are critical for various biological, physiological, developmental, reproductive, and many other health functions. ?The three important omega-3 fatty acids are -?
These fatty acids play crucial roles as components of the phospholipids forming the structures of cell membranes. Retina?(eye), brain, and sperm cells contains high DHA levels. Along with this, they act as source of energy and have wide-ranging functions in the cardiovascular, pulmonary, immune, and endocrine systems. Researchers have seen remarkable benefits of omega fatty acids in cardiovascular diseases, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetic conditions in humans.?
WHY ARE THEY ESSENTIAL?
ALA is considered essential fatty acid, as it must be obtained from the diet. ALA can transform into EPA and then to DHA?, but this? conversion is limited—only 1-10% of ALA typically turns into EPA, and just 0.5-5% into DHA. Hence, direct consumption of EPA and DHA from dietary sources is the most practical way to elevate levels in the body.?
WHO recommends 0.3 to 0.5 g per day of EPA + DHA and 0.8 to 1.1 g per day of ALA as a dietary inclusion level of omega-3 fatty acids for a healthy person. But due to current food habits there is reduction in the daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids than recommended amounts. Across the world humans are finding ways to incorporate rich omega sources in diet, however due to the seasonal availability, affordability and consumers' preference, they are inclined in search of an alternative which satisfy their preferences.
Among other sources available, enriching poultry products with omega fatty acids is more beneficial as the global consumption of poultry meat and eggs has continued to accelerate in recent decades, due to their monogastric feature, wide availability, short rearing cycle, and low cost.? Also, poultry is an excellent feed converted channelling nutrients from feed into eggs and meat quickly, efficiently, and with relatively low environmental impact. The omega fatty acid content in poultry can be significantly improved by supplementing their diets with rich sources like flaxseed, safflower oil, fish oil, fish meal, or algae/algal oil.
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HOW OMEGA FATTY ACID ARE BENEFICIAL FOR POULTRY?
Dietary supplement of Omega fatty acid in poultry -?
ALPHALINOMEGA
The enrichment of omega-3 fatty acids in poultry is directly linked to the amount provided via diet. ALPHALINOMEGA is an omega fatty acid supplement for omega fortified chicken and eggs. It is an innovative poultry feed supplement that contains major essential fatty acids and can be easily administered via water. ALPHALINOMEGA also helps in high absorption of omega fatty acids (up to 98%) and improves FCR , leading to better weight gain, and improved overall health of the poultry.?
ALPHALINOMEGA—the smart choice for omega-3 enrichment that benefits both your flock and your customers!
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