Effectiveness of Astaxanthin as a Feed Supplement to Improve Growth Performance and Feed Utilization in Aquaculture Animals: A Meta-Analysis

Effectiveness of Astaxanthin as a Feed Supplement to Improve Growth Performance and Feed Utilization in Aquaculture Animals: A Meta-Analysis

Aquaculture, a vital component of global food supply, faces challenges from environmental stressors that compromise aquatic animal health and productivity. Astaxanthin, a potent carotenoid antioxidant, has shown promise in enhancing growth and stress resilience in aquaculture species, yet its effect...

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Main Authors:	Bowen Li, Chunxiu Chen, Xiaoqing Zhou, Huiru Liu, Zhixiong Zhou, Xiaoyu Wang, Jian Liang, Yongjun Guo, Shuang Liang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:	Antioxidants
Subjects:	astaxanthin aquaculture animals growth performance feed utilization meta-analysis
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/14/5/609
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