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Melatonin


N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine

Melatonin

Benefits

  • Antiinflammatory
  • Neuroprotective
  • Antioxidant
  • Immunity
  • Mood
Melatonin is an indoleamine synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan that is primarily known for its role in regulating the sleep/wake rhythm. Melatonin also affects various physiological activities, such as antioxidation, thermoregulation, immunoregulation, neuroendocrine function, sexual maturation, regulation of seasonal reproduction, and certain aspects of aging. Additional melatonin added to your bird's diet has several benefits in relation to these said activities.

Poultry Specific Studies

TypePlant PartDosageSpecific useResultsRef
Chickens20 mg/kg/degg qualityImproved eggsE Hoo et al
Chickensantioxidantit ameliorates the inflammatory response, protected lymphoid organs against oxidative stress, and promotes a stronger immune response. In this case, melatonin should be considered a potent antioxidant and immunomodulator.L Horodincu et al
ChickensIntestinal healthTreatment increased the goblet cell populations, MUC2 expression, epithelium migration, and digestive and absorptive function of the chicken small intestine involving repressed Notch signaling.J Li et al
Chicks10 mg/kg/bwaflatoxicosisnitrosative tissue degeneration caused by aflatoxin could be greatly reducedH Ozen et al
Chickens40 mg/kg BWimmunityEnhanced circulating WBC but also activities of B and T lymphocytes of immature male chickens without adversely affecting body weight.Brennan CP et al
Chicks0.1–1.0 mg/kgstressreduced isolation-induced distress vocalizations in young domestic chickens in a dose-dependent manner.E Nelson et al

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