L-carnitine and its functional effects in poultry nutrition

L-carnitine has indispensable functions in intermediary metabolism and is received by endogenous synthesis and from exogenous sources. It plays an obligate role in fatty acid metabolism by directing fatty acids into the mitochondrial oxidative pathway through the action of specialised acyltransferas...

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Published in:World's poultry science journal 2011-06, Vol.67 (2), p.277-296
Main Authors: GOLZAR ADABI, SH, COOPER, R.G., CEYLAN, N., CORDUK, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
antioxidation
Biosynthesis
chicken
Fatty acids
fertility
Gene expression
immune response
Immune system
L-carnitine
Metabolites
Mitochondria
Nutritional status
Poultry
Poultry nutrition
Poultry production
Proteins
Studies
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Summary:L-carnitine has indispensable functions in intermediary metabolism and is received by endogenous synthesis and from exogenous sources. It plays an obligate role in fatty acid metabolism by directing fatty acids into the mitochondrial oxidative pathway through the action of specialised acyltransferases. In poultry production, L-carnitine has a multi functional purpose, which includes: growth promotion, strengthening the immune system, antioxidant effects and improving semen quality. The concentration of L-carnitine in animals varies widely across species, tissue type, and nutritional status of the animal. It has been suggested that the L-carnitine requirement may be increased under certain circumstances such as via higher performance, various stress conditions and where the diet is deficient in animal protein sources. The review of L-carnitine functions uniquely includes the main aspects of this consequential feed supplementary inclusion in poultry nutrition.
ISSN:0043-9339
1743-4777
DOI:10.1017/S0043933911000304