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Evaluation of Lactobacillus Fermented Chicken Feather Meal on Blood Lipoproteins and Lymphocyte Count in Rats

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates the impact of Lactobacillus fermented chicken feather meal on blood lipoproteins and lymphocytes in rats using in vivo techniques, researchers evaluated the effects of fermented feeds on rats, utilizing Lactobacillus acidophilus strain DSN20079 (LADSM) as the fermenter. The study showed significant decreases (P<0.05) in lipid profiles: Cholesterol: 147.50 mg/dL; LDL-C: 28.45 mg/dL; HDL-C: 64.15 mg/dL and triglycerides: 91.75 mg/dL. Blood lymphocyte count analysis revealed that dexamethasone (200 mg/g) significantly reduced lymphocyte count to 113.82 (P<0.05), levamisole (50 mg/g) increased lymphocyte count to 273.15 (P<0.05) and treatment with 100 mg/g of chicken feather meal increased lymphocyte count to 271.86, although this change was non-significant (P>0.05) compared to the levamisole group. The study concludes that Lactobacillus fermented chicken feather meal exhibits pronounced activity in modulating lipoproteins and blood lymphocytes, suggesting potential benefits for cardiovascular health and immune function. These findings highlight the potential of fermented chicken feather meal as a valuable feed supplement.

Source: IPS Journal of Nutrition and Food Science

DOI: 10.54117/012d8612

Authors: I. H. Iheukwumere, C. M. Iheukwumere, M. A. Idigo, S. N. Ezekwueche

Institutions: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo

Language: English

Topic: Probiotics and Fermented Foods

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4414400287

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