Animals (Aug 2021)

Multi-Probiotic <i>Lactobacillus</i> Supplementation Improves Liver Function and Reduces Cholesterol Levels in Jeju Native Pigs

  • Dahye Kim,
  • Yunhui Min,
  • Jiwon Yang,
  • Yunji Heo,
  • Mangeun Kim,
  • Chang-Gi Hur,
  • Sang-Chul Lee,
  • Hak-Kyo Lee,
  • Ki-Duk Song,
  • Jaeyoung Heo,
  • Young-Ok Son,
  • Dong-Sun Lee

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11082309
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 8
p. 2309

Abstract

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We evaluated the dietary effects of multiple probiotics in Jeju native pigs, using basal diet and multi-probiotic Lactobacillus (basal diet with 1% multi-probiotics) treatments (n = 9 each) for 3 months. We analyzed growth performance, feed efficiency, backfat thickness, blood parameters, hematological profiles, adipokines, and immune-related cytokines in pig tissues. Average daily gain, feed intake, feed efficiency, backfat thickness, and body weight were not significantly different between both groups. In Lactobacillus group, total protein (p p p p p Lactobacillus group showed decreased adiponectin (p p p p p p p p p Lactobacillus supplementation improved liver function and reduced cholesterol levels. Its application may treat metabolic liver disorders, especially cholesterol-related disorders.

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