topicSelenium Antioxidant Status Randomized Trial
claimHeat stress leads to a decrease in feed intake and feed conversion efficiency, along with several physiological changes, including impaired immune function, increased oxidative stress, increased susceptibility to disease, and intestinal damage ().
evidence level4
citationAlqhtani Haifa Ali (2026)
sourceDietary fermented orange peel and selenium nanoparticles improve antioxidant status, immunity, intestinal integrity, and growth performance in heat-stressed broilers
topicSelenium Antioxidant Status Randomized Trial
claimThis results in reduced nutrient absorption, increased mortality rates, and greater economic losses ().
evidence level4
citationAlqhtani Haifa Ali (2026)
sourceDietary fermented orange peel and selenium nanoparticles improve antioxidant status, immunity, intestinal integrity, and growth performance in heat-stressed broilers
topicSelenium Antioxidant Status Randomized Trial
claimFrom a sustainability perspective, heat stress exacerbates resource inefficiencies and feed utilization, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient waste, which threatens the long-term sustainability of poultry projects, particularly in hot climates ().
evidence level4
citationAlqhtani Haifa Ali (2026)
sourceDietary fermented orange peel and selenium nanoparticles improve antioxidant status, immunity, intestinal integrity, and growth performance in heat-stressed broilers
topicSelenium Antioxidant Status Randomized Trial
claimAbdel-Moneim et al., 2021 Onagbesan et al., 2023 Apalowo et al., 2024 Abdel-Moneim et al., 2022 Attia et al., 2024 Abdel-Moneim et al., 2021 Elbaz et al., 2026 Attia et al., 2024 Elbaz et al., 2024 Abdel-Moneim et al., 2025 Elbaz et al., 2026 The poultry industry faces numerous challenges that affect its sustainability, among them heat stress ().
evidence level4
citationAlqhtani Haifa Ali (2026)
sourceDietary fermented orange peel and selenium nanoparticles improve antioxidant status, immunity, intestinal integrity, and growth performance in heat-stressed broilers
topicSelenium Antioxidant Status Randomized Trial
claimSelenium supplementation significantly improved average daily gain, final body weight, and feed conversion ratio ( p 24 h), higher ultimate pH, and lower drip loss ( p < 0.05).
evidence level4
citationYang X (2026)
sourceL-Selenomethylselenocysteine Improves Growth Performance, Antioxidant Status, and Meat Quality in White-Feathered Broilers More Effectively than Selenomethionine.
topicSelenium Antioxidant Status Randomized Trial
claimSelenium (Se) is essential in poultry nutrition for antioxidant defense through selenoproteins.
evidence level4
citationYang X (2026)
sourceL-Selenomethylselenocysteine Improves Growth Performance, Antioxidant Status, and Meat Quality in White-Feathered Broilers More Effectively than Selenomethionine.
topicSelenium Antioxidant Status Randomized Trial
claimWhile selenomethionine (Se-Met) is commonly used, L-selenomethylselenocysteine (L-SeMC) may offer more favorable responses for selected measured variables.
evidence level4
citationYang X (2026)
sourceL-Selenomethylselenocysteine Improves Growth Performance, Antioxidant Status, and Meat Quality in White-Feathered Broilers More Effectively than Selenomethionine.