topicSynbiotic Supplementation Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimHens in the late laying cycle commonly experience age-associated physiological and structural constraints that can alter production efficiency, egg integrity, and welfare (;).
evidence level4
citationPongmanee Koonphol (2026)
sourceInfluence of synbiotic supplementation on performance, fecal consistency, cecal microbiome, and egg quality of hens during late laying phase
topicSynbiotic Supplementation Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimAttia et al., 2020 Liu et al., 2023 Although egg size typically increases with age, the functional capacity of the shell gland does not expand proportionally, often resulting in a reduced shell-to-egg surface area coverage and a progressive decline in eggshell material accretion (;).
evidence level4
citationPongmanee Koonphol (2026)
sourceInfluence of synbiotic supplementation on performance, fecal consistency, cecal microbiome, and egg quality of hens during late laying phase
topicSynbiotic Supplementation Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimWhile several studies have reported improved gut microbiota balance, egg production, and egg quality with synbiotic supplementation (;;;), findings remain inconsistent, likely due to differences in synbiotic composition, microbial strains, dosage, and the age of birds.
evidence level4
citationPongmanee Koonphol (2026)
sourceInfluence of synbiotic supplementation on performance, fecal consistency, cecal microbiome, and egg quality of hens during late laying phase
topicSynbiotic Supplementation Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimGuyonnet, 2023 Liu et al., 2023 Wang et al., 2019 The global demand for poultry products, particularly eggs, continues to rise as they serve as an affordable and high-quality source of animal protein ().
evidence level4
citationPongmanee Koonphol (2026)
sourceInfluence of synbiotic supplementation on performance, fecal consistency, cecal microbiome, and egg quality of hens during late laying phase
topicSynbiotic Supplementation Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimThis study evaluated the immune response and early protective effects of a synbiotic in broiler chickens using a reduced in vivo model of Salmonella Typhimurium infection.
evidence level4
citationRivera Pérez W (2026)
sourceProtective Effect of Synbiotic Supplementation Against <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium Infection in Young Broiler Chickens.
topicSynbiotic Supplementation Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimSynbiotic supplementation reduced bacterial colonization and adhesion in the ileum, as assessed by intestinal content isolation and immunofluorescence analysis.
evidence level4
citationRivera Pérez W (2026)
sourceProtective Effect of Synbiotic Supplementation Against <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium Infection in Young Broiler Chickens.
topicSynbiotic Supplementation Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimAdditionally, the synbiotics mitigated lesion severity in the intestine, liver, and heart, increased anti-inflammatory IL-10 expression, and reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and TNF-α.
evidence level4
citationRivera Pérez W (2026)
sourceProtective Effect of Synbiotic Supplementation Against <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium Infection in Young Broiler Chickens.
topicSynbiotic Supplementation Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimSalmonella infection in poultry remains a major concern due to its economic impact and public health risks.
evidence level4
citationRivera Pérez W (2026)
sourceProtective Effect of Synbiotic Supplementation Against <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium Infection in Young Broiler Chickens.