Effects and mechanisms of dietary Osthole (OST) and Tetramethylpyrazine (TMP) on growth performance, antioxidant capability and immune response of Pacific white shrimp (
Yu X, Liu R, Jing F, Chen Z, Lu M
Crop Improvement
Plant compounds that might sit in your herbal garden could help reduce antibiotic use in seafood farming, making the shrimp on your plate safer and more sustainably raised.
Scientists tested two natural plant extracts — one from a flowering herb and one from a plant used in traditional medicine — by adding them to shrimp food. Shrimp that ate these plant compounds grew better, had stronger immune systems, and were more resilient to stress. This discovery points toward replacing antibiotics in fish and shrimp farming with safer, plant-based options.
Key Findings
Dietary supplementation with Osthole (OST) and Tetramethylpyrazine (TMP) improved growth performance in Pacific white shrimp
The plant compound combination enhanced antioxidant capability, helping shrimp better neutralize harmful free radicals
OST and TMP boosted immune response markers in shrimp, suggesting potential as antibiotic alternatives in aquaculture
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Researchers found that adding plant-derived compounds from osthol (from plants like cnidium) and tetramethylpyrazine (from Chinese lovage) to shrimp feed improved growth, immune function, and antioxidant defenses, offering a natural alternative to antibiotics in aquaculture.
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Dietary plant-derived bioactive compounds for enhancing physiological health are becoming a prevalent strategy for antibiotic alternatives. Our study revealed the effects and underlying mechanism o...
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