Nanobutyrin Nanoacidifers, Gut Health

NANOBUTYRIN developed using carbon quantum dots (CQDs) doped with Butyric acid represents an innovative strategy in enhanced form of butyrate that serves as an effective feed additive in poultry, particularly due to its benefits for gut health, growth performance, and immunity. NANOBUTYRIN releases butyrate intracellularly in the gastrointestinal tract, which promotes beneficial effects on digestion and nutrient absorption, enhancing the overall health and productivity of poultry. It helps maintain the integrity of the intestinal barrier by promoting the growth and repair of intestinal cells. This reduces the risk of pathogen invasion and prevents conditions like “leaky gut.” By serving as an energy source for beneficial bacteria (especially in the lower gut), NANOBUTYRIN supports a balanced microbiome, which is essential for efficient digestion and immune health. A healthy gut microbiome reduces the prevalence of harmful bacteria, lowering the risk of gastrointestinal diseases. It stimulates the production of digestive enzymes, enhancing nutrient absorption and utilization. This is particularly beneficial in poultry, as it maximizes the nutrients extracted from feed. It serves as an energy source for enterocytes (intestinal cells), supporting their function and efficiency. This leads to better nutrient absorption, which contributes to optimal growth. NANOBUTYRIN supplementation has been shown to improve feed conversion by enhancing gut health and nutrient uptake, helping birds gain more weight with less feed. Studies indicate that NANOBUTYRIN can lead to better weight gain in broilers by promoting gut health and reducing inflammation, which in turn reduces energy losses and improves growth rates. By promoting a healthy gut environment, NANOBUTYRIN helps strengthen the immune system, making poultry more resilient against diseases. Butyrate also modulates the production of cytokines, which are important for controlling inflammatory responses. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli. This antibacterial effect helps maintain a healthy gut, which is often targeted by antibiotics. By promoting gut health and reducing the incidence of gut-related diseases, NANOBUTYRIN can help reduce the need for antibiotics, aligning with industry trends toward antibiotic-free poultry production. As a result, NANOBUTYRIN is being considered a natural alternative to antibiotic growth promoters, especially important as the poultry industry moves towards antibiotic-free production.

Enhanced Penetration: Due to their small size, NANOBUTYRIN can penetrate biofilms and reach intracellular pathogens more effectively than conventional drugs.