Fish Nutrition and Metabolism: From Intestinal Microbiota to Metabolic Homeostasis

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the relationship between intestinal microbiota and metabolic homeostasis in fish nutrition.
• Conducted a randomized trial focusing on aquaculture fish species.
• Analyzed the impact of different dietary feeds on intestinal microbiota composition and metabolic outcomes.
• Kept detailed measures of growth performance and feed efficiency.
• Significant correlation found between diverse intestinal microbiota and improved metabolic homeostasis (p<0.05).
• Fish with optimized microbiota showed 20% greater feed efficiency compared to controls (RR 1.2, 95% CI 1.1-1.3).
• Enhanced nutrient absorption linked to balanced microbial populations, suggesting potential for improved aquaculture practices.