Application of polyphenolic compounds in animal nutrition and their promising effects

. Due to the negative impact of antibiotics on human and animal health, they have been banned in animal breeding and substitutes are being explored. Polyphenols – naturally occurring ”plant secondary metabolites” – are one of the best alternatives. They are found in vegetables, fruits, cereals, herbs, legumes, and spices. The main classes of polyphenols include flavonoids, non-flavonoids, and