Ferulic acid improves growth performance and lipid metabolism and bile acid level partially by activating the PPAR and CYP7A1 pathways in broilers.

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the effects of ferulic acid on growth performance, lipid metabolism, and bile acid levels in broilers.
• Examined the impact of ferulic acid on broiler growth and metabolism
• Monitored pathways including PPAR and CYP7A1 activation
• Recommended doses of ferulic acid at 100 mg kg-1 for broilers
• Ferulic acid enhanced average daily gain in broilers
• Improved lipid metabolism was associated with AMPK/PPAR pathway activation
• Increased bile acid levels were linked to CYP7A1 activation