Polyphenols - Feed Ingredient

Polyphenols are a diverse group of naturally occurring compounds found in plants, characterized by the presence of multiple phenol structural units. They are abundant in fruits, vegetables, teas, herbs, and plant-based feed ingredients. Major classes include flavonoids, phenolic acids, lignans, and stilbenes.

In equine nutrition, polyphenols are typically introduced through botanical extracts or plant-derived ingredients such as green tea, grape seed extract, or turmeric. These compounds are studied in other species for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.