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Life (Basel, Switzerland)2023; 13(2); 455; doi: 10.3390/life13020455

Effects of Microencapsulated Essential Oils on Equine Health: Nutrition, Metabolism and Methane Emission.

Abstract: This review examines the available data regarding the positive effects of microencapsulated essential oils (EOs) on the nutrition, metabolism, and possibly the methane emission of horses. A literature review was conducted on the effect of microencapsulated (EOs) on the health of horses. The information comprises articles published in recent years in indexed journals. The results indicate that mixtures of microencapsulated EOs may be beneficial to equine health due to their antimicrobial and antioxidant activity, as well as their effects on enteric methane production, nutrient absorption, and immune system enhancement. Moreover, encapsulation stabilizes substances such as EOs in small doses, primarily by combining them with other ingredients.
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Publication Date: 2023-02-06 PubMed ID: 36836812PubMed Central: PMC9963397DOI: 10.3390/life13020455Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article discusses the potential benefits of microencapsulated essential oils on equine health, particularly in areas like nutrition, metabolism, and potential reductions in methane emissions.

Overview of the Research Methodology

  • The researchers embarked on a comprehensive literature review to gather data on the impact of microencapsulated essential oils (EOs) on horse health. They considered articles recently published in indexed journals, ensuring that the data used was current and valid.

Positive Effects of Microencapsulated Essential Oils on Equine Health

  • The review has indicated that mixes of microencapsulated EOs could be beneficial to the health of horses. These benefits stem from the antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of EOs, making them potentially useful in combating infections and ensuring the overall well-being of horses.
  • The EOs also showed a potential impact on enteric methane production. This suggests that the use of EOs could contribute to initiatives aimed at reducing methane emissions, an environmental concern since methane is a potent greenhouse gas.
  • EOs appeared to enhance nutrient absorption in horses, possibly contributing to improved overall nutrition and metabolism outcomes. This, in turn, could have a meaningful effect on the health outcomes of equines, helping them maintain a balanced weight and optimal energy level.
  • The EOs additionally seemed to have a stimulating effect on the immune system. An enhanced immune response could contribute to better overall health in horses, making them more resistant to diseases.

The Need for Microencapsulation of Essential Oils

  • Essential oils are often encapsulated in small doses for stability. The encapsulation process involves combining EOs with other ingredients, allowing the oils to maintain their beneficial properties. This process is vital to ensure that the oils retain their effectiveness when administered to horses.

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Elghandour MMMY, Maggiolino A, García EIC, Sánchez-Aparicio P, De Palo P, Ponce-Covarrubias JL, Pliego AB, Salem AZM. (2023). Effects of Microencapsulated Essential Oils on Equine Health: Nutrition, Metabolism and Methane Emission. Life (Basel), 13(2), 455. https://doi.org/10.3390/life13020455

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Life (Basel, Switzerland)
ISSN: 2075-1729
NlmUniqueID: 101580444
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 13
Issue: 2
PII: 455

Researcher Affiliations

Elghandour, Mona M M Y
  • Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca 50000, Estado de México, Mexico.
Maggiolino, Aristide
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70010 Valenzano, Italy.
García, Erendira Itzel Ceja
  • Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca 50000, Estado de México, Mexico.
Sánchez-Aparicio, Pedro
  • Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca 50000, Estado de México, Mexico.
De Palo, Pasquale
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70010 Valenzano, Italy.
Ponce-Covarrubias, José Luis
  • Escuela Superior de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia No. 3, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero (UAGro), Técpan de Galeana 40900, Guerrero, Mexico.
Pliego, Alberto Barbabosa
  • Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca 50000, Estado de México, Mexico.
Salem, Abdelfattah Z M
  • Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca 50000, Estado de México, Mexico.

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as potential conflicts of interest.

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