Algae: A tool for antibiotic reduction

Specific macroalgal polysaccharides have been selected to support the immune function and the integrity of the intestinal epithelium. By doing so, antibiotic use can be reduced. In modern production systems, the gastrointestinal tract is continuously challenged and the subtle balance gut health relies on, can be disrupted. The components that define gut barrier and immune function can be weakened and this situation leads to higher occurrence of digestive troubles associated with dysbiosis. This