Effects of Vitamin D and Calcium for the Prevention of Osteoporosis at Various Stages of Life of Laying Hens-Review
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https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2018.405.409Keywords:
Calcium, egg production, laying hen, osteoporosis, vitamin DAbstract
Laying hens have been selected for high egg production in a prolonged period. This has negatively affected the health of laying hens, specifically in weakening their bones to the point of developing osteoporosis. Nutrients such as vitamin D and calcium have been studied in order to find a prevention for osteoporosis. The objective of this review was to examine the effects of these nutrients on bone turnover in laying hens in order to find a prevention for osteoporosis through nutritional strategies. Several studies have demonstrated that particulate forms of calcium enhance the absorption of calcium, and thus incorporation of calcium into the bone. Vitamin D has been shown to play a decisive role in blood calcium concentration, and osteoclast activity to break down bone; however, vitamin D continues to play a critical role in laying hen reproduction and is thus necessary. Further research should be done on the ideal concentration of particulate calcium sources and vitamin D in laying hens in order to maintain healthy bone strength and metabolism during the egg laying period.
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