In aquaculture, nutrition and herbal supplements for farmed shrimp play an equally important role in improving shrimp health, boosting immunity, metabolism, supporting detoxification, etc. This article will only cover some common groups of supportive substances for shrimp health.
Common Amino Acids
· Glutamine - prevents re-entry of excreted toxins
· Taurine - supports ammonia excretion
· Glycine - Reduces toxin toxicity
· Cysteine - precursor to glutathione for toxin elimination.
Antioxidant Capacity
· Vitamin C - protects cells from chemical exposure, boosts immunity, reduces stress
· Vitamin E - strengthens cell walls against lipid oxidation
· Selenium – combats oxidative effects
· Beta-carotene - precursor to vitamin A, supports new cell formation and is essential for shrimp molting.
Detoxification; Metabolism & Nervous System Protection.
· B complex Vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12
Calcium – Phosphorus Metabolism, Tissue Growth
· Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)
Nutritional Compounds
· Folic acid – Repairs hepatopancreatic cells
· Biotin – Supports antibiotic excretion
· Inositol, Lecithin – Lipid Metabolism
Some Immune System Stimulants
· Zinc (Zn) – A component of organic zinc, very important for the immune system and gut.
· Beta glucan (1-3, 1-6): stimulates humoral and cellular immunity
· Nucleotides support immune resistance and enhance metabolism
· Seaweed – from which fucoidan and polysaccharides are often extracted, having strong antiviral effects and regulating immunity
Inhibiting Pathogenic Bacteria
· Organic acid group: propionic acid, formic acid, lactic acid, acetic acid, etc., inhibits
· Essential oil extract group: cinnamon oil, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, lemongrass oil, etc. Additionally, essential oils also boost immunity and help farmed animals grow better
· Prebiotic group: Mannan oligosaccharides (MOS), mainly extracted from yeast, improve gut health, eliminate toxins, and bind harmful bacteria
Some Useful Herbal Groups
· Picrorrhiza (Picrorrhiza) is a typical herb for anti-stress and immune stimulation in shrimp
· Galangal (Alpinia galanga Linn): has been shown to have relatively good anti-Vibrio antibacterial properties
· Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica): antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory activities; the amla substance in the fruit, containing a large amount of Vitamin C, is also considered an immune stimulant
· Chanca Piedra (Phyllanthus urinaria): enhances liver function, excretion
· Chinese Toon (Toona sinensis) extracts rutin, a powerful antioxidant, anti-stress agent, and effective inhibitor of Vibrio alginolyticus in crustaceans
· Garlic (Allium sativum) extracts allicin, which boosts immunity and supports the treatment of bacterial gut diseases
· Green tea, ginger, false daisy, neem, night-blooming cereus, etc… have also been proven to be effective immune stimulants for shrimp
· Valuable herbs still have many essential applications for the aquaculture industry
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