Effect of oregano (O. majorana x O. vulgare) on performance and antioxidative capacity of quails fed a diet rich in omega3 fatty acids

J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl). 2008 Jun;92(3):242-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2007.00731.x.

Abstract

Oregano possesses high antioxidant activity and could therefore be used to enhance oxidative stability of eggs high in omega3 fatty acids. In this study, 20 female quails were fed a diet containing 4% linseed oil. They were divided into two groups, one receiving oregano, and the other grass meal as control (2% respectively). Cholesterol oxidation products were analysed in fresh eggs, in stored eggs and in the livers. Trolox equivalent antioxidative capacity of plasma was measured. No significant differences were seen between the groups.

MeSH terms

  • Animal Feed / analysis
  • Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena*
  • Animals
  • Cholesterol / analysis
  • Cholesterol / metabolism
  • Eggs / analysis*
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / administration & dosage*
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / metabolism
  • Female
  • Linseed Oil / administration & dosage
  • Linseed Oil / metabolism
  • Liver / metabolism
  • Origanum*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Quail / metabolism*
  • Random Allocation

Substances

  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3
  • Linseed Oil
  • Cholesterol