Gut microbial diversity of chicken fed with Spirulina and Chlorella

Feed-based changes in the Chicken gut microbial diversity have been studied in several contexts. However, studies using an integrated approach of the metagenome and metabolome of the chicken gut are limited. In the current study, using an integrated metagenome and metabolomics approach, we aimed to explore the changes in gut microflora and their potential impact on the Chickens fed with Spirulina and Chlorella, and a combination of both. The gut metagenome of the treatment groups was mainly involved in amino acid and carbohydrate metabolism, and metabolism of co-factors and vitamins. These findings also correlate with the functional annotations of the metabolites identified in Spirulina samples. Overall, the Spirulina-fed Chicken may have a positive impact on the health through increased metabolic rate.