The Claim
In 63-week-old laying hens, dietary supplementation with paprika extract containing 30 mg/kg or 60 mg/kg of carotenoids for 28 days is associated with increased egg yolk color intensity, as measured by the DSM Yolk Color Fan score, with a greater increase observed in Rhode Island Red hens compared to Silky Fowl hens at the higher dose, suggesting breed-specific differences in responsiveness to carotenoid supplementation.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Giving older laying hens paprika extract in their food makes their egg yolks more colorful, especially in Rhode Island Reds — they respond more than Silky Fowl hens when given a higher dose.
See the scientific wording
Supplementing the diet of 63-week-old laying hens with paprika extract at 30 mg/kg or 60 mg/kg carotenoids for 28 days is associated with increased egg yolk color intensity, as measured by the DSM Yolk Color Fan score, with Rhode Island Red hens showing a greater increase in yolk color than Silky Fowl hens at the higher dose, indicating breed-specific responsiveness to carotenoid supplementation.
What the research says
1 studyThe study gave hens paprika extract and found their egg yolks became more colorful, especially in certain breeds, which matches what the claim says.
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