Simple SummaryConsumers are becoming more aware of the nutritional value of foods, and they want to consume food that provides health benefits beyond the provision of essential nutrients. Chicken meat could fulfil the above requirements due to its high nutrient content and relatively low caloric value, and it serves as an interesting basis for functional foods. In this study, we evaluated the effects of propolis and bee pollen, as potential additives, on the intestinal morphology and absorptive surface areas of broiler chickens. The results of this study showed that supplementation of broilers with propolis and/or bee pollen has a profoundly beneficial effect on intestinal morphology and absorptive surface areas. Thus, these natural additives could be used as alternative additives in modern broiler production, while chicken meat can be even more beneficial for human health.
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