Research Overview on Action Mechanism of Daidzein and Its Application in the Cultivation of Layers

Daidzein belongs to phytoestrogen of isoflavone category.It generally spreads in the plant kingdom with a variety of biological activities and is an important component of natural medicine.Investigation on animals showed that it could promote the growth of bird species as well as their performance of producing eggs and reproduction when appropriate amount of daidzein was added in daily ration.The action mechanism of daidzein and its effects on layers were summarized.