Google AI:
Eggs Nutritional Enrichment
Eggs can be nutritionally enriched through the diet of the hens that lay them. By providing hens with specific nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and trace minerals, the nutritional content of the eggs they produce can be increased. For example, supplementing hens’ diets with selenium can increase the selenium content of eggs up to 6 times, reaching 30-40 µg per egg, which provides 50-70% of the daily human requirement[149][150]. Similarly, enriching hens’ diets with vitamins A, D, E, and K can enhance the vitamin content of eggs. Vitamin D enrichment can increase the vitamin D content in eggs by 400-500% compared to regular eggs.
Eggs enriched with omega-3 fatty acids can also provide health benefits, such as reducing blood triglycerides.
Additionally, eggs can be enriched with choline, which is important for brain development and function, and carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health.
Proper nutrition for laying hens not only improves the nutritional value of the eggs but also ensures the health and welfare of the hens.
The process described is called marginalization