Comparative effects of dietary pomegranate peel and Aloe vera gel on growth, metabolic pathways, antioxidant status, molecular docking, and intestinal integrity in growing rabbits

Abstract

In conclusion, dietary supplementation with pomegranate peel or <i>Aloe vera</i> significantly improved growth performance, optimized metabolic activity, and enhanced intestinal morphology in growing rabbits. Each supplement provided unique physiological benefits, supported by molecular docking evidence linking their bioactive compounds to antioxidant and cytoprotective mechanisms.