Effects of dietary antioxidants and environmental stressors on immune function and condition in Lithobates (Rana) sylvaticus

The negative effects of abiotic and biotic stressors on animal condition, physiology, behaviour, and fitness have become increasingly recognized, making it critical to understand how these may be mitigated, such as through diet. When consumed, dietary antioxidants (secondary metabolites produced by plants) provide protection from oxidative damage that can result from exposure to stressors. We examined the effects of dietary antioxidants …