Intravenous Lipid Emulsions to Deliver Bioactive Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Improved Patient Outcomes

Intravenous Lipid Emulsions to Deliver Bioactive Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Improved Patient Outcomes

Lipids used in intravenous nutrition support (i.e., parenteral nutrition) provide energy, building blocks, and essential fatty acids. These lipids are included as emulsions since they need to be soluble in an aqueous environment. Fish oil is a source of bioactive omega-3 fatty acids (eicosapentaenoi...

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Main Author: Philip C. Calder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
fish oil
omega-3
eicosapentaenoic acid
docosahexaenoic acid
inflammation
eicosanoid
cytokine
surgery
critical illness
parenteral nutrition
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/17/5/274

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