The fatty acid composition of inflammatory and immune cells is sensitive to change according
to the fatty acid composition of the diet. In particular, the proportion of different types of …

Long chain fatty acids influence inflammation through a variety of mechanisms; many of
these are mediated by, or at least associated with, changes in fatty acid composition of cell …

An expert panel was convened in October 2013 by the International Scientific Association for
Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) to discuss the field of probiotics. It is now 13 years since …

In this chapter, the variety of fatty acids in the human diet is described, along with naming
conventions and the metabolic relationships between the different types. Next, the effects of …

Following the new ESPEN Standard Operating Procedures, the previous guidelines to
provide best medical nutritional therapy to critically ill patients have been updated. These …

An expert panel was convened in October 2013 by the International Scientific Association for
Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) to discuss the field of probiotics. It is now 13 years since …

Eicosapentaenoic acid ( EPA ) and docosahexaenoic acid ( DHA ) are n‐3 fatty acids found
in oily fish and fish oil supplements. These fatty acids are able to inhibit partly a number of …

Inflammation is a condition which contributes to a range of human diseases. It involves a
multitude of cell types, chemical mediators, and interactions. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and …

The aging process is associated with gradual and progressive loss of muscle mass along
with lowered strength and physical endurance. This condition, sarcopenia, has been widely …

Nutritional support in the intensive care setting represents a challenge but it is fortunate that
its delivery and monitoring can be followed closely. Enteral feeding guidelines have shown …