DIETARY SUPPLEMENT AND METHOD OF MINIMIZING EFFECTS OF INFECTION THROUGH DIET

摘要

Disclosed is a method of minimizing infection and minimizing the risks of infection in at risk animals and patients. A dietary supplement to accomplish this objective is also disclosed. The method includes the step of administering a diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids, for example by adding a substantial proportion of fish oils to the diet. The dietary supplement is particularly well suited to patients receiving total parenteral nutrition. A parenteral diet or diet supplement containing a mixture of oils, one rich in omega 3 fatty acids and the other rich in omega 6 fatty acids is disclosed.