FATTY ACID-CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CYTOKINE MEDIATED DISORDERS

摘要

Compositions, dietary supplements and medical foods for the treatment of symptoms of inflammatory disorders may include gamma−linolenic acid or dihomogammalinolenic acid, an inhibitor of &Dgr;5 desaturase, and optionally stearidonic acid or &ohgr;−3 arachidonic acid. Preferred formulations may be in the form of a good tasting, preferably milk or fruit based drink, or a dried powder. Compositions reduce inflammation and inhibit increase in serum arachidonic acid associated with gamma−linolenic acid. The compositions of the invention may also be used for the treatment of cytokine mediated disorders in patients in need thereof.