The interaction between nutrition and the immune system is very complex. In particular, at
every stage of the immune response, specific micronutrients, including vitamins and …

The Mediterranean diet is considered as the foremost dietary regimen and its adoption is
associated with the prevention of degenerative diseases and an extended longevity. The …

Evidences in the last years have showed the effects of oleic acid (OA) in human health and
disease. Olive oil, rich in oleic acid, is supposed to present modulatory effects in a wide …

The effects of oral ingestion of oleic (OLA) and linoleic (LNA) acids on wound healing in rats
were investigated. LNA increased the influx of inflammatory cells, the concentration of …

Nowadays, it is clear that an unhealthy diet is one of the prime factors that contributes to the
rise of inflammatory diseases and autoimmunity in the populations of both developed and …

Intravenous lipid emulsions (ILEs) have been an integral component of parenteral nutrition
for more than 50 years. Numerous formulations are available and are based on vegetable …

n-3 Fatty acids have clinical benefits. The primary aim of the present study was the
assessment of infection in patients who underwent major high-risk elective gastrointestinal …

Introduction Several studies have observed serum lipid changes during malaria infection in
humans. All of them were focused at analysis of lipoproteins, not specific lipid molecules …

Completely revised and updated, Nutrition Support for the Critically Ill Patient: A Guide to
Practice, Second Edition presents an unbiased, evidence-based examination of critical …

Background Small studies suggest differences in efficacy and safety exist between olive oil-
based (OLIVE) and soybean oil-based (SOYBEAN) parenteral nutrition regimens in …