Effects on varying intravenous lipid emulsions on the small bowel epithelium in a mouse model of parenteral nutrition.

Background: Injectable fat emulsions (FEs) are a clinically dependable source of essential fatty acids (FA). ω-6 FA is associated with an inflammatory response. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT, ω-3 FA), fish oil, and olive oil are reported to decrease the inflammatory response.