Fish oil given intravenously to patients in intensive care has many benefits, study finds

Monday, January 18, 2010 - 21:07 in Health & Medicine

A randomized controlled trial of fish oil given intravenously to patients in intensive care has found that it improves gas exchange, reduces inflammatory chemicals and results in a shorter length of hospital stay. Researchers investigated the effects of including fish oil in the normal nutrient solution for patients with sepsis, finding a significant series of benefits.

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