Lack of long chain Omega 3 and excess Omega 6 can compromise immune function.
Administration of long chain Omega 3 reduced hospital and ICU stay, and reduced the risk of sepsis, and abdominal SIRS, improves survival and accelerates recovery "substantial effects" after surgery according to. - `Omega 3 Fatty acids in Clinical Nutrition` Heller, Stehr and Koch - expensive but a recommended read for medical people involved in the field of surgery and post operative care.
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