Abstract:

Sepsis may result in a high mortality. Fish oil, which riches in ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, has anti-inflammatory and immune regulatory functions. ω-3 fatty acids, which are special immune nutrient substrates, participate in the energy provision as well as improve organ function and regulate proinflammatory/anti-inflammatory cytokines. The ideal function of fish oil is associated with dosage, time of initiation and duration of application.

Key words: fish oil, ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, sepsis