Types of Lipid Emulsions
Pure Forms:
- Soya
- Fish
Mixed Forms:
- Soya and MCT
- Soya and Olive
- Soya + MCT + fish
- Soya + MCT + olive + Fish
Soya
- Rich in n6
- Source of EFA
- Pro-inflammatory properties
- Contains Phytosterols
- Lack of sufficient antioxidants
- Concerns linked with PNALD
Fish
- Rich in omega 3
- Source EPA/DHA
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Safe & well tolerated
MCT
- Calorie rich compound
- Rapidly available source of energy
- Not dependent on carnitine for mitochondrial transport
- Safe & well tolerated
Olive
- Rich in MUFA n9
- ↓ lipid peroxidation
- Less PUFAs
- ↑ antioxidant intake
- ↑ vitamin E status
- Lacks omega3s
- Safe & well tolerated
List of Lipid Emulsions available
*available in South Africa
Pichler, J. Euro J Clin Nutr 2014;68:1161. Seida, JPEN 2013; 37:44. Vlaardingbroek Am J Clin Nutr 2012; 96:255
Ratio of omega 6 to omega 3
Seida, etal. JEPN 2013;37:44
Mixed Lipid Emulsions
- Lipid composition of mixed lipid emulsion containing:
- 30% Soya
- 30% MCT
- 25% Olive
- 15% Fish
- Compared with pure soya based lipid emulsion AND
- Breastmilk
The composition closely related to Breastmilk compared between Pure soya based and this mixed lipid emulsion
Seida, etal. JEPN 2013;37:44