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Fish oil, sold under the brand name Omegaven, is a fatty acid emulsion. It is used for total parenteral nutrition , e.g. in short bowel syndrome. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Fish oil is made up of 2 Omega-3 fatty acids, Docosahexaenoic acid and Eicosapentaenoic acid.
It has gained popularity in children in preference to the more commonly used Intralipid after case reports that it reduced the risk of liver damage.
A 2007 study indicated that the use of Omegaven may be an appropriate intervention strategy for newborns with a very low birth weight, gastroschisis, and intestinal atresia.
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