Which lipid in artificial nutrition? A statement synthesis from The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism guidelines

Lipids are indispensable in artificial nutrition, not only because of their high energy density that allows a volume reduction as well as a limitation of carbohydrate provision, but also because they reduce osmolarity of the formulas, provide essential fatty acids, enhance the bioavailability of fat-soluble vitamins and because of their pharmacological properties, including effects on inflammation and the immune response. First generation...