Some might argue that we do not have omega-3 deficiency, but we do have
omega-6 overdose [i.e. those people who believe that soy beans (and in
particular GM soy beans) are evil].
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ian Young
Sent: 19 June 2013 12:06 AM
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Subject: Re: Essential fatty acids
Nick
I don't agree that there is evidence that omega-3 EFA deficiency is
common in the general population. Sub-optimal status may or may not be
common, but that is a separate issue.
Setting that aside, the specific question here is whether EFA deficiency
is anything other than very rare in patients receiving long term home
parenteral nutrition with modern regimens.
If you can indicate any published evidence to support your suggestion
that EFA deficiency is a significant problem in this group of patients
and that routine monitoring is warranted then I would certainly be happy
to look at it, as someone whose practice is most definitely driven by
science. At the moment I am not aware of such evidence, and clearly
NICE were not aware of it either.
And I don't think cost saving is a bad thing where evidence is lacking
in the current economic climate!
Best wishes
Ian
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