| abstract |
The present invention relates to structured triglycerides, to parenteral nutrition emulsions of the same, and uses thereof. In particular, the invention relates to structured triglycerides that include at least one medium chain C 6 -C 12 fatty acid and at least one fatty acid selected from long chain C 14 -C 18 or very long chain C 20 -C 22 fatty acids. Preferably, each fatty acid is present in a predetermined position of the glycerol backbone. The parenteral nutrition emulsions are particularly useful for nourishing preterm- and term-infants, children, critically ill patients, and cancer patients. |