Preferred Label : Gluten-free DHA/EPA/GLA/Antioxidant-rich Nutritional Liquid;
NCIt definition : A gluten- and lactose-free, energy-rich, calorie-dense, non-complete liquid nutritional
supplement enriched with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA),
gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and antioxidants, with potential anti-cachexic and anti-inflammatory
activities. The nutritional liquid also contains protein, in the form of sodium and
calcium caseinates, carbohydrates, as maltodextrin and sucrose, fat, as canola, borage,
and marine oils, L-carnitine, taurine, and several other vitamins and minerals. Upon
oral intake of the gluten-free DHA/EPA/GLA/antioxidant-rich nutritional liquid, the
essential omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids EPA and DHA, derived from refined marine
oil, and GLA, derived from borage oil, are incorporated into cell membranes and affect
the production of pro-inflammatory mediators, which elicits an anti-inflammatory effect
and may also prevent infections. The antioxidants, including ascorbic acid, beta-carotene,
and tocopherols, neutralize free radicals, thereby protecting tissues and organs from
oxidative damage. Medium chain triglycerides (MCT) and large chain triglycerides (LCT)
in this supplement enhance fat absorption and increase calorie intake. Additionally,
this nutritional supplement may prevent malnutrition and weight loss.;
Drug name : Oxepa;
Origin ID : C128027;
UMLS CUI : C4289028;
Semantic type(s)
- Food [UMLS semantic type]
- concept_is_in_subset
