Rapid Incorporation of ω‐3 Fatty Acids Into Colonic Tissue After Oral Supplementation in Patients With Colorectal Cancer

Abstract

EPA is incorporated rapidly into colonic mucosa and colonic muscular layer in patients given 3 g of ω-3 FA daily for 7 days before surgery for colorectal cancer. This may lead to potential beneficially effects on (local) immune function, which might benefit these patients.