Accelerated action fatty acid (AAFA) promotes health of normal tissues and minimizes the toxic side effects of chemotherapy

摘要

The invention is a formulation and method of use for a nutritional dietary supplement to prevent the side effects of cancer therapy and thus augment the efficacy of treatment. Cancer therapy refers to treatment with various formulations of chemicals (chemotherapy), or combined modality therapies that may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or surgery. The formulation of the nutritional supplement is highly enriched in .omega.3 fatty acids. The preparation and packaging of the nutritional supplement are done under reducing conditions such as in the presence of nitrogen, to avoid oxidation of the compound. The invention further describes the method of pre-treatment of tumor-bearing mammals with the nutritional supplement such that it precedes the initiation of, then is continued concomitant with, the therapy. The invention describes a way to protect normal organ function and reduce inflammation, as exemplified by the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and bone marrow upon chemotherapy treatment. The invention describes a formulation and method for use that enhanced general well-being and normal behavior of the treated mammals.