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[Used for] 2 Stars Pre- and Post-Surgery Health 3.3 to 5 grams daily omega-3 fatty acids before and after surgery [Why] 
Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, have anti-inflammatory properties and may improve recovery and prevent infection after surgery. Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties,114 and animal studies suggest that supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids may improve recovery and prevent infection after surgery.115 , 116 A controlled human trial found that intravenous nutritional formulas containing omega-3 fatty acids given post-operatively lowered the production of inflammatory chemicals compared with standard nutritional formulas.117 Other human studies of omega-3 fatty acid-supplemented nutritional formulas used in surgery patients have included other supplemental nutrients as well and are discussed below.118
Fish Oil & Cod Liver Oil (EPA & DHA)