Patent ID: 8652508

Claim:
A method of treating essential fatty acid deficiency in a subject, comprising: a) administering to said subject a dietary formulation suitable for total enteral nutrition, comprising as the sole source of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids: i. about 2-60% by calories of a C 20 or longer omega 3 fatty acid; ii. about 0.05% to 1% by calories of arachidonic acid; iii. from about 0% to <1% linoleic acid; and iv. from about 0% to <1% alpha-linoleic acid; wherein the ratio of C 20 or longer omega-3 fatty acid to arachidonic acid is from about 10:1 to about 40:1, and wherein the fatty acids provide 5-60% of the total calories of the formulation; to thereby alleviate symptoms, diminish disease extent, delay or slow disease progression, or stabilize the condition of the subject.