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  • Early immunonutrition trials (early 2000s) yielded mixed results, showing limited benefits and potential harm with arginine and glutamine supplementation in critically ill patients.
  • Recent research indicates a paradigm shift towards individualized, precision-based nutrition strategies, termed immune-enhancing diets (IEDs).

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  • To review the evolving landscape of immunonutrition and immune-enhancing diets (IEDs).
  • To highlight current evidence and guidelines regarding the use of IEDs in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of key immunonutrition trials and recent studies on IEDs.
  • Analysis of current clinical guidelines and expert recommendations.

Main Results:

  • Initial immunonutrition approaches faced challenges, particularly with specific amino acid formulations.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids show potential benefits in specific patient populations, including traumatic brain injury and critical illness-induced muscle wasting.
  • Current guidelines advocate for the selective use of IEDs in conditions such as cancer and chronic inflammatory diseases.

Conclusions:

  • The field of immunonutrition has progressed towards more tailored and evidence-based approaches.
  • Immune-enhancing diets (IEDs) represent a refined strategy, with specific applications recommended for certain patient groups.
  • Further research into precision nutrition is warranted to optimize patient outcomes.