Perioperative Immunonutrition in Patients Undergoing Gynecologic or General Elective Surgery (PURPOSE)

INergy-FLD® is an immune modulating formula containing various ingredients including L-Arginine, whey protein isolate, and omega-6 fatty acid, aimed to attenuate excessive inflammatory responses without being immunosuppressive and to replenish nutrients that are depleted in a state of surgical stress, thereby enhancing the recovery process and decreasing the risk of infection. The volume of the beverage is 250mL per serving and patients will be asked to consume 3 servings periodically per day for 5 days prior to surgery and 5 days following surgery.