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Compounding of an all-in-one admixture should aim to reduce the amount of air in the PN bag to reduce the extent of lipid peroxidation.
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The statement is true because compounding an all-in-one admixture with reduced air in the PN (parenteral nutrition) bag helps to minimize lipid peroxidation. Lipid peroxidation is a process where free radicals attack and damage lipids, leading to oxidative stress. By reducing the amount of air in the PN bag, the exposure of lipids to oxygen is decreased, thereby reducing the extent of lipid peroxidation. This is important because lipid peroxidation can lead to the formation of harmful byproducts that can cause cellular damage and contribute to various health issues.