Abstract:
A liquid nutritional composition includes a source of epigallocatechin gallate and at least one of a source of protein, a source of carbohydrate, and a source of fat. The liquid nutritional composition includes gallocatechin gallate and epigallocatechin gallate in a ratio of about 1:20 to about 1:0.60. At least a portion of the gallocatechin gallate is formed by epimerization of the epigallocatechin gallate as a result of application of heat to the liquid nutritional composition. Methods of making the liquid nutritional composition are also provided.
Abstract:
The combination of potato protein, intact rice protein and hydrolyzed rice protein, replaces a portion of the vegetable protein in a nutrition shake or other nutritional composition intended for oral consumption. By suitable selection of the types and amounts of these proteins the overall cost of manufacturing the nutritional composition can be reduce without adversely affecting its other desirable properties such as nutritional value, stability, taste and mouthfeel.
Abstract:
Methods of increasing muscle strength and mobility in a subject experiencing significant physical inactivity include administering gamma linolenic acid to the subject as part of a nutritional composition containing fat and at least one of protein and carbohydrate. Administration of the nutritional composition to the subject increases muscle strength and mobility of the subject by increasing levels of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator-1α (PGC-1α) in muscle of the subject.
Abstract:
Liquid nutritional compositions include specific combinations of protein, carbohydrate, and fat for the nutritional support of individuals with particular needs, such as individual suffering from obesity. The compositions comprise a source of at least one omega-6 fatty acid and a source of at least one omega-3 fatty acid with a ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 of 1:5 to 1:1. In a preferred form the compositions comprise at least one hydrolysed dairy protein selected from hydrolysed whey protein and hydrolysed casein protein or mixtures thereof. Methods of administering such nutritional compositions are also provided. Further liquid nutritional compositions comprise protein in an amount of 1-12% by weight of the liquid nutritional composition, vitamin C and copper, wherein the protein comprises a mixture of whey protein and casein with a majority of the whey protein having a degree of hydrolysis greater than 20%. Methods for improving vitamin C stability in these liquid nutritional compositions are also provided.
Abstract:
A nutritional composition including an oxidizable oil and rosmarinic acid is provided. The rosmarinic acid protects the flavor and aroma of the nutritional composition by reducing oxidation of the oxidizable oil and reducing or otherwise masking off-flavors and aromas.
Abstract:
Protein systems useful in nutritional compositions are disclosed. By suitable selection of the types and amounts of vegetable protein, for example rice protein, in the protein system the overall cost of manufacturing the nutritional composition can be reduced without adversely affecting its other desirable properties such as nutritional value, stability, solubility, taste, and mouthfeel.
Abstract:
Methods and nutritional compositions are disclosed for attenuating muscle protein degradation, preserving lean body mass, or both in a subject in need thereof. Generally, the nutritional composition includes a source of fat, a source of protein, a source of carbohydrate, a source of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate, at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid, at least one monounsaturated fatty acid, at least one vitamin, and at least one mineral. The nutritional composition also generally has from 10 grams to 25 grams of protein and from 240 kcal to 500 kcal per serving.
Abstract:
A translucent, high acid, low viscosity, high caloric density liquid nutritional composition and methods of making the liquid nutritional composition are provided. The liquid nutritional composition is translucent and has a viscosity of 25 to 100 centipoise, a caloric density of 50 to 200 kcal per 100 mL, and a pH of 2 to 4.6.
Abstract:
Methods of increasing skeletal muscle protein synthesis in a subject are provided. Methods of increasing or maintaining mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) activation are also provided. Such methods include a step of administering at least one serving per day of a composition including 20 to 2,000 mg of a green tea extract per serving to the subject.
Abstract:
A method of promoting bone health in a moderately malnourished individual is provided. The method includes treating the moderately malnourished individual with a nutritional composition that contains a carbohydrate blend. The carbohydrate blend includes a source of at least one carbohydrate that provides rapidly available glucose, a source of at least one carbohydrate that provides slowly available glucose, and a source of at least one non-digestible carbohydrate or resistant starch.