Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to nutritional compositions comprising a fructo- oligosaccharaide (FOS) in an amount of 35 to 44% by weight; a polysaccharide that is not a partially hydrolyzed guar gum such as, for example, an arabinogalactan in an amount of 50% to 38% by weight; and inulin in an amount of 12% to 24% by weight. The FOS and the polysaccharide may be present in a weight ratio of about 1:1. More specifically, the FOS and inulin may be present in a weight ratio of about 7:3. Also provided are methods of promoting gut microbiota balance and health. The methods include administering an effective amount of the nutritional composition to patients in need of same.
Abstract:
Pursuant to the present invention, methods and compositions are provided for providing long-term tube-fed nutrition. More specifically, pursuant to the present invention, methods and compositions are provided for providing long-term tube-fed nutrition to cancer patients.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods and compositions for providing long- term tube-fed nutrition. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and compositions for providing long-term tube-fed maintenance to a patient.
Abstract:
This invention provides a composition and method for providing nutritional support to obese patients. The composition has an energy density between 0.4 and 0.9 kcal/ml and comprises a protein source which comprises at least 30% by weight whey protein and provides at least 30% of the total calories of the composition. The composition may include a carbohydrate source and a lipid source. Preferably, at least 50% by weight of the protein source is whey protein. The invention further extends to use of the composition in the prevention or treatment of malnutrition in obese patients.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a nutritional composition suitable for patients undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation such as cancer patients. The composition, which may be in powder or liquid form, comprises casein and whey proteins, TGF-β and free glutamine.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for preparing an enteral nutrition at the bed of a patient, which involves the use of a standard enteral solution to which is added, via a closed system, one or more compositions in module form, containing selected nutrients, adapted for a specific clinical condition. The present invention also pertains to the different modules, that are preferably in dry form and to the use thereof in the treatment and/or nourishment of a critically ill person.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods of providing long-term and tube-fed nutrition to patients requiring same. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and compositions for providing long-term nutrition to an elderly patient.
Abstract:
Nutritional compositions and methods of using the nutritional compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a nutritional composition including one or more proteins, one or more amino acids and one or more exogenous nucleotides. The nutritional compositions can be specifically used to assist a patient in weaning from partial or total parenteral nutrition to enteral nutrition with improved tolerance.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods of providing long-term and tube-fed nutrition to patients requiring same. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and compositions for providing long-term nutrition to an elderly patient.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a nutritional composition which is liquid and shelf-stable or powdered and reconstitutable. The composition has a fiber content of more than 2.5 g/ fibber per 100 ml of the composition. Furthermore, it has an energy content of 1.3-1.8 kcal/ ml. The composition is useful to improve and maintain gut comfort, restoring a well-balanced gut flora, especially in an elderly patient prone to malnutrition. The invention further relates to a process for preparing the nutritional composition.