Food product for reducing muscle breakdown and methods thereof
US11672263B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2200/316
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods of determining the levels of 3-methylhistidine before and after a meal in a companion animal, wherein the meal is a pet foodstuff having a particular protein to fat ratio, which is useful in decreasing the levels of 3-methydlhistidine post-prandially and having the beneficial effects as described herein. The pet foodstuff comprises a ratio of protein to fat of 1:0.27 to 1:0.63 on a gram:gram as fed or dry matter basis. The pet foodstuff described is fed to a companion animal for use in reducing and/or preventing sarcopenia. The present invention also relates to methods of feeding the pet foodstuff described and/or dietary regimes to provide the companion animal with the benefit of reducing and/or preventing sarcopenia.
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