Enteral composition for malabsorbing patients
US5661123A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/018
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a method for providing nutrition to non-catabolic and moderately catabolic patients. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition includes a peptide based protein source of hydrolyzed whey, a lipid source, and a carbohydrate source. Preferably, the protein source includes approximately 22% to about 27% of the total calories. The composition has a caloric density of approximately 1000 Kcal/L and a low osmolality of approximately 300 to 450 mOsm/Kg H.sub.2 O. Still further, the composition of the present invention also includes increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals.
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