Infant formulas containing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and uses thereof
US6596302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods for providing nutrition and for enhancing neurological development of preterm infants are disclosed. Also disclosed is an improved nutritional composition containing specified amounts of DHA and AA as well as their precursor essential fatty acids alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids. The methods involve feeding LCP supplemented, nutrient-enriched formulas for an extended feeding regimen, typically until at least 3 months corrected age (CA), preferably to 6 or even 12 months CA. The neurological developments, for example, visual development, motor development and language development were enhanced without findings of anthropometric growth faltering or inhibition.
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