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Composition for nutritionally improving glucose control and insulin action

US8067359B2 · kind B2 · utility

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32Claims

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Assignee

NESTEC S.A. · CH

Inventors

Kenneth C. Hayes · Wellesley, US
Norman Alan Greenberg · New Hope, US
John P. Troup · Aliso Viejo, US
Anne L. Falk · Salt Lake City, US
Gianni Biolo · Trieste, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 4, 2006
Grant date	Nov 29, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 15, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA23V2002/00
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a method and composition for nutritionally improving glucose and insulin balance in an individual. The invention further provides a method for treating a comorbidity of diabetes. In one embodiment, the invention provides a nutritional formulation comprising: a protein source; a fat source; and a carbohydrate source, wherein the protein source, the fat source, and the carbohydrate source are in a ratio of about 1:1:1, each comprising about one third of the total calories of the composition.

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