Methods for improving tolerance, digestion, and lipid soluble nutrient absorption in an infant, toddler, or child
US9446005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are nutritional formulations including predigested fats that can be administered to preterm infants, infants, toddlers, and children for improving tolerance, digestion, and absorption of nutrients and for reducing the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis, colic, and short bowel syndrome. The predigested fats include fatty acid-containing monoglycerides and/or a fatty acid component.
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