Infant nutritional product with RRR alpha-tocopherol
AssigneeAbbott Laboratories
InventorsChron-Si Lai, Matthew Kuchan, Gary Katz
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Abstract
This invention relates to a method of improving CNS maturation in an infant by administering a mixture of natural tocopherols, wherein the composition contains an optimum tocopherol profile similar to that found in human breast milk, and can encompass a tocopherol profile from early stage to transitional to mature human breast milk. For ease of administration and maximized efficacy, the optimized mixture of natural tocopherols are typically delivered in an oral dosage form with a limited level of non-RRR alpha-tocopherols to maximize efficacy of the RRR alpha-tocopherol on stimulating post-natal CNS development.
Claims18
A method of enhancing brain development in an individual, the method comprising administering to said individual a nutritional composition comprising:
- i) from 20 g/L to 50 g/L of fat;
- ii) from 10 g/L to 15 g/L of protein;
- iii) RRR alpha-tocopherol and RRR gamma-tocopherol, wherein a weight ratio of RRR alpha-tocopherol to RRR gamma-tocopherol is from 3.5:1 to 20:1;
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- iv) no more than 9 mg/L of a non-RRR alpha-tocopherol isomer.
A method of improving cognitive performance in an individual, the method comprising administering to said individual a nutritional composition comprising:
- i) from 20 g/L to 50 g/L of fat;
- ii) from 10 g/L to 15 g/L of protein;
- iii) RRR alpha-tocopherol and RRR gamma-tocopherol, wherein a weight ratio of RRR alpha-tocopherol to RRR gamma-tocopherol is from 3.5:1 to 20:1;
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- iv) no more than 9 mg/L of a non-RRR alpha-tocopherol isomer.
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