Use of a modified sweet whey and a modified sweet whey containing infant formula for promoting the postnatal development of the infant central nervous system and related cognitive functions
AssigneeSociete des Produits Nestle S.A.
InventorMagali Faure
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Abstract
The invention relates to modified sweet whey protein (MSWP) for promoting the establishment of healthy and normal cognitive function in young mammals. In particular, the invention relates to the use of MSWP for promoting development of the brain structures responsible for cognitive functions (e.g. cortex and its associated neural pathways) and/or to reverse retardation and/or to prevent retardation of the establishment of cognitive functions. Humans or animals and, in particular, a foetus, pre-term or term born infant, toddler or child or a young adult may benefit from the invention.
Claims18
A method for promoting a healthy establishment of cognitive function and/or repair of or reduction in a severity of cognitive function impairment in a young mammal, the method comprising administering to the young mammal in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising a modified sweet whey protein preparation, wherein the modified sweet whey protein (MSWP) preparation comprises 28 wt % to 99 wt % protein, and
- wherein the MSWP contains 0 to 3% caseino-glyco-macropeptide (CGMP) by weight of the total proteins.
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