Composition comprising siallyllactose for use in enhancing learning skills and memory function
AssigneeSociete des Produits Nestle S.A.
InventorsZhizhong Dong, Yujie Shi, Bing Wang
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Abstract
This invention relates to the use of a nutritional composition comprising sialylated oligosaccharides for enhancing cognitive development and learning skills in mammals. The nutritional composition comprises 3′-Siallylactose (3′-SL) and 6′-Siallylactose (6′-SL) in a weight ratio between 10:1 and 1:10 and is specifically for use in enhancing learning skills and/or enhancing memory function in an individual by increasing the sialic acid (Neu5Ac) concentration in the brain of said individual.
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A method for enhancing learning skills and/or enhancing memory function in an individual that is healthy, the method comprising administering a nutritional composition comprising 3′-Sialyllactose (3′-SL) and 6′-Sialyllactose (6′-SL) in a weight ratio between 10:1 and 1:10 to the individual, and the nutritional composition does not contain N-acetylated oligosaccharide.
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