Dietary method for modulating glucose metabolism and associated conditions and increasing longevity
AssigneeThe Iams Company
InventorsGregory Dean Sunvold, Michael Anthony Ceddia, Jacqueline Sinclair Rand
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Abstract
The invention provides a method for treating abnormal glucose metabolism and insulin resistance in an animal by feeding a diet comprising high protein and moderate amounts of carbohydrate and fat. The invention also provides a method for treating conditions associated with insulin resistance or decreased longevity by feeding an animal such diets.
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A method for treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of abnormal glucose metabolism, insulin resistance, diabetes, pre-diabetes, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperlipidemia, and combinations thereof in an animal comprising administering to the animal a diet formulation comprising moderate amounts of carbohydrate and fat in combination with higher amounts of protein.
A method for increasing longevity of an animal comprising administering to the animal a diet formulation comprising moderate amounts of carbohydrate and fat in combination with higher amounts of protein.
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