Method for improving bone mineralization
AssigneeAbbott Laboratories
InventorsJohn B. Lasekan, Marc L. Masor, Michael B. Montalto, John D. Benson
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method for increasing the bone mineralization of a human, and more preferably an infant or toddler. The method comprises administering to said human a source of calcium and a fat blend that is low in palmitic acid. The enhanced mineralization results in the production of a higher peak bone mass and correspondingly lowers the incidence of osteoporosis.
Claims9
A method for increasing bone mineralization in a juvenile comprising enterally feeding said juvenile a formula containing a source of calcium and a source of fat, in which the fatty acid profile of said fat contains at most about 19 weight % of palmitic acid.
A method for increasing bone mineralization in a juvenile comprising enterally feeding said juvenile a formula containing a source of calcium and a source of fat, in which said fat comprises, based on the weight of the total fat:
- a) about 35-55 weight % high oleic safflower oil or high oleic sunflower oil;
- b) about 20-40 weight % soy oil;
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- c) about 20-45 weight % coconut oil.
A method for enhancing bone mass accretion comprising administering to a toddler or infant a formula containing a source of calcium and a source of fat, in which said fat comprises, based on the weight of the total fat:
- a) from about 0 to about 56 weight % of corn oil;
- b) from about 25 to about 60 weight % of high oleic safflower oil, or high oleic sunflower oil,
- c) from about 20 to about 45 weight % of coconut oil, and;
- d) about 0-40 weight % soy oil;
- e) about 0-40 weight % safflower oil, with the proviso that the total weight % of oil does not exceed 100.
- f) from about 0 to about 35 weight % of MCT oil.
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