Method and dietary composition for improving lipid digestibility
AssigneeNestec S.A.
InventorsGerardo Perez-Camargo, Avinash Patil, Carolyn Cupp
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Abstract
A method of providing a pet with a benefit relating to effective assimilation of a lipid is described wherein the pet is administered, as a part of, or in addition to its regular diet, an edible composition that contains an ingredient that maintains, promotes or enhances the capacity of the pet to digest lipid efficiently. The invention extends to compositions for use in promoting lipid assimilation in pets, particularly senior or elderly pets. The compositions include a pancreatic and either a liver or an intestinal mucosa function-promoter or both. In embodiments, the liver function-promoter may be selected from taurine, vitamins, minerals, glutathione and glutathione promoters.
Claims56
A method of providing a pet with a benefit relating to effective assimilation of a lipid or lipid fraction comprises the steps of administering to the pet, as a part of, or in addition to, its regular diet, an edible composition comprising a pancreatic function promoter and one or more of a liver function promoter and an intestinal mucosa function-promoter.
A method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the intestinal mucosa function promoter includes a fat transportation aid, agent or carrier.
A method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the benefit to the pet is related to at least one of gut function, outward appearance, pet-to-owner relationship, aging and general health aspects.
A method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the composition is in the form of a nutritionally balanced, ready-to-eat meal.
A method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the composition is administered as a meal supplement.
A nutrition management regimen for maintaining, improving, promoting or otherwise enhancing lipid digestibility comprises a dietary component for feeding regularly in an effective lipid assimilation-promoting amount, according to predetermined directions, to a pet animal, the dietary component comprising a pancreatic function promoter and one or more of a liver function promoter and an intestinal mucosa function-promoter.
An edible composition for use in maintaining, improving, promoting or otherwise enhancing lipid digestibility in a pet animal by regular administration to such animal, according to predetermined directions, the composition comprising a pancreatic function-promoter and at least one of a liver function-promoter and an intestinal mucosa function-promoter.
A method of improving the appearance of a pet animal comprising the step of increasing its capability to digest fat in its diet by feeding the pet a diet that contains a pancreatic function promoter and a liver function promoter, an intestinal mucosa function promoter or a combination thereof.
A method of providing a pet with a benefit relating to an effective assimilation of a lipid or lipid fraction comprising the steps of administering to the pet an edible composition comprising a pancreatic function promoter and a promoter selected from the group consisting of a liver function promoter and an intestinal mucosa function-promoter.
A nutrition management regimen comprising a dietary component for feeding regularly in an effective lipid assimilation-promoting amount, according to predetermined directions, to a pet animal, the dietary component comprising a pancreatic function promoter and at least one or more of a promoter selected from the group consisting of liver function promoter and an intestinal mucosa function-promoter.
An edible composition in a pet animal comprising a pancreatic function-promoter and at least one promoter selected from the group consisting of a liver function-promoter and an intestinal mucosa function-promoter in an amount sufficient to effect lipid digestibility in the pet.
A method of improving the appearance of a pet animal comprising the step of increasing the pet's capability to digest fat in its diet by feeding the pet a diet that contains a pancreatic function promoter and a promoter selected from the group consisting of a liver function promoter, an intestinal mucosa function promoter or a combination thereof.
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