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AssigneesNestec S.A., Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)
InventorsDominique Dardevet, Isabelle Savary-Auzeloux, Didier Remond, Lydie Combaret, Gary Williamson, Magali Faure, Denis Breuille
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The present invention generally relates to the field of medical nutrition. For example, the present invention provides a composition that can be used to treat, prevent and/or reverse muscle atrophy related to immobilization and its consequences. One embodiment of the present invention concerns a composition comprising a leucine and antioxidants that can be used in accelerating muscle recovery after muscle atrophy.
A method for use in the treatment or prevention of muscle atrophy caused by immobilization comprising administering a composition comprising leucine in an amount of between 2 and 10 weight-% based on total dry weight of the composition, about 10-50 g isoleucine per kg of the composition, about 10-50 g valine per kg of the composition, and at least one antioxidant to an individual in need of same.
Method in accordance with claim 3, wherein immobilization is caused by bed rest and/or by plastering.
Food composition comprising per kg:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.