Compositions and methods comprising medium chain triglycerides for treatment of epilepsy
AssigneeNestec S.A.
InventorsYUANLONG PAN, Brian Michael Zanghi, Jean-Christophe Bouthegourd
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Abstract
The invention provides compositions and methods for treatment of epilepsy in an animal. In one embodiment, a method for treating epilepsy in a companion animal can comprise administering to the companion animal a food composition comprising a medium chain triglyceride (MCT), wherein the MCT is present in the food composition in an effective amount for reducing or preventing seizures when the food composition is administered to the companion animal.
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A method for treating epilepsy in a companion animal comprising administering to the companion animal a food composition comprising a medium chain triglyceride (MCT), wherein the MCT is present in the food composition in an effective amount for reducing or preventing seizures when the food composition is administered to the companion animal, wherein the MCT is of a formula (Formula 1):
- wherein the R′, R″, and R′″ esterified to the glycerol backbone are each independent fatty acids having 5-12 carbons.
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