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OwnerZudin PUTHUCHEARY, Angela MCNELLY +2inventors
InventorsZudin PUTHUCHEARY, Angela MCNELLY, Danielle BEAR, Anne LANGAN
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A feeding composition comprising 60% to 90% by kCal contribution fat, 5% to 35% by kCal contribution protein and up to 10% by kCal contribution carbohydrate is provided for use in treating and/or preventing muscle atrophy in patients who are critically ill. The fat comprises medium chain triglycerides and long chain triglycerides. The proportion of fat comprising medium chain triglycerides is 25% to 90% by kCal contribution. The long chain triglycerides are derived from a vegetal source. The feeding composition is suitable for administration via a nasogastric tube.
A feeding composition comprising 60% to 90% by kCal contribution fat, 5% to 35% by kCal contribution protein and up to 10% by kCal contribution carbohydrate for use in treating and/or preventing muscle atrophy in patients who are critically ill;
A feeding composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the proportion of fat comprising medium chain triglycerides is 55% to 90% by kCal contribution, preferably 60% to 85% by kCal contribution.
A feeding composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the protein is 10% to 30% by kCal contribution.
A feeding composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the carbohydrate is up to 8% by kCal contribution, preferably up to 6% by kCal contribution.
A feeding composition according to any preceding claim, further comprising micronutrients selected from vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
A feeding composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the composition is suitable for oral administration and/or enteral feeding e.g. via gastrostomy or nasogastric administration.
A feeding composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the patients are adults.
A feeding composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the patients are receiving high fat sedative.
A feeding composition according to any preceding claim, comprising 70% by kCal contribution fat, 26% by kCal contribution protein and 3% by kCal contribution carbohydrate;
A feeding composition according to any preceding claim, comprising 75% by kCal contribution fat, 20% by kCal contribution protein and 5% by kCal contribution carbohydrate;
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.