Method for reducing and controlling immunoglobulin concentrations
AssigneeNestec S.A.
InventorsSusan Trimbo, David Madsen, W. Bruce Rowe
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method for reducing and controlling antigen-specific immunoglobulin concentrations in a patient. In addition, the present invention provides a method for maintaining physiological functions of the intestine in a patient. Pursuant to the present invention, the composition includes a protein source, a carbohydrate source, a fat source, and a specialized vitamin and mineral profile.
Claims18
A method for reducing antigen-specific IgE or IgM concentrations in a patient suffering from a gastrointestinal disorder comprising the step of administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising:
- a protein source comprising approximately 10% to 30% of the total calories;
- a carbohydrate source comprising approximately 25% to 60% of the total calories;
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- a lipid source comprising approximately 15% to 45% of the total calories wherein the lipid source comprises both a medium chain triglyceride and a long chain triglyceride.
A method for controlling antigen-specific IgE or IgM concentrations in a patient suffering from a gastrointestinal disorder comprising the step of administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising:
- a protein source comprising approximately 10% to 30% of the total calories;
- a carbohydrate source comprising approximately 25% to 60% of the total calories;
- a lipid source comprising approximately 15% to 45% of the total calories wherein the lipid source comprises a medium chain triglyceride and a long chain triglyceride;
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- a source of vitamins and minerals.
A method for maintaining nutritional status of a patient while sustaining physiological functions of the intestine and reducing IgE and IgM levels in the patient comprising the step of enterally administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising:
- a protein source comprising approximately 10% to 30% of the total calories;
- a carbohydrate source comprising approximately 25% to 60% of the total calories;
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- a lipid source comprising approximately 15% to 45% of the total calories.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.