Use of tryptophan rich peptides
AssigneeCampina B.V.
InventorsMarjoleine Maria Theodora Gerarda Bartels-Arntz, Johannes Maria Josef Margaretha Steijns, Petronella Wilhelmina Josephina Rosa Caessens
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Abstract
The novel use of peptides derived from whey protein hydrolysate as active ingredient in a medicament or as food ingredient for elevating the cholescystokinin level in the blood, and for preventing or treatment of overweight and/or obesity, in an animal, including human, in need thereof.
Claims15
A method for elevating the cholecystokinin level in the blood of an animal, including human, in need thereof, comprising the step of administering to said animal an effective amount of α-lactalbumin enriched whey protein hydrolysate.
A method for treating excess weight and/or obesity of an animal, including human, in need thereof, comprising the step of administering to said animal an effective amount of α-lactalbumin enriched whey protein hydrolysate.
A method for increasing satiety in an animal, including human, in need thereof, comprising the step of administering to said animal an effective amount of α-lactalbumin enriched whey protein hydrolysate.
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