Isoflavone compositions for reducing accumulation of body fat in male mammals, and methods for their use
AssigneeNestec S.A.
InventorYuanlong Pan
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Abstract
Edible compositions useful for weight management in male animals are disclosed. The compositions comprise one or more isoflavones or isoflavone metabolites and are particularly useful for reducing or preventing the accumulation of body fat. Also disclosed are methods useful for weight management in an animal utilizing compositions comprising one or more isoflavones. The compositions and methods are particularly useful for the reduction or prevention of body fat accumulation during periods of excess caloric intake, and preferably have a sparing effect on lean body mass.
Claims14
A method for reducing fat accumulation in a canine consuming calories in excess of its minimum daily requirement, the method comprising identifying a canine, determining that the canine is consuming calories in excess of its minimum daily requirement, and providing to the canine on a regular basis a comestible composition comprising one or more isoflavones that metabolize to equol in an amount effective for reducing deposition of subcutaneous or intramuscular fat in the body of the canine.
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