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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7413759 | Method of enhancing cognitive ability in infant fed DHA containing baby-food compositions Methods for enhancing cognitive ability in infants are shown. The methods comprise feeding infants baby-food compositions containing docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in an amount of at least about 0.5 mg per gram of the composition. Infants fed a composition containing DH... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7323206 | Reagents and methods for all-in-one total parenteral nutrition for neonates and infants Materials and methods for preparing and using All-in-One (“AIO”) formulations suitable for administration to infants and neonates for total parenteral nutrition are provided. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7323200 | Calcium fortified, soy based, infant nutritional formulas Disclosed are calcium fortified, soy-based, infant nutritional formulas, including powder, liquid, or concentrate embodiments comprising per 100 kcal of formula (A) lipid, preferably up to about 8.0 g, (B) carbohydrate, preferably from about 8.0 g to about 16.0 g, (... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7244412 | Methods for manipulating upper gastrointestinal transit, blood flow, and satiety, and for treating visceral hyperalgesia Disclosed is a method of manipulating the rate of upper gastrointestinal transit of a substance in a mammal. Also disclosed are methods of manipulating satiety and post-prandial visceral blood flow. A method of treating visceral pain or visceral hypersensitivity in ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7229653 | Increasing the HDL level and the HDL/LDL ratio in human serium by balancing saturated and polyunsaturated dietary fatty acids A method of increasing the HDL concentration and the HDL/LDL concentration ratio in human serum by providing a balance between a sufficient and required proportion of cholesterol-free saturated fatty acids in the daily dietary fat of the human and a sufficient and r... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7223736 | Composition for the prevention and treatment of cachexia The present invention relates to methods and nutritional compositions for the prevention and treatment of cachexia and anorexia. The methods of the invention comprise administering a composition comprising effective amounts of ω-3 fatty acids such as alpha-linoleni... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223434 | Blended baby foods Processed baby foods are disclosed which are formulated with oils and/or nucleotides. Oils are added to yield an acceptable ratio of the essential fatty acids, linoleic acid (LA) and α-linolenic acid (ALA). A blend of 3–6 nucleotides may be added to yield a level... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7172778 | Food and vitamin preparations containing the natural isomer of reduced folates A composition for human or animal consumption for supplying folate which includes a natural isomer of reduced folate, such as (6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-formyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 10-formyl-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5,10... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7141266 | Baby-food compositions enhancing visual acuity and methods therefor Baby-food compositions that enhance visual acuity upon feeding to an infant are shown. The compositions contain docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in an amount of at least about 0.5 mg per gram of the composition. The source of the DHA can be from DHA-enriched coagulated eg... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7091244 | Process for preparing fat or oil containing unsaturated fatty acid A process for production of unsaturated fatty acid-containing oils which is characterized by culturing a microorganism belonging to the genus Mortierella subgenus Mortierella in a medium containing a nitrogen source derived from soybean, and collecting... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7090879 | Nutritional formula containing select carotenoid combinations Disclosed are nutritional formulas, including reconstitutable powders, comprising carbohydrate, protein and a lipid component containing a polyunsaturated fatty acid; and from about 0.25 to about 10 ppm, by weight of the total oil content of the infant formula, of a... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7081239 | Methods for manipulating upper gastrointestinal transit, blood flow, and satiety, and for treating visceral hyperalgesia Disclosed is a method of manipulating the rate of upper gastrointestinal transit of a substance in a mammal. Also disclosed are methods of manipulating satiety and post-prandial visceral blood flow. A method of treating visceral pain or visceral hypersensitivity in ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7070825 | Infant formula The present invention is directed to a new unit dose packaging for infant formula. The infant formula is manufactured as a tablet. One tablet will typically contain sufficient nutrients to produce a single serving of the formula (i.e. the amount of formula an averag... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7048906 | Methods of diagnosing and treating small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and SIBO-related conditions Disclosed is a method of treating small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or a SIBO-caused condition in a human subject. SIBO-caused conditions include irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, i... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6913778 | Infant formula compositions comprising increased amounts of alpha-lactalbumin An infant formula composition is provided comprising a whey fraction wherein 40% or less of the total protein in said fraction is alpha-lactalbumin and more than 8% of the total protein in said whey fraction is beta-lactoglobulin, with the proviso that the percentag... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6863918 | Infant formula with improved protein content An improved infant formula resulting in reduced constipation, abdominal discomfort and gastrointestinal problems, comprises at least one protein component having a phosphorus content of less than 0.75 g P/100 g protein, and at least one lipid component that can be e... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6811798 | Method for manufacturing a soy protein product This invention relates to a soy protein product with a modified sugar profile. The soy protein product has desirable flavor and functional properties. The soy protein product has a high sucrose and monosaccharide content and is low in indigestible oligosaccharides. ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6808725 | Preparations containing folic acid and a natural isomer of a reduced folate Disclosed is a composition which includes one or more natural isomers of reduced folate selected from the group consisting of (6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-formyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 10-formyl-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5,10... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6808736 | Soy hydrolysate based nutritional formulations Infant formulas and methods of providing nutrition to an infant are provided. The formula includes soy hydrolysate and other nutrients. ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6797309 | Soy protein product and process for its manufacture This invention relates to a soy protein product with a modified sugar profile. The soy protein product has desirable flavor and functional properties. The soy protein product has a high sucrose and monosaccharide content and is low in indigestible oligosaccharides. ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6777391 | Composition for an infant formula having a low threonine content A composition for an infant formula which comprises a low threonine content; a method of producing the composition; use of the composition in the manufacture of a medicament or nutritional product for addressing the nutritional needs and providing healthy growth of ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6730337 | Isotonic juice drink for children An isotonic drink that is especially designed for children between the ages of 6 and 12 years. The drink contains water, carbohydrates including fruit juice, a calcium source and vitamin C. The drink has an osmolality of about 300 to about 380 mOsm/kg and a pH of be... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6676985 | Bovine lactation associated immunotropic protein (CD14), encoding gene and application in B cell activation A protein purified from bovine colostral whey and isolated nucleotide sequences encoding the protein is identified. The isolated bovine protein is termed Bovine Lactation Associated Immunotropic (Bo-LAIT) protein. The human homologue of Bo-LAIT protein, H... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6673381 | Uses for food and vitamin preparations containing the natural isomer of reduced folates A composition for human or animal consumption for supplying folate which includes a natural isomer of reduced folate, such as (6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid. 5-methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-formyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 10-formyl-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6656903 | Baby food stimulating growth of the thymus A thymus growth stimulating baby food is provided, substantially composed of a fat component, as well as a carbohydrate component and a protein component of animal or vegetable or animal and vegetable but not human origin, whereby the protein component is... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6645543 | Infant formula with free amino acids and nucleotides A fat-rich powder provides the complete nutritional needs of an at-risk infant no more than one year old, who has acquired a milk allergy, such as cow's milk allergy ("CMA"), and/or an allergy to protein in "soy milk", as well as digestive or absorption p... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6627213 | Inhibition of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in breast fed infants Disclosed herein are infant supplements containing casein, a salt of casein, whey and/or a casein hydrolysate which are free of carbohydrate, and methods for their use with breast feeding babies. The supplements are designed to suppress serum bilirubin le... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6613367 | Infant formula The invention relates to products for complete nutrition of infants. The products are characterized by the type and amount of protein and carbohydrate and the increased levels of folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 or their functional equivalents. Thes... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6605310 | Calorically dense liquid oral supplement The present invention provides a liquid oral supplement and a method for using the same. The supplement provides at least 2.25 calories per ml and provides at least 15% by caloric content of protein.... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6599939 | Stabilized lipid composition, process of preparation and nutritional product containing it A stabilized lipid composition of randomly interesterified triacylglycerols (TAGs) that includes, by weight of fatty acid components, long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) having at least 20 carbon atoms and a degree of unsaturation of at leas... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6596767 | Infant formula and methods of improving infant stool patterns The invention is directed to an improved infant formula containing a lipid blend that softens the firmer stools associated with typical infant formula. A specific formula in accordance with the invention comprises carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and min... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6579551 | Baby-food compositions containing egg yolk and methods therefor Baby-food compositions containing about 5% to about 25% egg-yolk solids and an acidulant in an acceptable, shelf-stable, baby-food preparation is set forth. The acidulant can be an acid, a cultured food substance containing lactic acid or a fruit or veget... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6511696 | Infant formula with free amino acids and nucleotides A fat-rich powder provides the complete nutritional needs of an at-risk infant no more than one year old, who has acquired a milk allergy, such as cow's milk allergy ("CMA"), and/or an allergy to protein in "soy milk", as well as digestive or absorption p... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6506422 | Nutritional formula for phenylketonuria patients A nutritional formula for PKU patients. The nutritional formula has, as a protein source, a mixture of caseino-glyco-macropeptide and complementary essential amino acids other than Phe to provide a balanced amino acid profile. Vitamins and minerals suffic... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6472003 | Powdered human milk fortifier The invention relates to a powdered human milk fortifier comprising a protein component typically present in an amount of from about 24 wt/wt % to about 55 wt/wt % of the fortifier powder, and a fat component typically present in an amount of from about 1... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6458395 | Gelatinous food product and process for preparing the same The present invention provide a gelatinous food product for supplying balanced nutrition, which is a gel of an emulsified mixture comprising 10 to 50 wt. % of total solid content on a dry weight basis and 50 to 90 wt. % of water, the solid content contain... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6451360 | Method for treating a subject afflicted with intestinal malabsorption A composition for human or animal consumption for supplying folate which includes a natural isomer of reduced folate, such as (6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-formyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 10-formyl-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6436464 | Elemental nutritional products An emulsifying system for elemental diet compositions is provided that contains a protein source that may be a extensively hydrolyzed protein, free amino acids, short-chain peptides, or a mixture thereof; a lipid source; a carbohydrate source; and an emul... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6432457 | Confectionery product made of protein and carbohydrate materials present in a relative weight ratio higher than 1 The invention provides a confectionery bar containing a proteinaceous material and a carbohydrate material in a relative weight ratio higher than 1 (from 1:0 to about 1:0.999). The bar produced is very palatable and chewy and has good organoleptic propert... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6428832 | Late addition of PUFA in infant formula preparation process The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)-containing food, such as an infant formula, where a composition comprising a PUFA is added at a late stage of the infant formula preparation process in t... | 08/06/2002 |
