Frantz, Nolan Zebulon,Gao, Xiangming,Friesen, Kim,Yamka, Ryan Michael
申请号:
AU2009270712
公开号:
AU2009270712B2
申请日:
2009.07.20
申请国别(地区):
AU
年份:
2013
代理人:
摘要:
The present invention relates to methods for enhancing the quality of life of a senior or super senior animal by feeding the animal a composition comprising at least one omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid and various combinations of amino acids, minerals, and antioxidants in amounts effective to enhance alertness, improve vitality, protect cartilage, maintain muscle mass, enhance digestibility, and improve skin and pelage quality. Beneficial changes in expression of genes associated with several biological pathways may be induced in an animal by feeding it said composition and are consistent with an enhancement in the quality of life of said animal.