GREENBERG, NORMAN, ALAN,BREUILLE, DENIS,ROUGHEAD, ZAMZAM, KABIRY (FARIBA),BOLSTER, DOUG,MAGER, JENNIFER
申请号:
SG2013073986
公开号:
SG194065A1
申请日:
2012.04.18
申请国别(地区):
SG
年份:
2013
代理人:
摘要:
Nutritional compositions for maximizing muscle protein synthesis while minimizing the catabolism of muscle proteins and methods of using same are provided. In this manner, the nutritional compositions may provide for retention of lean body mass, which helps to avoid loss of independence and functionality, as well as to improve quality of life especially in the elderly at risk of sarcopenia and frailty. The nutritional compositions include α-hydroxyisocaproic acid and α-ketoglutarate. The composition may include other functional ingredients such as, but not limited to whey protein including whey protein micelles, prebiotic fibers, citrulline, eicosapentaenoic acid, L-carnitine, nucleotides, and amino acids. Methods of administering such nutritional products to individuals in need of same are also provided.