Nestec S.a.

Julio Boza

Olivier Ballevre

Constance Whippie

Paul-Andre Finot

Paul-André Finot

Denis Breuille

Claudia Roessle

Thomas Schweizer

Clara-Lucia Garcia-Rodenas

Krishna Anantharaman

Véronique Jaussan

A method is provided for the prevention and treatment of patients having impaired gastro-intestinal tract function. The method comprises the steps of administering to a patient requiring same free amino acids including about 9.0% to about 17.0% glutamic acid.

Composition comprising free amino acids

A method of providing glutamine to a patient. A nutritional composition which includes whey protein, or a protein mixture which simulates the amino acid profile of whey protein, as a protein source is enterally administered to the patient. The whey protein may be a hydrolyzed whey protein. The patient may be a stressed patient, pre-term baby, or athlete.

Method for providing glutamine

A composition is described that can be used in prevention or treatment of patients having impaired gastro-intestinal tract function. The composition comprises free amino acids including about 9.0% to about 17.0% glutamic acid. Methods of treatment of impaired gastro-intestinal tract function are described.

The present invention relates to a method for preparing an enteral nutrition at the bed of a patient, which involves the use of a standard enteral solution to which is added, via a closed system, one or more compositions in module form, containing selected nutrients, adapted for a specific clinical condition. The present invention also pertains to the different modules, that are preferably in dry form and to the use thereof in the treatment and/or nourishment of a critically ill person.

Nutritional modules

A nutritional composition for providing glutamine to a human or animal. The protein source of the composition includes carob protein which is rich in glutamine. A source of Met may also be included. The composition may be used in the treatment of stressed patients; for example those patients who are critically ill, suffering from sepsis, injury, burns, or inflammation, or who are recovering from surgery. Further, the composition may be used to raise plasma glutamine levels; for example in athletes after intense exercise.

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Julio Boza