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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2003
Gerardo Perez-camargo, St. Joseph, MO (US);
Avinash Patil, St. Joseph, MO (US);
Carolyn J Cupp, Liberty, MO (US);
Armand Malnoe, Epalinges, CH;
Gerardo Perez-Camargo, St. Joseph, MO (US);
Avinash Patil, St. Joseph, MO (US);
Carolyn J Cupp, Liberty, MO (US);
Armand Malnoe, Epalinges, CH;
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Abstract
A method of providing a pet with a benefit relating to effective assimilation of a lipid is described wherein the pet is administered, as a part of, or in addition to its regular diet, an edible composition that contains an ingredient that maintains, promotes or enhances the capacity of the pet to digest lipid efficiently. The invention extends to compositions for use in promoting lipid assimilation in pets, particularly senior or elderly pets. The compositions include pancreatic, liver and intestinal mucosa function-promoters. In embodiments, the liver function-promoter may be selected from taurine, emulsifiers, vitamins, minerals, glutathione and glutathione promoters.