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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2018
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2016
N. V. Nutricia, Zoetermeer, NL;
Klaske Van Norren, Renkum, NL;
Adrianus Lambertus Bertholdus Van Helvoort, Wageningen, NL;
Joyce Faber, Goor, NL;
Robert Johan Joseph Hageman, Wageningen, NL;
Arjan Paul Vos, Bennekom, NL;
N. V. Nutricia, , NL;
Abstract
The invention relates to a nutritional composition comprising (a) at least 18 en % of proteinaceous matter, said proteinaceous matter comprising whey; (b) at least 12 wt % of leucine, based on total proteinaceous matter; and (c) a lipid fraction comprising at least a ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid selected from the group of eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, eicosatetraenoic acid and docosapentaenoic acid for improving the muscle function in a mammal, for improving daily activity, for improving physical performance, for providing a better prognosis in terms of extended life-expectancy, for improving compliance to an anti-cancer therapy or for improving a quality of life.