Method of improving absorption of vitamin E by a pet animal

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8962007
APP PUB NO 20130295078A1
SERIAL NO

13908615

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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.

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  • NESTEC S.A.;MESTEC S.A.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cupp, Carolyn Jean Liberty, US 14 85
Malnoe, Armand Montaubion-Chardonney, CH 16 263
Patil, Avinash St. Joseph, US 10 44
Perez-Camargo, Gerardo St. Joseph, US 11 47

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