Infant formulas containing docosahexaenoic acid and lutein

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9861120
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14512144

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Disclosed are infant formulas and corresponding methods of using them to promote retinal health and vision development in infants. The formulas, which are free of egg phospholipids and comprise fat, protein, carbohydrate, vitamins, and minerals, including docosahexaenoic acid and, on a ready-to-feed basis, at least about 50 mcg/liter of lutein, wherein the weight ratio of lutein (mcg) to docosahexaenoic acid (mg) is from about 1:2 to about 10:1. The formulas are also believed to be especially useful in reducing the risk of retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants.

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ABBOTT LABORATORIES100 ABBOTT PARK RD ABBOTT PARK IL 60064

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Barrett-Reis, Bridget Dublin, US 18 280
Mackey, Amy Columbus, US 5 233
Price, Pamela T Granville, US 4 72

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