Nutritional supplements for aged pets

• US 20010043983A1
• Filed: 01/25/2001
• Published: 11/22/2001
• Est. Priority Date: 01/25/2000
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Nathan D. Hamilton
• Original Assignee: Nathan D. Hamilton
• Inventors: Hamilton, Nathan D.
• Application Number:
  US09/770,535
• Publication Number:
  US 20010043983A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 426/635
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 20/10 Organic substances
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 20/105 Aliphatic or alicyclic compounds
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 20/121 containing oxygen or sulfur as hetero atom
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 20/142 Amino acids; Derivatives thereof
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 20/147 Polymeric derivatives, e.g. peptides or proteins
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 20/158 Fatty acids; Fats; Products containing oils or fats
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 20/163 Sugars; Polysaccharides
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 30/00 Processes specially adapted for preservation of materials in order to produce animal feeding-stuffs
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 50/00 Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 50/40 for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 50/42 Dry feed
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 50/48 Moist feed
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 50/70 for birds
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 50/80 for aquatic animals, e.g. fish, crustaceans or molluscs

Abstract

Disclosed herein are compositions to meet the needs of aged pets and other animals. Pet foods, pet treats and pet supplements with anti-aging effects are disclosed whose compositions include the R-α-lipoic acid in the amount of 0.10 grams to 1.5 grams and L-carnitine in the amount of 0.10 grams to 3 grams in addition to the usual composition. Optionally, coenzyme Q can be added in an amount of at least 1 mg/day. Optionally, creatine can be added in an amount of at least 0.2 grams/day. These additional components fight age-related declines in mitochondrial function, which result in less energy and other signs of aging.

Claims

1. A pet food with anti-aging properties, the food comprising

a) an effective amount of a suitable antioxidant;

b) an effective amount of a carnitine;

c) carbohydrate;

d) protein;

e) fat; and

e) fiber.

2. The pet food of

claim 1

wherein the carnitine is ALC and the effective amount is about 0.1 grams to 3 grams.

3. The pet food of

claim 1

in which the antioxidant is R-α

-lipoic acid in the amount of 0.1 grams to 1.5 grams.

4. The pet food of

claim 1

, further comprising coenzyme Q in the amount of at least about 1 mg/day.

5. The pet food of

claim 1

, further comprising creatine in the amount of at least about 0.2 grams/day.

6. A pet treat with anti-aging properties, the treat comprising

a) an effective amount of a suitable antioxidant;

b) an effective amount of a carnitine;

c) at least one energy source; and

d) flavors.

7. The pet treat of

claim 6

wherein the carnitine is ALC and the effective amount is about 0.1 grams to 3 grams.

8. The pet treat of

claim 6

in which the antioxidant is R-α

-lipoic acid in the amount of about 0.1 grams to 1.5 grams.

9. The pet treat of

claim 6

, further comprising coenzyme Q in the amount of at least about 1 mg/day.

10. The pet treat of

claim 6

, further comprising creatine in the amount of at least about 0.2 grams/day.

11. A pet supplement with anti-aging properties, the supplement comprising

a) an effective amount of a suitable antioxidant;

and

b) an effective amount of a carnitine.

12. The supplement of

claim 11

wherein the carnitine is ALC and the effective amount is about 0.1 grams to 3 grams.

13. The supplement of

claim 11

in which the antioxidant is R-α

-lipoic acid in the amount of 0.1 grams to 1.5 grams.

14. The supplement of

claim 11

, further comprising coenzyme Q in the amount of at least about 1 mg/day.

15. The supplement of

claim 11

, further comprising creatine in the amount of at least about 0.2 grams/day.