Liquid nutritional product for persons receiving renal dialysis

• US 5,108,767 A
• Filed: 06/10/1991
• Issued: 04/28/1992
• Est. Priority Date: 06/10/1991
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
• Original Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
• Inventors: Cockram, David B., Knisley, Tina M., Gluvna, Judith A., Mulchandani, Rohini P.
• Primary Examiner(s): Cintins, Marianne
• Assistant Examiner(s): Cook, Rebecca
• Application Number:
  US07/712,768
• Time in Patent Office: 323 Days
• Field of Search: 514/7, 514/2, 426/73, 426/74, 426/590, 426/657, 426/656, 426/72
• US Class Current: 426/72
• CPC Class Codes: A23L 33/15 Vitamins
• CPC Class Codes: A23L 33/165 Complexes or chelates
• CPC Class Codes: A23L 33/175 Amino acids
• CPC Class Codes: A23L 33/19 Dairy proteins
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2002/00 Food compositions, function of food ingredients or processes for food or foodstuffs
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/032 Citric acid
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/0612 Carnitine
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/0644 Taurine
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/154 Water
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/156 Mineral combination undefined extract A23V2250/1638
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/1578 Calcium
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/1592 Iron
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/161 Magnesium
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/1612 Manganese
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/1614 Sodium
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/1642 Zinc
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/1842 Lecithin
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/188 Oleic acid
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/30 Other Organic compounds
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/304 Choline
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/5118 : Starch
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/54246 : Casein
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/628 : Saccharose, sucrose
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/70 : Vitamins
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/702 : Vitamin A
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/704 : Vitamin B
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/705 : Vitamin B5 pantothenic acid
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/708 : Vitamin C
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/71 : Vitamin D
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/712 : Vitamin E

Abstract

A liquid nutritional product is specially formulated to meet the needs of a person receiving renal dialysis. The caloric distribution, vitamins and minerals, and electrolytes are carefully controlled. The source of magnesium in the product is a calcium magnesium caseinate.

Claims

1. A liquid nutritional product containing protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals comprising in an 8 fluid ounce serving of the product:

(a) about 14.25 g to about 22 g of protein;

(b) about 150 mg to about 240 mg of sodium;

(c) about 200 mg to about 280 mg of potassium;

(d) about 175 mg to about 325 mg of chloride;

(e) about 25 mg to about 75 mg of magnesium;

(f) about 225 mg to about 420 mg of calcium;

(g) about 125 mg to about 210 mg of phosphorus;

(h) about 1.75 mg to about 2.8 mg of vitamin B6;

(i) about 200 mcg to about 275 mcg of folic acid;

(j) about 15 mg to about 50 mg of vitamin C;

(k) not more than about 500 IU of vitamin A; and

(l) not more than about 40 IU of vitamin D;

(m) about 355 to 593 calories;

wherein the magnesium is present solely in the form of calcium magnesium caseinate.

2. A liquid nutritional product according to claim 1 wherein the caloric distribution of the product is:

about 12% to 19% protein;

about 40% to 55% fat; and

about 31% to 51% carbohydrate.

3. A liquid nutritional product according to claim 1 wherein an 8 fluid ounce serving of the product provides about 35 g to about 66 g of carbohydrate.

4. A liquid nutritional product according to claim 1 wherein an 8 fluid ounce serving of the product provides about 15 g to about 30 g of fat.

5. A liquid nutritional product according to claim 1 wherein the product has a viscosity of not greater than about 130 cps.

6. A liquid nutritional product according to claim 1 wherein an 8 fluid ounce serving of the product further comprises about 18 mcg to about 40 mcg of selenium.

7. A liquid nutritional product according to claim 1 wherein an 8 fluid ounce serving of the product further comprises about 20 mg to about 120 mg of L-carnitine.

8. A liquid nutritional product according to claim 1 further comprising dietary fiber.

9. A liquid nutritional product containing protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals comprising in an 8 fluid ounce serving of the product:

(a) about 14.25 g to about 22 g of protein;

(b) about 140 mg to about 240 mg of sodium;

(c) about 200 mg to about 280 mg of potassium;

(d) about 175 mg to about 325 mg of chloride;

(e) about 25 mg to about 75 mg of magnesium;

(f) about 225 mg to about 420 mg of calcium;

(g) about 125 mg to about 210 mg of phosphorus;

(h) about 1.75 mg to about 2.5 mg of vitamin B6;

(i) about 200 mcg t about 275 mcg of folic acid;

(j) about 25 mg of vitamin C;

(k) not more than about 500 IU of vitamin A; and

(l) not more than about 40 IU of vitamin D;

(m) about 355 to 593 calories;

wherein the magnesium is present in the form of a calcium magnesium caseinate.

10. A liquid nutritional product according to claim 9 comprising in an 8 fluid ounce serving of the product.

(a) about 16.6 g of protein;

(b) about 197 mg of sodium;

(c) about 251 mg of potassium;

(d) about 240 mg of chloride;

(e) about 50 mg of magnesium;

(f) about 326 mg of calcium;

(g) about 163 mg of phosphorus;

(h) about 2.04 mg of vitamin B6;

(i) about 250 mcg of folic acid;

(j) about 25 mg of vitamin C;

(k) not more than about 250 IU of vitamin A; and

(l) not more than about 20 IU of vitamin D.

11. A liquid nutritional product according to claim 9 wherein the caloric distribution of the product is:

about 12% to 19% protein;

about 4% to 55% fat; and

about 31% to 51% carbohydrate.

12. A liquid nutritional product according to claim 9 wherein the source of the protein comprises caseinates.

13. A liquid nutritional product according to claim 9 wherein an 8 fluid ounce serving of the product provides about 35 g to about 66 g of carbohydrate.

14. A liquid nutritional product according to claim 9 wherein an 8 fluid ounce serving of the product provides about 15 g to about 30 g of fat.

15. A liquid nutritional product according to claim 9 wherein the product has a viscosity of not greater than about 130 cps.

16. A liquid nutritional product according to claim 9 wherein an 8 fluid ounce serving of the product further comprises about 18 mcg to about 40 mcg of selenium.

17. A liquid nutritional product according to claim 9 wherein and 8 fluid ounce serving of the product further comprises about 20mg to about 120 mg of L-carnitine.

18. A liquid nutritional product according to claim 9 further comprising dietary fiber.

19. A liquid nutritional product according to claim 9 wherein the calcium magnesium caseinate comprises about 50-60% calcium caseinate and about 40-50% magnesium caseinate.