Enteral formulation designed for optimized wound healing
First Claim
1. A method for providing nutritional support to a patient with an acute or chronic wound comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising:
- a protein source comprising an arginine source in an amount of at least 2% of the total calories in the composition and a proline source in an amount of at least 2% of the total calories in the composition;
a lipid source; and
a carbohydrate source.
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Abstract
The present invention provides an enteral nutritional formulation that meets the nutrient requirements of patients with wounds. The present invention meets the unique nutrient needs of the acute or chronic patient that are generated due to tissue repair and healing requirements of wounds. To this end, in an embodiment, the present invention provides a method for providing nutritional support to a patient with an acute or chronic wound comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of composition comprising a protein source including an arginine source and a proline source in the ratio by weight of approximately 1:0.5 to about 4:1. The composition may also include a carbohydrate source, a lipid source including an appropriate n6:n3 ratio, and at least the U.S. RDA for vitamins and minerals provided in an amount of formula supplying 1000 kcal, with vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, thiamine, pyridoxine, biotin and zinc being supplied in amounts above the U.S. RDAs.
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1. A method for providing nutritional support to a patient with an acute or chronic wound comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising:
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a protein source comprising an arginine source in an amount of at least 2% of the total calories in the composition and a proline source in an amount of at least 2% of the total calories in the composition; a lipid source; and a carbohydrate source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for promoting optimal collagen synthesis in acute or chronic wound patients comprising administering to the patient a composition having a protein source comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an arginine source and a proline source, the arginine source and proline source present in a ratio by weight of approximately 1:
- 0.5 to about 4;
1. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
- 0.5 to about 4;
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17. A method for providing nutritional support to an acute or chronic wound patient with delayed wound healing comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising:
a protein source including an arginine source and a proline source, the arginine source and the proline source present in a ratio by weight of approximately 1;
0.5 to about 4;
1.- View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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