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.
Infant Formulas Containing Docosahexaenoic Acid And Lutein
Disclosed is a method of reducing the risk or severity of retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants. The method comprises (a) measuring skin carotenoid levels in preterm infants, preferably by Raman Spectroscopy, and then (b) administering supplemental carotenoids to those infants in need thereof, wherein the supplemental carotenoids comprise lutein, lycopene, beta-carotene, and zeaxanthin. The supplemental carotenoids may be provided by an infant formula comprising, on a ready-to-feed basis, from about 100 to about 2000 mcg/liter of total carotenoids, wherein the total carotenoids include at least about 50 mcg/liter of lutein. The formulas may further comprise docosahexaenoic acid.
Nutritional Formula Containing Select Carotenoid Combinations
Daniel Albrecht - Columbus OH, US Nancy Auestad - Powell OH, US Jeffrey Boff - Dubin OH, US Amy Mackey - Columbus OH, US
International Classification:
A23L001/30
US Classification:
426072000
Abstract:
Disclosed are nutritional formulas, including reconstitutable powders, comprising carbohydrate, protein and a lipid component containing a polyunsaturated fatty acid; and from about 0.25 to about 10 ppm, by weight of the total oil content of the infant formula, of a combination of lutein, lycopene, and beta-carotene with preferred weight ratios of the lutein to beta-carotene of from about 0.0196:1 to about 59:1, the lycopene to beta-carotene of from about 0.00805:1 to about 114:1, and the lutein to lycopene of from about 0.0117:1 to about 108:1. Also disclosed are methods of providing nutrition using the disclosed formulas. The nutritional formulas provide improved product stability and color characteristics.
Infant Formulas Containing Docosahexaenoic Acid And Lutein
- Abbott Park IL, US PAMELA T. PRICE - Granville OH, US AMY MACKEY - Columbus OH, US
Assignee:
ABBOTT LABORATORIES - ABBOTT PARK IL
International Classification:
A23L 2/66 G01N 33/82
Abstract:
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.
Infant Formulas Containing Docosahexaenoic Acid And Lutein
- Abbott Park IL, US PAMELA T. PRICE - Granville OH, US AMY MACKEY - Columbus OH, US
Assignee:
ABBOTT LABORATORIES - Abbott Park IL
International Classification:
A23L 1/29 A23L 1/30 A23L 1/305
US Classification:
426648
Abstract:
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.
Abington Health PhysiciansAbington Obstetrics & Gynecology Center 1200 Old York Rd Ground Floor Toll Bldg, Ogontz Campus, PA 19001 2154816784 (phone), 2154814787 (fax)
Education:
Medical School Temple University School of Medicine Graduated: 1996
Procedures:
Amniocentesis D & C Dilation and Curettage Tubal Surgery Ovarian Surgery
Conditions:
Complicating Pregnancy or Childbirth Conditions of Pregnancy and Delivery Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension Uncomplicated or Low Risk Pregnancy and Delivery Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Languages:
English Korean Portuguese Spanish
Description:
Dr. Mackey graduated from the Temple University School of Medicine in 1996. She works in Abington, PA and specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Mackey is affiliated with Abington Memorial Hospital.