Theresa E Voss

US Patent:

20120219526, Aug 30, 2012

Filed:

Oct 29, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/505197

Inventors:

Petra Gerda Klassen - St. Legier, CH
Corinne Magliola - Pully, CH
Daniel Roland Manser - Spiez, CH
Theresa Voss - Minnetonka MN, US

Assignee:

Nestec S.A. - Vevey

International Classification:

A61K 35/74
A61P 3/02
A61P 1/00
A23L 1/48

US Classification:

424 933, 426 61, 426 2, 424 9345, 424 9344, 424 934, 424 9348, 424 9343

Abstract:

The present invention relates to nutritional composition for infants and/or children comprising lactoferrin and probiotics. These compositions have been found to be useful in providing health benefits in infants and/or children. A method of manufacture of these compositions is also part of the invention. These compositions may be in the form of a kit of parts wherein a first composition according to the invention and a second composition according to the invention are each adapted to fulfil the nutritional requirements in two different age groups.

US Patent:

20120276057, Nov 1, 2012

Filed:

Jun 1, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/376038

Inventors:

Philippe Steenhout - La Tour-de-peilz, CH
Theresa Voss - Florham Park NJ, US

Assignee:

NESTEC S.A. - Vevey

International Classification:

A61K 35/74
A61P 25/00

US Classification:

424 934

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a nutritional composition, in particular directed to toddlers and/or a weaning child, said nutritional composition comprising a protein source, a source of available carbohydrates, a lipid source, at least one probiotic microorganism, and prebiotics, wherein said lipid source comprises DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). The nutritional composition improves cognitive performance, in particular learning and memory of the child. Preferably, the composition comprises sphingomyelin, sialic acid, choline, essential fatty acids and taurine.