Inventors:
Adrian Barbul - Baltimore MD
Lisa Stewart Bebenek - Glencoe IL
David A. Mark - Oak Park IL
Susan Trimbo - Evanston IL
Diana Twyman - Chicago IL
Paul Lin - Fullerton CA
International Classification:
A61K 3800
A23J 100
A23G 300
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.