Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an enteral nutrition at the bed of a patient, which involves the use of a standard enteral solution to which is added, via a closed system, one or more compositions in module form, containing selected nutrients, adapted for a specific clinical condition. The present invention also pertains to the different modules, that are preferably in dry form and to the use thereof in the treatment and/or nourishment of a critically ill person.

Abstract: A nutritional composition is described for prevention or treatment of an immune condition. The composition includes at least vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, fructo-oligosaccharides and/or gum acacia, a probiotic lactic acid bacterium. For example, in an embodiment it comprises per 300 g: 150 IU Vitamin E, 120 mg Vitamin C, 2 mg Vitamin B6, 400 ug Folic acid, 3.8 ug Vitamin B12, 1.5 mg Copper, 15 mg Zinc, 100 ug Selenium, 3 g Fructo-oligosaccharides and/or gum acacia, 10E10 cfu ST11 lactobacillus. Also disclosed are a method for making the nutritional composition, a method for manufacturing a functional food or medicament; and a method of prevention or treatment of an immune condition by administering an effective amount of the composition, functional food or medicament.

Abstract: A nutritional composition is described for prevention or treatment of an immune condition. The composition includes at least vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, fructo-oligosaccharides and/or gum acacia, a probiotic lactic acid bacterium. For example, in an embodiment it comprises per 300 g: 150 IU Vitamin E, 120 mg Vitamin C, 2 mg Vitamin B6, 400 ug Folic acid, 3.8 ug Vitamin B12, 1.5 mg Copper, 15 mg Zinc, 100 ug Selenium, 3 g Fructo-oligosaccharides and/or gum acacia, 10E10 cfu ST11 lactobacillus. Also disclosed are a method for making the nutritional composition, a method for manufacturing a functional food or medicament; and a method of prevention or treatment of an immune condition by administering an effective amount of the composition, functional food or medicament.

Abstract: A nutritional composition is described for prevention or treatment of an immune condition. The composition includes at least vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, fructo-oligosaccharides and/or gum acacia, a probiotic lactic acid bacterium. For example, in an embodiment it comprises per 300 g: 150 IU Vitamin E, 120 mg Vitamin C, 2 mg Vitamin B6, 400 ug Folic acid, 3.8 ug Vitamin B12, 1.5 mg Copper, 15 mg Zinc, 100 ug Selenium, 3 g Fructo-oligosaccharides and/or gum acacia, 10E10 cfu ST11 lactobacillus. Also disclosed are a method for making the nutritional composition, a method for manufacturing a functional food or medicament; and a method of prevention or treatment of an immune condition by administering an effective amount of the composition, functional food or medicament.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an enteral nutrition at the bed of a patient, which involves the use of a standard enteral solution to which is added, via a closed system, one or more compositions in module form, containing selected nutrients, adapted for a specific clinical condition. The present invention also pertains to the different modules, that are preferably in dry form and to the use thereof in the treatment and/or nourishment of a critically ill person.

Abstract: An enteral composition which contains a protein source, a lipid source, a carbohydrate source, and a fibre blend. The fibre blend contains inulin and fructo-oligosaccharides and has 45 to 55% by weight of the blend of soluble fibre and 45 to 55% by weight of the blend of insoluble fibre. The fibre blend may also contain pea inner fibres and pea outer envelope fibres.

Abstract: Nutritive composition based on fibers comprising at least a mixture of pea internal fibers, pea external envelope fibers and inulin.

Abstract: An enteral, nutritional composition for the treatment or prophylaxis of inflammatory conditions of the gastro-intestinal tract; for example Crohn's disease. The composition contains: (i) casein rich in TGF-.beta.2; (ii) a lipid source which provides about 35% to about 50% of energy; and (iii) a carbohydrate source.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing nutrition to non-catabolic and moderately catabolic patients. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition includes a peptide based protein source of hydrolyzed whey, a lipid source, and a carbohydrate source. Preferably, the protein source includes approximately 22% to about 27% of the total calories. The composition has a caloric density of approximately 1000 Kcal/L and a low osmolality of approximately 300 to 450 mOsm/Kg H.sub.2 O. Still further, the composition of the present invention also includes increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals.

Abstract: Novel liquid nutritional compositions comprising a lipid fraction, a protein fraction and a specific combination of glucides useful as dietetics and therapeutics.