Compositions and methods for reducing or preventing obesity

摘要

Compositions useful for weight management in an animal are disclosed. The compositions comprise one or more isoflavones or isoflavone metabolites, and in some embodiments include conjugated linoleic acid, and/or L-carnitine. Also disclosed are methods useful for weight management in an animal utilizing compositions comprising one or more isoflavones, conjugated linoleic acid, and/or L-carnitine. Preferably, the compositions and methods employ a combination of one or more isoflavones, or a combination of one or more isoflavones in conjunction with conjugated linoleic acid, and L-carnitine.

主权项

1. A pet food comprising a combination of L-carnitine, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and at least one isoflavone or metabolite thereof, formulated to provide a daily dose of about 50-5,000 mg L-carnitine, about 50-8,000 mg CLA and about 5-5,000 mg isoflavone or metabolite thereof, wherein the pet food is a complete and balanced calorie-restricted diet wherein the pet food reduces body fat while maintaining or increasing lean body mass.