A method is described to provide composition for a nutritional supplement for
convalescing
patients recovering from illness or surgery, those with limited appetite such as
the elderly, children or anorexic patients, or those who have impaired ability
to digest other sources of protein such as persons having chronic gastritis who
have a reduced gastric pepsin digestion. The supplement comprises: (i) a protein
source which provides at least about 8% total calories of the composition and which
includes at least about 50% by weight whey protein; (ii) a lipid source having
an omega 3:6 fatty acid ratio of about 5:1 to about 10:1 and which provides at
least about 18% total calories of the composition; (iii) a carbohydrate source;
and (iv) a balanced macronutrient profile comprising at least vitamin E and vitamin
C. The supplement has reduced capacity to induce satiety. Also disclosed is a method
of treatment which comprises administering an effective amount of the composition.
