The present invention relates to the use of a casein hydrolysate as an antiviral agent for the treatment of opportunistic virus infections, especially herpesvirus and human papillomavirus. This casein hydrolysate has an application in both the therapeutic treatment of established symptoms and the prevention of the infection or the reactivation of a latent infection by an opportunistic virus. The casein hydrolysate of the present invention is effective for the prevention of opportunistic virus infections in individuals with weakened immune system.

Novel nutritional compositions and methods for their manufacture, administration and use are disclosed. The nutritional compositions of the present invention are useful for the feeding of immature mammals, particularly those used for food, and/or performance animals, such as horses, and for companion animals, such as dogs and cats. The nutritional compositions and supplements of the present invention are effective in supporting the growth and health of the immature mammal, in supporting and stimulating its immune system, and in mitigating undesirable infections and other. Additionally, particular fractions of the unique peptides produced by the disclosed methods can be separated and utilized as therapeutic agents.

Disclosed is a food supplement including at least the amino acids leucine, isoleucine, valine, threonine and lysine and Chromium. Also disclosed are food compositions including the food supplement as well as uses of both.

Disclosed is a food supplement including at least the amino acids leucine, isoleucine, valine, threonine and lysine and Chromium. Also disclosed are food compositions including the food supplement as well as uses of both.

The invention relates to the field of protein-dense liquid nutritional compositions for use in the treatment and/or prevention of a condition linked to loss of muscle mass and/or strength. Provided is a heat-treated liquid high-protein composition comprising at least 10 g of protein per 100 ml of the composition, wherein at least 40 wt. % of the protein is micellar casein and at least 10 wt. % of the protein is hydrolysed whey protein having a degree of hydrolysation of at least 5%, and wherein the weight ratio of micellar casein to hydrolysed whey protein is in the range of 40:60 to 90:10, for use in any one or more of the following: a) preventing or reducing coagulation in the upper gastro-intestinal tract; b) increasing the rate of gastric emptying; c) enhancing protein digestion; d) increasing the blood serum concentration of free essential amino acids, preferably leucine, in a subject.

The present invention relates to a nutritional composition comprising from 1.5 to 2.3 g/100 kcal of partially hydrolysed whey proteins for use in infants or young children in promoting a glucose and/or an insulin response(s) that is/are similar to the glucose and/or insulin response(s) of infants or young children fed predominantly or exclusively with human breast milk or with intact proteins.

A method of improving at least one of the following in an individual: lean mass, muscle strength, cognition, systemic inflammation levels, blood cholesterol levels, blood triglyceride levels and glucose tolerance is provided, comprising administering to the individual a multi-nutrient composition a protein, creatine, vitamin D, calcium and an n-3 fatty acid.

An infant formula for preventing gastro-esophageal reflux is disclosed comprising whey protein and/or casein, a galactomannan thickener, and a fermented milk-derived product.

Provided herein are compositions, uses thereof, and methods for treating Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a subject in need thereof, wherein the compositions comprise a whey protein isolate and/or whey protein concentrate.

The invention provides compositions comprising a source of protein and a urolithin. The invention also provides uses and methods associated with, or making use of the compositions, such as a medicament, dietary supplement, functional food or medical food and in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a muscle-related pathological condition. The invention also provides kits comprising urolithin and protein.