| abstract |
PEDIATRIC FORMULAS CONTAINING DOCOSAEXAENOIC ACID AND LUTEIN Pediatric formulas and the corresponding methods of their use to promote retinal health and vision development in children are revealed. The formulas, which are free from egg phospholipids and comprise fat, protein, carbohydrate, vitamins, and minerals, including docosahexaenoic acid and, on a ready to serve basis, at least about 50 mcg / liter of lutein, where the ratio in lutein weight (mcg) for docosahexaenoic acid (mg) is about 1: 2 to about 10: 1. Formulas are also considered to be especially useful in reducing the risk of retinopathy of prematurity in premature children. |