| abstract |
The present invention relates to the field of protein-dense liquid nutritional compositions for use in the treatment and/or prevention of disorders associated with loss of muscle mass and/or strength. Provided is a heat-treated liquid high protein composition comprising at least 10 g protein per 100 ml of the composition for use in any one or more of the following, wherein at least 40 wt.% of the protein is micellar casein, and at least 10 wt.% of the protein is hydrolyzed whey protein having a degree of hydrolysis of at least 5%, and wherein the weight ratio of micellar casein to hydrolyzed whey protein is in the range of 40:60 to 90:10: in In a subject, a) prevent or reduce clotting in the upper gastrointestinal tract: b) increase gastric emptying rate: c) enhance protein digestion: d) increase serum concentration of free essential amino acids, preferably leucine. |