Patent ID: 8722112
Filing Date: 2014-05-13
Classification: A23K,A23L,A23V,A61K,A61P,A61Q

Abstract:
1. A method for increasing the longevity of an animal comprising: administering to the animal a composition comprising antioxidants in a total antioxidant amount sufficient to increase the longevity of the animal, wherein the composition comprises 200-400 ppm L-carnitine, at least 25 ppm α-lipoic acid, at least 50 ppm vitamin C, at least 100 ppm vitamin E, at least 1% by weight of tomato pomace, dried spinach, dried carrot, dried citrus pulp, and dried grape pomace and at least one food ingredient, wherein the food ingredient is selected from the group consisting of fat, protein, fiber, and mixtures thereof, wherein the animal is a dog, and wherein the dog is at least 7 years old.