Patent ID: 8124589
Filing Date: 2012-02-28
Classification: A23L,A61K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A method of treatment for Age-Associated Memory Impairment (AAMI), comprising the steps of: identifying a mammal having, or at risk of AAMI; and administering to the mammal a composition comprising medium chain triglycerides (MCT) of the formula: wherein the R1, R2, and R3 esterified to the glycerol backbone are each independently fatty acids having 5-12 carbon chains in an amount effective for the treatment of loss of cognitive function caused by reduced neuronal metabolism in AAMI, and wherein greater than 95% of the R1, R2, and R3 carbon chains are 8 carbons in length, or wherein about 50% of the R1, R2 and R3 carbon chains are 8 carbons in length and about 50% of the R1, R2 and R3 carbon chains are about 10 carbons in length.