An improved amino acid composition for providing an amino acid supplement or protein substitute, particularly for the treatment and/or management of certain diseases

摘要

An amino acid composition for administration to a patient for the treatment and/or management of a disease comprises an amino acid or a specific combination of amino acids suitable for treatment of a particular disease and a thickening agent, such as a pre-gelatinised starch, modified starch, gum and/or cellulose. Addition of an aqueous liquid to the mixture provides a smooth gel-like substance for consumption by the patient. For example, the amino acid mixture may contain an amino acid profile corresponding to normal dietary protein but excluding phenylalanine for administering to sufferers of phenylketonuria.