Catecholamine production accelerator, and therapeutic and preventive agent and therapeutic and preventive food composition for diseases caused by catecholamine deficiency
US10105402B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
An object of the present invention is to provide: a catecholamine production accelerator comprising a natural product as an active ingredient; a therapeutic agent and preventive agent for diseases caused by catecholamine deficiency; and food compositions for the treatment or prevention of diseases caused by catecholamine deficiency. Provided are: a catecholamine production accelerator comprising a dry powder, ground product and/or extract of an earthworm as an active ingredient; a therapeutic agent and preventive agent for a disease caused by catecholamine deficiency; and loud compositions for the treatment or prevention of a disease caused by catecholamine deficiency. It is preferred that the disease caused by catecholamine deficiency be selected from the group consisting of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
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