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Oil composition, formulations comprising the oil composition, and the use thereof to reduce accumulation of visceral fat, improve glucose tolerance, and prevent or treat obesity related diseases and disorders

US10485779B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Calanus AS · NO

Inventors

Jan Raa · Bartlesville, US
Gunnar Rorstad · Tromsø, NO
Kurt Steinar Tande · Tromsø, NO

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 27, 2013
Grant date	Nov 26, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 25, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA23V2002/00
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to an oil composition, preferably obtained from a copepod, and the use thereof to reduce accumulation of visceral fat and counteract impairment of heart function caused by obesity inducing Western diets. The oil composition of the present invention can thus be used to reduce abdominal obesity and improve glucose tolerance and thus to reduce the risk of obesity related diseases such as but not limited to type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease, or to prevent or treat such diseases.

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