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Nutritional support or therapy for individuals at risk or under treatment for atherosclerotic vascular, cardiovascular, and/or thrombotic diseases

US4920098A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 1989
Grant dateApr 24, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L33/18
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided for individuals under treatment for or at risk of atherosclerotic, vascular, cardiovascular, and/or thrombotic disease by administering a composition which comprises a protein source; a carbohydrate source; and at least one lipid selected from the group consisting of: gamma-linolenic acid; eicosapentaenoic acid; docosahexaenoic acid; sterodonic acid; and linolenic acid. Both an enteral and parenteral composition are provided.

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