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Calcium and trace mineral supplements comprising estrogen

US5232709A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 1992
Grant dateAug 3, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K33/34
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Nutritional mineral supplements comprising calcium citrate malate and salts of manganese, copper and zinc are disclosed. These supplements, which provide at least 25% RDA of the minerals, are used in addition to the normal diet. These supplements are useful for increasing bone growth and for treating age-related bone loss in humans and animals.

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