Use of piperine to increase the bioavailability of nutritional compounds
US5536506A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K47/22
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A new composition and method for the improvement of gastrointestinal absorption and systemic utilization of nutrients and nutritional supplements, wherein the composition comprises an extract from the fruit of Piper containing a minimum of 98% of pure alkaloid piperine. The method comprises oral, topical, or parenteral administration of the compositions of the invention. A new process for the extraction and purification of piperine is also disclosed.
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