Combined calcium and vitamin supplements for bone growth
US6080431A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Nutritional mineral supplements comprising calcium citrate malate and vitamin D are disclosed. Estrogen can also be used with these supplements. These supplements, which provide at least 25% RDA of calcium and vitamin D 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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