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Glucan dietary additives

US6143731A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 1999
Grant dateNov 7, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/943
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions useful in the treatment of dietary disorders, and as dietary additives to provide a source of fiber and of short chain fatty acids, to reduce the level of serum cholesterol, increase HDL cholesterol levels and as bulking agents in humans and animals, as well as methods of use therefor are described. The compositions and methods are based on whole .beta.-glucans.

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