Glucan dietary additives
US6143731A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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