Lutein esters having high bioavailability
US6313169A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides an antioxidant carotenoid composition substantially free of lutein comprising lutein esters. This antioxidant composition may readily be formulated into products for administration to humans to provide protection from the harmful effects of free radicals. The invention also provides a method of preventing or inhibiting the harmful effects of free radicals by administering an effective amount of an antioxidant carotenoid composition substantially free of lutein comprising lutein esters.
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