Edible composition containing zinc and linoleic acid
US6331567A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A diet or foodstuff for enhancing and/or improving the skin and coat condition of an animal has (A) zinc at a concentration of at least 28 mg/400 kcal and linoleic acid at a concentration of at least 4 g/400 kcal; or (B) zinc at a concentration of at least 20 mg/400 kcal and linoleic acid at a concentration of at least 6 g/400 kcal. A dietary supplement, topical application, and a method are also disclosed.
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