Tocopherol and tocotrienol compositions
US6358997B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/355
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising natural tocotrienols and natural tocopherols are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for preventing or treating the harmful effects of high serum cholesterol and/or lipid levels in a mammal, said method comprising orally administering approximately 100 mg to approximately 1000 mg of natural tocotrienols and approximately 100 mg to approximately 1000 mg of tocopherols to a mammal, including humans, in need of such prevention or treatment.
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