Compositions containing natural lycopene and natural tocopherol
US6362221B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/355
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for preventing or treating high serum levels of cholesterol and lipids in a mammal, said method comprising orally administering an effective amount of natural lycopene to prevent or treat high serum levels of cholesterol or lipid to a mammal in need of such treatment. Also disclosed is an oral pharmaceutical composition in unit dosage form for oral administration for the prevention or treatment of high serum levels of cholesterol and/or lipids in a mammal, said composition comprising an effective amount of natural lycopene to prevent or treat high serum levels of cholesterol or lipid in a mammal and in a sufficient amount to achieve a level of serum cholesterol of less than 200 mg per deciliter over the course of treatment, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier therefor.
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