Conjugated linoleic acid compositions and methods of making same

US6410761B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Conlinco, Inc. · NO

Inventors

• Asgeir Saebo · Eidsnes, NO
• Carl Skarie · Detroit Lakes, US
• Daria Jerome · Frazee, US
• Gudmunder Haroldsson · Reykjavík, IS

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 17, 1999
• Grant date: Jun 25, 2002
• Expiry date: Mar 17, 2019

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K47/543
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Novel compositions containing conjugated linoleic acids are efficacious as animal feed additives and human dietary supplements. Linoleic acid is converted to its conjugated forms in which the resulting composition is low in certain unusual isomers compared to conventional conjugated linoleic products.