Formulations of tocopherols and methods of making and using them
US6426362B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K45/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Non-naturally-occuring compositions for use in amelioration of disruption of energy metabolism secondary to stress are described. The compositions comprise a tocopherol and/or a derivative thereof, and a synergist, and are particularly suited for use as nutritional supplements. Synergists include, but are not limited to, flavonoids and lactoferrin and/or derivatives thereof. Compositions comprising an optimized formulation comprising a tocopherol and an additional compound such as daidzein or biochanin A are also described. Methods of making these compositions and methods of ameliorating injury(ies) or disruption of energy metabolism secondary to stress, comprising administering such compositions, are also disclosed.
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