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USE OF TRIAQUA-&mgr;3-OXOHEXAKIS-&mgr;-PROPIONATOTRICHROMIUM(1+), [CR3O(O2CCH2CH3)6(H2O)3]+, AS A NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT OR IN TREATMENT OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS

US6444231B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama · US

Inventors

John B. Vincent · Toronto, CA
Catherine Davis · Tuscaloosa, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 17, 2001
Grant date	Sep 3, 2002
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 17, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K31/28
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of using the chromium(III) complex represented by the formula [Cr3O(O2CCH2CH3)6(H2O)3]+ as a nutritional supplement, and for treating medical disorders associated with chromium deficiency. Nutritive and pharmaceutical compositions containing this chromium(III) complex are also provided.

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