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Compositions and methods for improving vascular health

US6610320B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2001
Grant dateAug 26, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23V2002/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to compositions containing polyphenols, for example, cocoa polyphenols such as procyanidins, in combination with at least one cholesterol lowering agent, and methods for improving vascular health including treating and preventing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.

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