Conjugated linoleic acid compositions and methods of making same

US6610868B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Natura Corporation · NO

Inventors

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

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 18, 2002
• Grant date: Aug 26, 2003
• Expiry date: Apr 18, 2022

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.