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Use of saw palmetto to prevent atherosclerosis

US6627227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 8, 2001
Grant dateSep 30, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K36/889
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of decreasing atherosclerosis and its complications including but not limited to myocardial infarction, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease comprising administering to a human or animal an amount of saw palmetto or Permixon containing saw palmetto sufficient to decrease atherosclerosis and its complications.

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