METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES, THE REDUCTION OF BODY FAT, IMPROVEMENT OF INSULIN SENSITIVITY, REDUCTION OF HYPERGLYCEMIA, AND REDUCTION OF HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA WITH CHROMIUM COMPLEXES, CONJUGATED FATTY ACIDS, AND/OR CONJUGATED FATTY ALCOHOLS
US6809115B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition for treating insulin-dependent diabetes, reducing body fat, improving insulin sensitivity, reducing hyperglycemia, and reducing hypercholesterolemia with at least one chromium complex and a conjugated fatty acid or conjugated fatty alcohol is disclosed. A method of treating a subject suffering from insulin-dependent diabetes by administering a composition that includes at least one chromium complex and a conjugated fatty acid or conjugated fatty alcohol is similarly provided. The administration of a composition containing an effective dose of at least one chromium complex and a conjugated fatty acid or conjugated fatty alcohol for the treatment of obesity is likewise provided.
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