Compounds for altering food intake in humans
US6852342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K36/185
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a process of providing an extract containing at least one simmondsin compound. The extract is provided from jojoba plant, and used as a dietary supplement for use in a weight control regiment in humans. The present invention also provides a method of treating an overweight human in need of such treatment, and comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of such an extract.
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