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Compositions and methods containing Allium sativum Linn. (garlic) naturally enriched with organic selenium compounds for nutritional supplementation

US7014874B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2003
Grant dateMar 21, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K36/8962
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention discloses a method to prepare concentrates from Allium sativum Linn. (Garlic) bulbs naturally enriched with an unique composition of organic selenium compounds and the use of such concentrates in nutritional supplement compositions for human and animal use. The resulting compositions provide a safe and efficacious means of providing supplemental amounts of the essential trace mineral nutrient selenium for diverse health benefits.

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