Method for increasing the production of propionate in the gastrointestinal tract
US7091194B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L33/21
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for selectively increasing the production of propionate in the gastro-intestinal tract of a mammal. The method includes the step of enterally administering to the mammal a nutritional composition which contains dextran. Increasing the propionate production results in decreased blood cholesterol levels, decreased blood triglyceride levels, decreased very low density lipoprotein levels, increased high density lipoprotein levels, and increased insulin sensitivity.
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