Nutritional supplement product to suppress age-related decline in cognitive capacity and other aging functions
US7976879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/92
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A product and method for administering daily micronutrient requirements (DMRs) comprising vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids targeted to reduce appetite and/or the risks associated with aging and associated cognitive impairment. The DMRs are administered to individuals via food products. In an embodiment of the present invention, the DMRs are offered in the form of a health bar, smoothie, or drink. The DMRs may be incorporated into other forms without departing from the scope of the present invention. By way of illustration and not as a limitation, the constituents may be incorporated into a fruit or yogurt “smoothie,” a frozen desert such as an ice cream or sorbet, and a beverage.
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