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Amino acid composition for improving glucose tolerance

US8389471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Abbott Laboratories · US

Inventors

Neile Edens · Austin, US
Marti S. Bergana · Blacklick, US
Kati E. Shearer · Terre Haute, US
Terrence B. Mazer · Reynoldsburg, US
Joseph E. Walton · Westerville, US
David R. Wolf · Columbus, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 9, 2010
Grant date	Mar 5, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 6, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K2300/00
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are compositions, including low-calorie beverages or liquids, comprising isoleucine, leucine, valine, cysteine, and methionine, in specified amounts, weight ratios, or both. The compositions are especially useful in treating individuals afflicted with impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes.

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