Utilization of hypertension/hypercardia-preventing effect of D-allose
US8440619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P9/12
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The object is to provide a novel application of D-allose (e.g., use for prevention of hypertension or hypercardia). Thus, disclosed is a composition for preventing the increase in blood pressure which comprises D-allose as an active ingredient; or a composition containing D-allose and/or a derivative thereof, preferably in an amount of 0.1 to 50% by weight. Preferably, the composition is in a form selected from the group consisting of a food additive, a food material, a beverage/food, a health beverage/food, a pharmaceutical and a feeding stuff which can be used for the prevention and treatment of a cardiovascular system disorder (e.g., hypertension, hypercardia). The increase in blood pressure may be caused by salt-sensitive hypertension. Also disclosed is use of D-allose for preventing the increase in blood pressure (excluding medical practices).
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