Food composition comprising glucosamine
US8652532B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q5/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to an orally ingestible food or pet food composition or cosmetic composition containing glucosamine generated from plant materials through a drying process for the maintenance of joint health or prevention, alleviation and/or treatment of osteoarthritis, or the improvement of the skin quality and prevention or restoration of age-related alterations of skin. It also relates to the use of the composition in the manufacture of a nutritional product, a supplement, a treat, a medicament or a cosmetic product and methods for the maintenance of bone health, prevention, alleviation and/or treatment of osteoarthritis, improvement of the skin quality and prevention or restoration of age-related alterations of skin which comprises administering an effective amount of the composition.
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