Phytosterol nutritional supplements
US8968768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/1652
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a nutritional supplement which includes phytosterol to facilitate reduction of cholesterol. The nutritional supplement may be a swallowable tablet, chewable tablet, sachet, capsule or suspension. The invention further provides a method for tableting one fourth to one half of the daily effective dosage of a phytosterol containing nutritional supplement in a practical sized swallowable tablet and a method for reducing blood cholesterol in humans.
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