Green tea extracts of improved bioavailability
US9180077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/92
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a green tea formulation stabilized by natural antioxidants such as OPC together with vitamin C or vitamin C analogs. The invention also relates to the use of a mixture of OPC and ascorbic acid to increase bioavailability of green tea catechins. It also relates to a food, pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition that contains the stabilized green tea formulation.
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