Combination of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and antioxidants/anti-inflammatories for bovine health
AssigneeDsm IP Assets B.V.
InventorsPietro Celi, Shuen Ei Chen, Thau Kiong Chung
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Abstract
This invention relates to the use of the combination of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (“25-OH D3”) and antioxidants/anti-inflammatories (ascorbic acid, vitamin E and at least one carotenoid) to make a pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food supplement which can ameliorate various problems observed in bovines connected cystic ovarian disease, or increasing 17-β estradiol levels. Feed and premixes containing the 25-OH D3 and antioxidants/anti-inflammatories and premixes are also provided.
Claims3
A method of treating or delaying the onset of or ameliorating a symptom of bovine cystic ovary disease or enhancing bovine ovarian health by administering a composition comprising 25000-30000 IU 25-Hydroxy vitamin D (25-OH D), 250-500 mg Vitamin C, 1000-4000 mg Vitamin E, and one or more carotenoids selected from the group consisting of:
- lycopene, astaxanthin, cryptoxanthin, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and canthaxanthin per day to a vitamin replete bovine.
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