Novel compositions derived from cranberry and grapefruit and therapeutic uses therefor
OwnerMargaret M. Leahy, Martin Starr +2inventors
InventorsMargaret M. Leahy, Martin Starr, Elzbieta Kurowska, Najla Guthrie
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Abstract
Novel compositions derived from grapefruit and cranberry are disclosed, as well as therapeutic uses for the compositions in treating or preventing cancer and hypercholesterolemia in a subject. The compositions are, in particular embodiments, derived from grapefruit essence oil, grapefruit peel oil, grapefruit peel, and decharacterized cranberry fruit.
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A method for treating or preventing a malignancy or hypercholesterolemia in a subject comprising,
- administering to said subject a therapeutically-effective amount of a composition selected from the group consisting of an essence oil isolated from a citrus fruit, a peel oil isolated from a citrus fruit, a peel isolated from a citrus fruit, decharacterized cranberry fruit, and combinations thereof.
A method of nutritionally supplementing a foodstuff comprising,
- adding to said foodstuff a composition selected from the group consisting of an essence oil isolated from a citrus fruit, a peel oil isolated from a citrus fruit, a peel isolated from a citrus fruit, decharacterized cranberry fruit, and combinations thereof.
A dietary supplement comprising, a composition selected from the group consisting of an essence oil isolated from a citrus fruit, a peel oil isolated from a citrus fruit, a peel isolated from a citrus fruit, decharacterized cranberry fruit, and combinations thereof.
A method of supplementing a pharmaceutical comprising,
- adding to said pharmaceutical a composition selected from the group consisting of an essence oil isolated from a citrus fruit, a peel oil isolated from a citrus fruit, a peel isolated from a citrus fruit, decharacterized cranberry fruit, and combinations thereof.
A composition comprising a compound isolated from cranberry and selected from the group consisting of a phenolic acid, flavanoid, fiber, omega-3-fatty acid, tocochromanol, triterpenoid, ellagic acid, and combinations thereof.
A composition comprising a compound isolated from cranberry and selected from the group consisting of an anthocyanin, a phenolic acid, a proanthocyanidin, and combinations thereof.
A composition isolated from a cranberry having an anthocyanin content which is 30% or greater of that present in the native fruit, a phenolic acid content of 8% or greater of that present in the native fruit, and a proanthocyanidin content of 60% or greater of that present in the native fruit.
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