Methods and compositions for cholesterol reduction in mammals
AssigneeSolazyme, Inc.
InventorsHarrison Dillon, Aravind Somanchi, Kamalesh Rao
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Abstract
Provided herein are nutraceutical compositions and methods of formulating nutraceutical compositions for administration to regulate mammalian blood lipids. Also provided are methods of using purified exopolysaccharides for applications such as reducing cholesterol in mammals. Also provided are algal extracts containing nutraceutical small molecules including carotenoids and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
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A method of producing a nutraceutical composition comprising:
- a. culturing red microalgae;
- b. separating the microalgae from culture media;
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- c. disrupting the microalgae to produce a homogenate.
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A nutraceutical composition comprising homogenized red microalgae cells and a carrier suitable for human consumption.
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A method of lowering serum cholesterol in a patient comprising orally administering a polysaccharide produced by microalgae or a microalgal cell homogenate with a biologically acceptable carrier to a patient and thereby lowering the serum cholesterol.
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