Compositions and methods for bone strengthening
AssigneeCornell Research Foundation, Inc.
InventorXingen LEI
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Abstract
The invention relates to methods of increasing bone strength in an animal, preferably a mammal. In one aspect, the methods provided by the invention involve administering to the animal strontium and a phytase enzyme. In another aspect, methods are provided for treating or preventing osteoporosis in a subject, the method comprising administering to said individual a phytase enzyme and strontium. Also encompassed are animal feed compositions comprising a phytase enzyme and supplemental strontium and a dietary supplement composition for administration to a human, the composition comprising a phytase enzyme and supplemental strontium.
Claims41
A method of improving bone structure, function and/or strength in a mammal, the method comprising administering to said mammal strontium and a phytase enzyme.
A method of improving bone structure, function and/or strength in an animal, the method comprising administering to said animal strontium and a phytase enzyme.
An animal feed composition comprising a phytase enzyme, supplemental strontium, and at least 0.1% phytate.
A method of treating or preventing osteoporosis in a subject, the method comprising administering to said individual a phytase enzyme and supplemental strontium.
A dietary supplement composition for administration to a human, the composition comprising a phytase enzyme and supplemental strontium.
A method of improving bone structure and function, the method comprising administering supplemental inorganic phosphate and a phytase enzyme.
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