Treatment or prevention of depression using menthol and/or icilin
AssigneeNestec S.A.
InventorsSusana CAMACHO, Stephanie MICHLIG-GONZALEZ, Johannes LE COUTRE, Henry MARKRAM, Maurizio PEZZOLI
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Abstract
Compositions for treatment or prevention of depression are provided, and the compositions contain a therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of Menthol, Icilin and combinations thereof. Methods for treatment or prevention of depression are also provided, and the methods include administering such compositions.
Claims14
A method for treating depression comprising administering to an individual having depression a therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of Menthol, Icilin and combinations thereof.
A method for preventing depression comprising administering to an individual at risk of same a therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of Menthol, Icilin and combinations thereof.
A composition for treating or preventing depression comprising a therapeutically effective amount of Menthol and Icilin.
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