Method and Composition for Reducing Hyperthyroidism
AssigneeHill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
InventorsDennis JEWELL, Xiangming GAO
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Abstract
The current invention relates to methods of reducing hyperthyroidism in an animal by feeding the animal with a diet including vitamin K. The vitamin K is in an amount effective to reduce factors such as creatinine, triiodothyronine (T3), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). The current invention also relates to pet food composition that include effective amount of vitamin K to reduce the circulating levels of creatinine, T3 and TSH. In addition, the methods of making such a food composition are also disclosed.
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A method of reducing hyperthyroidism in an animal in need thereof, comprising feeding the animal a diet comprising vitamin K in an amount effective to reduce circulating levels of one or more factors selected from the group consisting of creatinine, triiodothyronine (T3), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
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