Very long chain fatty acids for use in mineralization
AssigneeEpax Norway AS
InventorsMartina TORRISSEN, Bente RUYTER, Elisabeth YTTERBORG, Harald SVENSEN, Derek TOBIN, Iren Merete Skjåstad STOKNES
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Abstract
The invention relates to compositions of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) and to the biological effects of these fatty acids particularly on tissues, skin and bone. Particularly, use of VLCFAs has been found to affect uptake of important minerals for bone mineralization, indicating that VLCFAs stimulate to faster cell migration, cell proliferation and mineralization of bone cells. VLCFAs have hence been found to strengthen skin tissue and increase mineral uptake in skin and bone after supplementation.
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A method of increasing an amount of one or more of phosphorus (P), calcium (Ca) or magnesium (Mg) in skin or bone tissue of a subject, said method comprising administering to said subject a composition comprising a mixture of at least two very long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (VLCPUFAs), wherein said VLCPUFAs have a chain length of 24 carbon atoms or more.
A method of preventing or treating of bone fractures or bone fragility, said method comprising administering a very long chain fatty acid (VLCFA) composition to a subject, said composition comprising a mixture of at least two very long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (VLCPUFAs) having a chain length of 24 carbon or more.
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