Fatty acid composition
AssigneeNorsk Hydro a.s.
InventorsHarald Breivik, Bernt Borretzen, Knut H. Dahl, Hans E. Krokan, Kaare H. Bonaa
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Abstract
Fatty acid composition comprising at least 80% by weight of omega-3-fatty acids, salts or derivatives thereof, wherein (all-Z)-5,8,11,14,17-eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and (all-Z)-4,7,10,13,16,19-docosahexaenoic acid comprises at least 75% by weight of the total fatty acids. The compositions can be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of multiple risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.
Claims12
A method for the treatment or prophylaxis of hypertriglyceridemia in a human patient, which comprises orally administering to the patient a pharmaceutical composition in which the active ingredients consist essentially of a mixture of fatty acids of which at least 80% by weight is comprised of a combination of (all-Z omega-3)-5,8,11,14,17-eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and (all-Z omega-3)-4,7,10,13,16,19-docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in a weight ratio of EPA:DHA of from 1:2 to 2:1, said composition being administered in amounts providing a daily dosage of 1 to 10 grams of said mixture of fatty acids.
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