Feed compositions comprising purslane leaves and methods of using thereof
AssigneeVirginia State University
InventorsMichael O. Ezekwe, Thomas R. Omara-Alwala, Tadesse Mebrahtu
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Abstract
The present invention is drawn to feed compositions including purslane leaves harvested at bloom. The present invention is further drawn to methods of reducing serum cholesterol and triglycerides with the present feed compositions of purslane leaves, as well as methods of preventing and treating coronary heart disease with the feed compositions.
Claims8
A feed composition capable of reducing serum cholesterol and triglycerides comprising an effective amount of purslane leaves, wherein said leaves are obtained from purslane plants in full bloom.
A method of reducing serum cholesterol and triglycerides comprising feeding to an animal for a period of time an effective amount of a feed composition comprising at least 10% purslane leaves, wherein said leaves are obtained from purslane plants in full bloom.
A method of treating or preventing coronary heart disease comprising feeding to an animal for a period of time in an effective amount of a feed composition comprising at least 10% purslane leaves, wherein said leaves are obtained from purslane plants in full bloom.
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