Compositions of spirulina algae and omega fatty acids for treatment of inflammation and pain
OwnerBarry I. Bockowinventor
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Abstract
A composition for preventing or treating inflammation and/or pain by topical administration are disclosed. The composition contains an omega fatty acid in combination with spirulina. Preferably, the omega fatty acid is a mixture of omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids include eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexanoic acid, and omega-6 fatty acids include gamma-linolenic acid and dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid. The composition may further include pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or diluents, vitamins A and E, and a cyclooxygenase inhibitor such as methyl salicylate.
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A composition comprising an omega fatty acid, a spirulina blue-green algae, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.
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