Purified SDG as an antioxidant
AssigneeUniversity of Saskatchewan
InventorKailash Prasad
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
The compound secoisolariciresinal diglucoside (SDG), obtained from flaxseed is used for reducing or preventing the development of hypercholesterolemic atherosclerosis and for reducing total cholesterol in humans or animals. It is also used for treating diabetes mellitus.
Claims12
A method for treating hypercholesterolemic atherosclerosis or for reducing total cholesterol which comprises administering to a patient an effective amount of secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) having a purity of at least 85%.
A method for reducing total cholesterol which comprises administering to a patient an effective amount of secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) having a purity of at least 95%.
A method for treating hypercholesterolemic atherosclerosis which comprises administering to a patient an effective amount of secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) having a purity of at least 95%.
A method for the treatment of diabetes mellitus which comprises administering to a patient an effective amount of secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) having a purity of at least 85%.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.