Smokeless tobacco products containing antioxidants
AssigneeThione International, Inc.
InventorsTed Hersh, Rebecca Hersh
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Abstract
A composition for inclusion within a quantity of smokeless tobacco. The composition of antioxidants is capable of reducing free radical damage to the oro-pharyngeal cavity of a user resulting from consumption of smokeless tobacco. The composition includes L-glutathione and a source of selenium.
Claims11
A composition for inclusion within a quantity of smokeless tobacco, selected from the group consisting of chewing tobacco and snuff, for reducing free radical induced damage to the oro-pharyngeal cavity of the user, said composition comprising L-glutathione and a source of selenium in combination with said smokeless tobacco.
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