Dietary supplement containing histidine for alleviating dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, and pre-term labor
OwnerJohnny W. Peterson, Peter G. Thomasinventors
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for alleviating disorders or chronic conditions of the female reproductive system, such as dysmenorrhea, endometrial pain, and pre-term labor, through dietary supplementation with histidine. The invention relates further to novel combination supplements of histidine in conjunction with other nutritional supplement materials which are preferably also useful in alleviating the above-mentioned disorders or conditions. A method for administering a dietary histidine supplement in conjunction with one or more separately formulated therapeutic drugs also known to be useful in treating these female reproductive conditions is also disclosed.
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A method for alleviating dysmenorrhea or at least one sequela thereof in a human female, said method comprising administering to said human female at a time prior to menses and continuing for the duration thereof, a dietary supplement of D-histidine, L-histidine, a therapeutically acceptable salt of histidine which can be reduced to D- or L-histidine, or mixtures thereof, in an amount that is effective to alleviate dysmenorrhea or at least one sequelae thereof.
A method for alleviating pelvic pain in a human female as a result of endometriosis, comprising administering to said human female a dietary supplement of D-histidine, L-histidine, a therapeutically acceptable salt of histidine which can be reduced to D- or L-histidine, or mixtures thereof, in an amount that is effective to alleviate said pelvic pain.
A method for alleviating pre-menstrual and menstrual cramping in a woman, comprising administering to said woman either before onset of menses or at commencement thereof, or both, a dietary supplement of D-histidine, L-histidine, a therapeutically acceptable salt of histidine which can be reduced to D- or L-histidine, or mixtures thereof, in an amount effective to alleviate pre-menstrual and menstrual cramping.
A dietary supplement composition useful for alleviating or abating sequelae of female reproductive disorders comprising ovarian cysts, endometriosis, or dysmenorrhea, comprising A) an effective amount of D-histidine, L-histidine, a pharmacologically acceptable salt of histidine which can be reduced to D- or L-histidine, or mixtures thereof, B) an effective amount of calcium or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, and C) at least one pharmacologically acceptable carrier therefor.
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