Compositions normalizing circadian rhythm
AssigneeSuntory Limited
InventorsYoshinobu Kiso, Yoshiko Ono, Katsuya Nagai
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Abstract
The present invention provides a circadian rhythm normalizing composition containing astaxanthin and/or its ester as an active ingredient, and a composition having the action of enhancing the circadian rhythm normalizing action of melatonin by protecting melatonin. The composition can be in the form of a drug, a functional food, a food or a beverage. This composition has a circadian rhythm normalizing action, and has the action of preventing or alleviating sleep disorder and various diseases due to disturbance of the circadian rhythm.
Claims3
A method of normalizing circadian rhythm by administering to a patient suffering from disturbance of circadian rhythm, an effective amount of astaxanthin and/or an ester thereof, and an effective amount of melatonin.
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