Preparations for sustained release of nutraceuticals and methods of controllably releasing nutraceuticals
AssigneeAccess Business Group International LLC
InventorDavid S. Chang
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Abstract
Preparations for the sustained release of a nutraceutical are described that include a solid matrix coated with a methylcellulose-containing coating. The solid matrix contains a polyphenol and the nutraceutical. Methods of controllably releasing a nutraceutical are also described that include administering to a patient a preparation containing a solid matrix coated with methylcellulose-containing coating. The solid matrix includes a polyphenol and a therapeutically effective amount of the nutraceutical.
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A preparation for sustained release comprising a tablet coated with a coating comprising methylcellulose, wherein the tablet comprises about 10% green tea and riboflavin.
A preparation for sustained release comprising a tablet coated with a coating comprising at least about 90 percent by weight of methylcellulose, wherein the tablet comprises about 10% green tea, riboflavin and a therapeutically effective amount of an additional nutraceutical.
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