Esterified fatty acid composition
AssigneeImagenetix, Inc.
InventorsWilliam P. Spencer, Patrick S. Millsap
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Abstract
The invention is directed to compositions comprising lecithin, olive oil, esterified fatty acids and mixed tocophenols for use in the treatment and prevention of various types of arthritis and other inflammatory joint conditions, periodontal diseases and psoriasis, which avoid many of the side effects associated with known treatments. The compositions of the present invention have the advantage of increased stability, a reduction of arachidonic acid in cells, a reduction in eicosanoid production and enhanced cell regulation and communication. Also disclosed are methods for using the compositions for treatment and prevention.
Claims28
A method of treating periodontal disease comprising administering an effective amount of a composition comprising a cetylated fatty acid and a carrier or an excipient to a subject in need of such treatment,
- wherein the cetylated fatty acid is selected from the group consisting of cetylated decanoic acid, cetylated lauric acid, cetylated myristic acid, cetylated palmitoleic acid, cetylated oleic acid, and cetylated stearic acid, and
- wherein the carrier or excipients is selected from the group consisting of lecithin, olive oil, and tocophenol.
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