Krill extracts for treatment of cardiovascular diseases
AssigneeNeptune Technologies & Bioressources, Inc.
InventorTina Sampalis
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, skin cancer, premenstrual syndrome, diabetes and transdermal transport enhancement. The method comprises the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of krill and/or marine oil to a patient. The present invention also relates to a composition for the treatment and/or prevention of these diseases.
Claims12
A method of reducing cholesterol in a human, said method comprising administering to a human in need thereof an amount of krill extract effective to reduce cholesterol in said human, wherein said krill extract comprises eicosapentanoic acid and docosahexanoic acid.
A method for reducing platelet adhesion and plaque formation in a human comprising administering to a human in need thereof an amount of krill extract effective to reduce platelet adhesion and/or plaque formation in said human, and wherein said krill extract comprises eicosapentanoic acid and docosahexanoic acid.
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