Monounsaturated fatty acid compositions and use for treating atherosclerosis
AssigneeBurke & Boyer Nyc
InventorJohn M. Burke
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Abstract
Compositions comprising high concentration of monounsaturated fatty acids having low melting points and high iodine values and use of such compositions as dietary supplements, nutraceuticals or pharmaceuticals for reducing atherosclerotic plaque in mammals. It has been found that high concentrations of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) having low melting point temperatures and iodine values of about 50 to about 130 can be used to effectively treat atherosclerosis. Epidemiological studies suggest that those populations consuming large quantities of C18:1 found in olive oil are protected against vascular diseases such as atherosclerosis.
Claims23
A composition comprising two monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) groups having a melting point temperature of about 29° C. to about 34° C. and an iodine value of about 50 to about 130, wherein,
- the first MUFA group comprises MUFA having an acyl carbon length chain of 16 carbons or less;
- the second MUFA group comprises MUFA having an acyl carbon length chain of 18 carbons or more;
- and
- the total weight of the first and second MUFA group is greater than 80% by weight of the composition.
A composition comprising:
- about 20% to about 40% by weight of C16:1;
- about 40% to about 80% by weight of C18:1;
- up to about 7% of saturated fatty acids;
- and
- up to about 7% of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
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