Preparation for improving the action of receptors
AssigneeN.V. Nutricia
InventorsAmanda Johanne Kiliaan, Robert Johan Joseph Hageman
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Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of polyunsaturated fatty acids and one or more components which have a beneficial effect on total methionine metabolism selected from the group consisting of vitamin B 12 and precursors thereof, vitamin B6 and derivatives thereof, folic acid, zinc and magnesium, in the manufacture of a preparation for improving the action of receptors. This preparation is advantageously applied in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease, Huntington's chorea, epilepsy, schizophrenia, paranoia, depression, sleep disorders, impaired memory function, psychoses, dementia and ADHD.
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A method for improving the action of receptors, improving memory function or reducing the severity of impaired memory function, comprising administering to a person in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising:
- ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids comprising docosahexaenoic acid;
- at least one of folic acid, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6;
- uridine and/or its phosphates;
- and
- choline.
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