Method of altering the contents of eggs

Details Method of altering the contents of eggs Method of altering the contents of eggs

1995-05-31

1997-09-09

Page, Thurman K.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Food or edible as carrier for pharmaceutical

424442, 424489, 426 2, A61K 914, A61K 31195

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056653751

ABSTRACT:
A method for reducing the total fat and cholesterol contents and the ratio of saturated to unsaturated fatty acids and for increasing total protein content in eggs produced by animals is described. The level of n-Dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA) in the bloodstream of the poultry is elevated so as to cause the animals to produce eggs which have a reduced cholesterol content and eggs which have a lower ratio of saturated to unsaturated fatty acids. In a preferred embodiment the L-DOPA is orally administered to poultry by incorporation in the food for said poultry.

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