Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...
Patent
1997-11-06
2000-04-04
Naff, David M.
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...
424 935, 424 9351, 4242551, 426 60, 426531, 426 44, 4352541, 435261, 435911, A01N 6300, A23L 1500, C12N 102, C12N 114
Patent
active
060460229
ABSTRACT:
Methods and compositions are disclosed which comprise red rice fermentation products, that can be used as natural dietary supplements and/or medicaments for the treatment or prevention of hyperlipidemia and associated disorders and symptoms, such as cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, asthenic breathing, chronic headache, chest pain and tightness, limb swelling and distention, loss of appetite and excess expectoration. The methods and compositions are effective in lowering both the serum cholesterol and serum triglyceride levels in humans, and can be used for maintaining cardiovascular health. The invention also encompasses particular Monascus strains that yield fermentation products with the desired biological activities.
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Peng Chi-Xiu
Zhang Mao Liang
Zhou Yu-Fang
Naff David M.
Peking University
Ware Deborah K.
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