Methods to reduce body fat

Details Methods to reduce body fat Methods to reduce body fat

2005-05-31

2005-05-31

Page, Thurman K. (Department: 1615)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Food or edible as carrier for pharmaceutical

C424S400000, C424S401000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06899892

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods and compositions for reducing the percentage of body fat in a mammal and/or the level of leptin in the bloodstream of the mammal. Such methods involve administering to the mammal a diet containing viscous polysaccharides.

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