Biohit Oyj

Mikko Salaspuro

Martti Marvola

Osmo A Suovaniemi

Ville Salaspuro

Semi Korpela

Kari SYRJÄNEN

The object of the invention is the use of compounds comprising one or more free sulphlydryl or amino groups for preparing a pharmaceutical composition for locally binding acetaldehyde in saliva, the stomach or the large intestine, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the said compounds.

Method and preparation for binding acetaldehyde in saliva, stomach and large intestine

This invention relates to a non-toxic composition which bind acetaldehyde present in the stomach, intestine and/or colon. The composition comprises one or more acetaldehyde-binding compound(s) comprising one or more free sulphhydryl and/or amino groups. The compound(s) are mixed with a non-toxic carrier that effects sustained release of said compound(s) in the gastrointestinal tract. This invention relates also to food additives and food compositions and packages comprising the composition.

Composition for foodstuff for binding acetaldehyde

The object of the invention comprises food compositions, to which one or more acetaldehyde-binding compounds are added. The purpose of the compositions is to reduce the amount of detrimental acetaldehyde in the area of the mouth, the pharynx, the oesophagus, the stomach, and the small and large intestines, and through this, to reduce the risk of developing cancers in these areas.

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Helsinki, Finland

Mikko Salaspuro