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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 05, 2002
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Ake Lignell, Varmdo, SE;
Johan Inborr, Varmdo, SE;
Assignee:
AstaCarotene AB, Gustavsberg, SE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A23C 2/300 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A23C 2/300 ;
Abstract
A method of producing immunoglobulin-rich milk, including colostrum, in mammalian mothers, is described. The method includes administration of an effective daily dosage of a preparation containing at least one type of xanthophylls, such as astaxanthin, to said mothers, e.g. cows. Immunoglobulin-rich milk, including colostrum, produced according to the method and immunoglobulin concentrates derived from such milk, including colostrum, are also disclosed. These products may be used as nutrient for mammals, and as raw material for diagnostics, human and veterinary medicines, dermatologic preparations and cosmetics industry.