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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 04, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 14, 2009
Karlheinz Bortlik, Syens, CH;
Francoise Saucy, Blonay, CH;
Eliane Duruz, Epalinges, CH;
Myriam Richelle, Savigny, CH;
Pierre Lambelet, Saint-Legier, CH;
Markus Baur, Ulm, DE;
Andrea Pfeifer, Saint-Legier, CH;
Karlheinz Bortlik, Syens, CH;
Francoise Saucy, Blonay, CH;
Eliane Duruz, Epalinges, CH;
Myriam Richelle, Savigny, CH;
Pierre Lambelet, Saint-Legier, CH;
Markus Baur, Ulm, DE;
Andrea Pfeifer, Saint-Legier, CH;
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Abstract
The invention relates to a primary composition in which at least one lipophilic bioactive compound is mixed with a whey protein, present in an amount effective to increase the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound. The invention also relates to an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, or in a pharmaceutical preparation, and to a cosmetic preparation that contains the primary composition. Methods for increasing the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound and providing increased photostability and oxidation resistance are also provided.