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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 12, 2007
Avidor Shulman, Kiryat Tivon, IL;
Dori Pelled, Hod Hasharon, IL;
Tzafra Cohen, Haifa, IL;
Orly Farkash, Shimshit, IL;
Avidor Shulman, Kiryat Tivon, IL;
Dori Pelled, Hod Hasharon, IL;
Tzafra Cohen, Haifa, IL;
Orly Farkash, Shimshit, IL;
Enzymotec Ltd., Migdal Haemeq, IL;
Abstract
The invention provides methods for treatment of conditions which require phytosterol therapy without adversely affecting the bioavailability of lipophilic vitamins or lipophilic drugs. The method includes administering a mixture of phytosterol ester(s) (PS-E) and 1,3-diglyceride(s) (DAG) dissolved in an edible oil or fat. The invention also provides a method of improving weight management and a method of treating metabolic conditions that result in overweight. Dietary nutrients, food supplements and food articles containing the mixture are also provided.