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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 05, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 11, 2014
Sancilio & Company, Inc., Riviera Beach, FL (US);
Frederick Sancilio, Jupiter, FL (US);
Peter Persicaner, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Janice Cacace, Miami, FL (US);
Mohand Dahim, Gaithersburg, MD (US);
Sancilio & Company, Inc., Riviera Beach, FL (US);
Abstract
Compositions comprising at least one Omega-3 fatty acid ester and at least one surface active agent; wherein the compositions form micelles when in contact with an aqueous medium are taught. Also provided is a method of administering to a subject a composition comprising at least one Omega-3 fatty acid ester and at least one surface active agent, wherein the at least one Omega-3 fatty acid ester forms micelles when in contact with an aqueous medium, and the bioavailability of the at least one Omega-3 fatty acid ester is substantially independent of a food effect. The compositions are useful for treating cardiovascular conditions or disorders in a subject and for reducing side effects associated with the ingestion of Omega-3 fatty acid esters. Also taught are various dosage forms for administering the compositions and use of the compositions in functional foods. Also contemplated are kits for administering the compositions.