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Method for preventing body fat deposition in mammals
Assignee: Montefiore Medical Center
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Filing: 1982-02-09
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Granted: 1983-11-15
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Expires: 2002-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A method for reducing the rate of liver triglyceride synthesis and body fat deposition in mammals by orally administering over a prolonged period a therapeutic mixture of effective amounts of pyruvate and dihydroxyacetone to which may be added riboflavin. The method also has the effect of increasing the glycogen-storing capabilities of the liver and increasing the body protein concentration.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald T. Stanko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/185; A61K31/19; A61K31/33; A61K31/395; A61K31/495; A61K31/505; A61K31/519; A61K31/525
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
35 words
A method for inhibiting body fat while increasing body protein concentration in a mammal, which comprises administering orally to said mammal effective amounts of a therapeutic mixture of pyruvate and dihydroxyacetone for a given diet.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
35 words
A method for inhibiting body fat while increasing body protein concentration in a mammal, which comprises administering orally to said mammal effective amounts of a therapeutic mixture of pyruvate and dihydroxyacetone for a given diet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 in which said mixture also includes riboflavin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said mixture is administered for at least 15 days.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the agent is administered to a person prior to a strenuous event to increase endurance and/or performance.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
43 words
A method for increasing the protein concentration in the body of a mammal, which comprises administering orally to said mammal effective amounts of a mixture of pyruvate and dihydroxyacetone for a period of at least about 15 days to increase body protein concentration.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
43 words
A method for increasing the protein concentration in the body of a mammal, which comprises administering orally to said mammal effective amounts of a mixture of pyruvate and dihydroxyacetone for a period of at least about 15 days to increase body protein concentration.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method according to claim 5 wherein said mixture includes riboflavin.
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