US4824672A
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Method and composition for reducing serum cholesterol
Assignee: HAUSER - KUHRTS Inc
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Filing: 1986-06-06
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Granted: 1989-04-25
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Expires: 2006-06-06
Abstract
Abstract An orally administrable composition and method for reducing serum cholesterol levels are disclosed. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a gel-forming fiber such as, for example, guar gum, pysllium seed, pectin, glucomannon, oat and barley and a mineral salt such as for example, calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate and potassium carbonate is administered to humans to reduce serum cholesterol levels.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E. Day
- 👤 Eric H. Kuhrts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K36/00; A61K36/18; A61K36/185; A61K36/68; A61K36/48; A61K36/88; A61K36/899; A61K36/8998
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
An orally administrable pharmaceutical composition for use in reducing serum cholesterol levels consisting essentially of: (a) an effective amount of a gel-forming fiber which exhibits cholesterol reducing activity, and (b) an orally ingestible non-toxic mineral salt capable of dissolution in the gastric fluid with release of carbon dioxide.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
An orally administrable pharmaceutical composition for use in reducing serum cholesterol levels consisting essentially of: (a) an effective amount of a gel-forming fiber which exhibits cholesterol reducing activity, and (b) an orally ingestible non-toxic mineral salt capable of dissolution in the gastric fluid with release of carbon dioxide.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
A composition according to claim 1 comprising a flavorant, sweetener or preservative.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein said gel-forming fiber is a member selected from the group consisting of guar gum, psyllium seed, pectin, glucomannon, oat and barley.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein said mineral salt is a member selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate and potassium carbonate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein the ratio of said gel-forming fiber to said mineral salt is in the range of approximately 3:1 to approximately 10:1.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
An orally administrable pharmaceutical composition for use in reducing serum cholesterol levels consisting essentially of an effective amount of a gel-forming fiber selected from the group consisting of guar gum, psyllium seed, pectin, glucomannon, oat and barley, and an orally ingestible non-toxic mineral salt capable of dissolution in the gastrointestinal fluid with release of carbon dioxide.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
An orally administrable pharmaceutical composition for use in reducing serum cholesterol levels consisting essentially of an effective amount of a gel-forming fiber selected from the group consisting of guar gum, psyllium seed, pectin, glucomannon, oat and barley, and an orally ingestible non-toxic mineral salt capable of dissolution in the gastrointestinal fluid with release of carbon dioxide.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
42 words
A method for lowering serum cholesterol in humans consisting essentially of administering in an oral dosage unit an effective amount of gel-forming fiber and an orally ingestible non-toxic mineral salt capable of dissolution in human gastric fluid with release of carbon dioxide.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
42 words
A method for lowering serum cholesterol in humans consisting essentially of administering in an oral dosage unit an effective amount of gel-forming fiber and an orally ingestible non-toxic mineral salt capable of dissolution in human gastric fluid with release of carbon dioxide.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method according to claim 7 wherein said gelforming fiber is a member selected from the group consisting of guar gum, psyllium seed, pectin, glucomannon, oat and barley.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method according to claim 7 wherein said salt is a mineral carbonate a member selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, and potassium carbonate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 7 wherein the ratio of said gel-forming fiber to said mineral salt is in the range of approximately 3:1 to approximately 10:1.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 7 wherein said oral dosage unit also comprises a flavorant, sweetener or preservative.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
57 words
A method for lowering serum cholesterol consisting essentially of administration in an oral dosage unit, an effective amount of gel-forming fiber selected from a member of the group consisting of guar gum, psyllium seed, pectin, glucomannon, oat and barley and an orally-ingestible, non-toxic mineral carbonate capable of dissolution in human gastric fluid with release of carbon dioxide.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
57 words
A method for lowering serum cholesterol consisting essentially of administration in an oral dosage unit, an effective amount of gel-forming fiber selected from a member of the group consisting of guar gum, psyllium seed, pectin, glucomannon, oat and barley and an orally-ingestible, non-toxic mineral carbonate capable of dissolution in human gastric fluid with release of carbon dioxide.
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