US5562913A
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Formulation for use in smokers
Assignee: Scotia Holdings PLC
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Filing: 1994-03-18
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Granted: 1996-10-08
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Expires: 2014-03-18
Abstract
Abstract Preparation of a formulation for mitigating ill effects of smoking, wherein one or more of the n-6 EFAs selected from GLA, DGLA and AA, and one or more of the n-3 EFAs selected from SA, 20:4n-3, EPA, DPA or DHA are used, preferably so that the daily dose of each fatty acid is within the range 1 mg to 100g/day. The formulation may in many other purposes be used in the treatment or prevention of ageing of the skin of smokers.
Inventors
- 👤 David F. Horrobin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 04:28
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L33/00; A23L33/10; A23L33/115; A23L33/12; A61; A61Q; A61Q19/00; A61Q19/08; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/185; A61K31/19; A61K31/20; A61K31/202; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/33; A61K8/36; A61K8/361; A61K8/67; A61K9/00; A61K9/06; A23V; A23V2002/00; A23V2200/00; A23V2200/30; A23V2200/318; A23V2250/00; A23V2250/18; A23V2250/186; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S424/00; Y10S424/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A method of treating n-6 or n-3 essential fatty acid deficits in smokers wherein there is administered to a smoker a formulation comprising: (a) at least one of the n-6 essential fatty acids selected from the group consisting of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) and arachidonic acid (AA); or (b) at least one n-3 essential fatty acid selected from the group consisting of stearidonic acid (SA), 8,11,14-17-eicosatetraenoic acid (20:4n-3), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); or (c) a mixture of (a) and (b); so that the daily dose of each fatty acid administered is within the range of 1 mg to 100 g per day.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
A method of treating n-6 or n-3 essential fatty acid deficits in smokers wherein there is administered to a smoker a formulation comprising: (a) at least one of the n-6 essential fatty acids selected from the group consisting of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) and arachidonic acid (AA); or (b) at least one n-3 essential fatty acid selected from the group consisting of stearidonic acid (SA), 8,11,14-17-eicosatetraenoic acid (20:4n-3), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); or (c) a mixture of (a) and (b); so that the daily dose of each fatty acid administered is within the range of 1 mg to 100 g per day.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
71 words
A method of mitigating the ill effects of smoking, wherein there is administered to a smoker, a formulation of one or more the n-6 EFAs selected from the group consisting of GLA, DGLA and AA, and/or one or more of the n-3 EFAs selected from SA, 20:4n-3, EPA, DPA and DHA, so that the daily dose of each fatty acid is within the range 1 mg to 100 g per day.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
71 words
A method of mitigating the ill effects of smoking, wherein there is administered to a smoker, a formulation of one or more the n-6 EFAs selected from the group consisting of GLA, DGLA and AA, and/or one or more of the n-3 EFAs selected from SA, 20:4n-3, EPA, DPA and DHA, so that the daily dose of each fatty acid is within the range 1 mg to 100 g per day.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method according to claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the formulation comprises both n-6 essential fatty acids and n-3 essential fatty acids.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method according to claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the formulation is a nutritional supplement in oil, powder, whip, foam, granule, flake or mousse form and wherein the fatty acids are present in a concentration of from 0.001 to 50% by weight in total.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method according to claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the formulation is a topical preparation for absorption through the skin, in ointment, lotion, cream, oil, stick or patch form and wherein the fatty acids are present in a concentration of from 0.001 to 50% by weight in total.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
106 words
A method of treating untimely ageing of the skin in smokers, wherein there is administered to a smoker, a formulation comprising: (a) at least one of the n-6 essential fatty acids selected from the group consisting of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) and arachidonic acid (AA); or (b) at least one n-3 essential fatty acid selected from the group consisting of stearidonic acid (SA), 8,11,14-17-eicosatetraenoic acid (20:4n-3), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); or (c) a mixture of (a) and (b); so that the daily dose of each fatty acid is within the range 1 mg to 100 g per day.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
106 words
A method of treating untimely ageing of the skin in smokers, wherein there is administered to a smoker, a formulation comprising: (a) at least one of the n-6 essential fatty acids selected from the group consisting of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) and arachidonic acid (AA); or (b) at least one n-3 essential fatty acid selected from the group consisting of stearidonic acid (SA), 8,11,14-17-eicosatetraenoic acid (20:4n-3), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); or (c) a mixture of (a) and (b); so that the daily dose of each fatty acid is within the range 1 mg to 100 g per day.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 6 wherein the formulation comprises both n-6 essential fatty acids and n-3 essential fatty acids.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method according to claim 6 wherein the formulation is a nutritional supplement in oil, powder, whip, foam, granule, flake or mousse form and wherein the fatty acids are present in a concentration of from 0.001 to 50% by weight in total.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method according to claim 6 wherein the formulation is a topical preparation for absorption through the skin, in ointment, cream lotion, oil, stick or patch form and wherein the fatty acids are present in a concentration of from 0.001 to 50% by weight in total.
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