Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090123542 | PRIMARY COMPOSITION COMPRISING A LIPOPHILIC BIOACTIVE COMPOUND - The invention relates to a primary composition in which at least one lipophilic bioactive compound is mixed with a whey protein, present in an amount effective to increase the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound. The invention also relates to an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, or in a pharmaceutical preparation, and to a cosmetic preparation that contains the primary composition. Methods for increasing the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound and providing increased photostability and oxidation resistance are also provided. | 05-14-2009 |
20090156694 | LONG-CHAIN POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACID OIL AND COMPOSITIONS AND PREPARATION PROCESS FOR THE SAME - Stable oil containing long-chain polyunsaturated essential fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) in the form of triacylglycerols, in particular arachidonic acid (ARA), dihomogammalinolenic acid (DHGLA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Such an oil may be prepared by bringing a carrier oil into contact with a biomass obtained from the culture of a microorganism, in particular a fungus or a microalga containing the acids ARA, DHGLA, DHA or EPA. These oils can be incorporated into the composition of a foodstuff, of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical product. | 06-18-2009 |
20100183537 | STABLE AND BIOAVAILABLE COMPOSITIONS OF ISOMERS OF CAROTENOIDS FOR SKIN AND HAIR - Compositions that provide health benefits and methods regarding same are presented. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a primary composition comprising at least one carotenoid-containing material, enriched in Z isomers of the carotenoid compound. For example, the carotenoid-containing material contains by weight a greater percentage of an isomer selected from the group consisting of 5-Z, 9-Z and combinations thereof than of 13-Z isomer. | 07-22-2010 |
20110269851 | REDUCING ASTRINGENCY IN COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention in general relates to the field of taste. In particular it relates to the reduction of astringency. One embodiment of the present invention relates to the use of at least one phospholipid for the preparation of a phenol containing composition to reduce the astringency of the composition. | 11-03-2011 |
20120177738 | GREEN TEA EXTRACTS OF IMPROVED BIOAVAILABILITY - The present invention relates to a green tea formulation stabilized by natural antioxidants such as OPC together with vitamin C or vitamin C analogs. The invention also relates to the use of a mixture of OPC and ascorbic acid to increase bioavailability of green tea catechins. It also relates to a food, pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition that contains the stabilized green tea formulation. | 07-12-2012 |