Abstract:
The use of one or more of the 6-desaturated or higher EFAs of each of the n-6 and n-3 series for the manufacture of a medicament for use in the treatment of post-viral fatigue syndrome (otherwise known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)).
Abstract:
A pharmaceutical composition of GLA or DGLA and bioavailable selenium, optionally also with an 18:4 or higher n-3 EFA and/or bioavailable zinc.
Abstract:
The anti-viral effectiveness of conventional anti-viral agents such as acylovir, idoxuridine, vidarabine etc. is enhanced by formulation or administration with a physiologically acceptable lithium salt.
Abstract:
Composition and use of .gamma.-linolenic acid and related materails with ascorbic acid, or ethyl alcohol, or an opiate antagonist such as naloxone, nalorphine or levallorphan, for treating alcoholism or moderating the effects of taking alcohol.
Abstract:
Compositions and use of .gamma.-linolenic acid and related materials with (i) zinc, .beta.-lactam antibiotics or other materials enhancing physiological 1-series PG synthesis and/or (ii) colchicine, Vinca alkaloids or other materials enhancing physiological synthesis of thromboxane A2, for treatment of inflammatory disorders.
Abstract:
A method for the treatment or prophylaxis of angina pectoris or myocardial infarction which consists of administering indomethacin or chloroquine. It has been found that angina pectoris and myocardial infarction may be susceptible to treatment by administration of substances which will inhibit the synthesis or action of prostaglandins, which it is believed to be the effect of administering indomethacin or chloroquine.
Abstract:
An N-alkylpolyhydroxyamine salt of an n-6 or n-3 essential fatty acid (EFA) that is beyond the 6-desaturation step, or of any polyunsaturated fatty acid, other than those belonging to the n-6 and n-3 series, having 16 to 26 carbon atoms and up to six double bonds, the double bonds being in the cis or trans configuration, the salt being formed with the fatty acid either as such or in the form of a covalent derivative, through the carboxyl group, of a bifunctional compound itself having a free acid function.
Abstract:
Countering side effects of parenteral or fluid-diet enteral nutrition by adding one or more 6-desaturated essential fatty acids (EFAs) to parenteral or enteral composition (particularly low-fat compositions) being given, or giving them in addition to the compositions.
Abstract:
Gamma-linolenic acid and/or dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid is used in the preparation of a medicament for inhibiting reocclusion of an artery from which an occlusion or other blockage has been removed, or for preventing occlusion of peripheral or coronary arteries. The medicament may also comprise eicosapentaenoic acid.