Abstract:
A phospholipid comprising two different unsaturated fatty acids, the fatty acids being selected from the twelve n-6 and n-3 essential fatty acids, oleic acid, parinaric acid and combinic acid.
Abstract:
Methods of influencing the 1-series/2-series PG balance in the body by administering a composition containing .gamma.-linolenic acid and/or dihomo-.gamma.-linolenic acid and assimilable copper compounds optionally with a diluent or carrier, the acids being as such or as derivatives convertible in the body thereto. The amounts of the acids or derivatives are 0.2 to 10 g (calculated as .gamma.-linolenic acid) and of copper compounds are 0.1 to 100 mg (calculated as copper).
Abstract:
Gamma-linolenic acid or dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid for use in the reduction or prevention of gastro-intestinal bleeding and other side effects shown by NSAIDs when administered on a continuing basis, including use in allowing said administration to be replaced by administration of said acid alone in arthritis and other conditions without exacerbation of symptoms.
Abstract:
A natural vitamin E preparation, i.e. vitamin E extracted from natural sources, comprising one or more of the alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-tocopherol forms, either as the tocopherol itself, or as a derivative, such as the acetate, in which the total concentration of Wendt PAHs is less than 100 ppb.
Abstract:
Compostions of GLA and/or other EFAs with TA or related compounds, and their use in therapy or nutrition or in preparation of composition for therapy or nutrition, especially to improve cell membrane EFA concentration and/or (particularly in diabetic complications) impaired nerve function and blood flow.
Abstract:
The use in preparation of a medicament for treating and preventing the side effects of anti-cancer chemotherapy of a polyunsaturated fatty acid with a carbon chain length of 14 to 26 and with 2 to 6 double bonds in the molecule in cis or trans configuration, and a method of such treatment or prevention wherein said fatty acid is used as an active.
Abstract:
A triglyceride for use in therapy or as a nutritional supplement, or a composition containing a triglyceride, wherein the triglyceride comprises a fatty acid selected from gamma-linolenic acid and the n-6 EPAs naturally derived therefrom and stearidonic acid and the n-3 EFAs naturally derived therefrom, forming a triple ester with glycerol or alternatively forming a double ester in which the other esterifying acide is a single residue of linoleic acid, with the proviso that the di-gammalinolenoyl-mono-linoleoyl glyceride if selected is used as a preparation containing more than 20% by weight thereof.
Abstract:
Increasing gut calcium absorption in humans or animals by the administration of GLA, DGLA or LA as such or in salt or other pharmacologically acceptabe form, optionally in association with EPA, DHA or other EFA in similar forms, specifically useful in treatment of osteoporosis.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method of skin treatment comprising the step of topically applying to skin affected by seborrheic dermatitis an amount of a composition comprising an excipient and from about 1% to 30% lithium ion, said amount being sufficient to reduce sebum production by said skin. The invention also relates to a method of skin treatment, which comprises the step of topically applying to skin affected by seborrheic dermatitis an amount of a composition comprising a topically acceptable excipient and an effective amount of a lithium salt.