US 8,178,118 B2
Magnesium compositions and uses thereof for cognitive functionGeneral
US 8,178,118 B2
Magnesium compositions and uses thereof for cognitive function
Tech Center:
1600 Biotechnology and Organic Chemistry
Examiner:
Benjamin Packard
Art Unit:
1612 Organic Compounds: Bio-affecting, Body Treating, Drug Delivery, Steroids, Herbicides, Pesticides, Cosmetics, and Drugs
Inventors:
Guosong Liu; Fei Mao
Assignee:
Priority:
03/22/07
Filed:
03/24/08
Granted:
05/15/12
Expiration:
06/04/29
Abstract
A composition for administration to a subject, such as oral administration to a subject, for example, has been provided. Such a composition may comprise at least one magnesium-counter ion compound. A magnesium-counter ion composition described herein may be useful for any of a variety of applications provided herein, such as maintaining, enhancing, and/or improving health, nutrition, and/or another condition of a subject, and/or cognitive, learning, and/or memory function. A magnesium-counter ion composition provided herein may be useful for administration to a subject presenting magnesium deficiency, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ALS, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, migraine, anxiety disorder, mood disorder, and/or hypertension. A kit, method, and other associated technology are also provided.
Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)
A61A61P25/22A61K2300/00A61Q15/00A61PA23L33/15A23V2200/322A23L