Patents by Inventor Margriet S. Westerterp-Plantenga

Margriet S. Westerterp-Plantenga has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Nutritional compositions
    Publication number: 20040087514
    Abstract: Compositions comprising soluble fiber are effective in triggering the secretion of GLP-1. Compositions may be used in the treatment or prevention of metabolic syndrome, diabetes or obesity, the amelioration of symptoms and conditions related to metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus or obesity, the promotion of satiety, weight loss or maintenance of desired body weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas E. Hughes, Margriet S. Westerterp-Plantenga