Patents Assigned to Archer Daniesl Midland Company
  • Patent number: 6391309
    Abstract: A composition is prepared by extracting phytochemicals from plant matter to form a dietary supplement for treatment of female symptoms. This composition is enriched preferably with two or more fractions of plant matter, namely: isoflavones, lignans, saponins, sapogenins, catechins and phenolic acids. Soy is the preferred source of these chemicals; however, other plants may also be used, such as wheat, psyllium, rice, oats, red clover, kudzu, alfalfa, flax, and cocoa. The isoflavone may be any in a group including malonyl, acetyl, glucoside, and aglycone. The composition is in a concentrated form to be delivered in an easy to consume dosage, such as a pill, tablet, liquid, capsule, or a food supplement including health bars. Most commonly, these female symptoms are hot flashes, osteoporosis, sleep disorders, menopausal symptoms, vaginal dryness, premenstrual syndrome, or other problems relating to a reduction of sex hormones and to menstruation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Archer Daniesl Midland Company
    Inventors: Mark Empie, Eric Gugger