Patents Assigned to NutraCea
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Publication number: 20090175967Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating colorectal cancer and reducing adenoma development in mammals by administering rice bran.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: NutraCeaInventors: Andreas J. Gescher, Richard D. Verschoyle
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Publication number: 20090123580Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating an insulin resistance disorder, treating obesity, reducing the weight and/or preventing weight gain and controlling appetite and/or inducing satiety in a subject by administering to the subject an amount of a stabilized rice bran solubilized fraction effective to treat the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: NutraCeaInventors: Rani Madhavapeddi Patel, Leo G. Gingras, Paul R. Mathewson
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Publication number: 20080038385Abstract: A nutritional fiber derived from stabilized rice bran is described, as well as the use thereof for the prevention and treatment of several GI disorders, bowel disorders, as a laxative, in weight loss diets, as a therapeutic diet for reducing cholesterol and blood glucose levels, for dissolving and preventing kidney and gallstone formation, for cancer prevention and for cancer treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: NutraCeaInventors: Reddy Sastry Cherukuri, Rukmini Cheruvanky
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Publication number: 20070243272Abstract: A nutritional fiber derived from stabilized rice bran is described, which is beneficial for treating colon cancer in an individual. Methods for decreasing the likelihood of colon cancer are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: October 18, 2007Applicant: NutraCeaInventors: Reddy Sastry Cherukuri, Rukmini Cheruvanky
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Publication number: 20070231449Abstract: A method is disclosed for the preparation of a novel composition comprising non-starchy polysaccharides derived from rice bran. The polysaccharides may be obtained from stabilized rice bran as well as commercially available products, such as RiSolubles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: NutraCeaInventors: Reddy Sastry Cherukuri, Rukmini Cheruvanky
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Publication number: 20070212470Abstract: A nutritional fiber derived from stabilized rice bran is described, as well as the use thereof for the prevention and treatment of several GI disorders, bowel disorders, as a laxative, in weight loss diets, as a therapeutic diet for reducing cholesterol and blood glucose levels, for dissolving and preventing kidney and gallstone formation, for cancer prevention and for cancer treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Applicant: NutraCeaInventors: Reddy Sastry Cherukuri, Rukmini Cheruvanky
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Publication number: 20060093592Abstract: A novel product comprising a mixture of probiotic and prebiotic ingredients for the treatment of IBS, IBD, Crohn's disease, antibiotic induced diarrhea and other bowel disorders is described herein. Stabilized rice bran derivatives, including stabilized rice bran, RiSolubles, RiceMucil, and Cea100, are used as the source of prebiotics. The prebiotic source is not only rich in fructo-oligosaccharides, but also has potent antioxidants and phytonutrients for intestinal health and the proliferation of bifido-bacteria in the intestines. The probiotics used are different combinations and concentrations of Lactobacilli species, depending on the specific gastrointestinal disease which is targeted. When refrigerated, the products are shelf-stable (95-99%) for at least one year.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2005Publication date: May 4, 2006Applicant: NutraCeaInventors: Rukmini Cheruvanky, Reddy Cherukuri, R. Pecha, Eliot Drell
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Publication number: 20050214392Abstract: This invention provides methods and formulations for treating disorders of the immune system comprising administering a fortified formulation comprising stabilized rice bran derivative and a fortification agent. Preferred rice bran derivatives are rice bran oil and the solubilized fraction of rice bran. Preferred fortification agents are glucosamine derivative, methylsulfonylmethane, yucca concentrate, and grape seed extract.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicant: NutraCeaInventors: Patricia McPeak, Rukmini Cheruvanky, Reddy Sastry Cherukuri, Mohammed Mazhar
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Publication number: 20050158406Abstract: This invention provides methods and formulations for treating an inflammatory disease or reducing an inflammatory reaction comprising administering a fortified formulation comprising stabilized rice bran derivative and a fortification agent. Preferred rice bran derivatives are rice bran oil and the solubilized fraction of rice bran. Preferred fortification agents are glucosamine derivative, methylsulfonylmethane, yucca concentrate, and grape seed extract.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2005Publication date: July 21, 2005Applicant: NutraCeaInventors: Patricia McPeak, Rukmini Cheruvanky, Reddy Sastry Cherukuri, Mohammed Mazhar
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Patent number: 6902739Abstract: This invention provides methods and formulations for treating an inflammatory disease or reducing an inflammatory reaction comprising administering a fortified formulation comprising stabilized rice bran derivative and a fortification agent. Preferred rice bran derivatives are rice bran oil and the solubilized fraction of rice bran. Preferred fortification agents are glucosamine derivative, methylsulfonylmethane, yucca concentrate, and grape seed extract.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2001Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: NutraCeaInventors: Patricia McPeak, Rukmini Cheruvanky, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Mohammed Mazhar