Patents Examined by Thurman K. Pase
  • Compositions and methods for lowering cholesterol while maintaining antioxidant levels
    Patent number: 5662934
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a physiologically-acceptable antioxidant and a cholesterol-lowering agent for treating hypercholesterolemia and the accompanying lowering of antioxidant levels in an individual are disclosed. A preferred composition for use in reducing serum cholesterol levels while maintaining antioxidant levels in an individual comprises beta-carotene and gemfibrozil (LOPID.RTM.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Inventor: Thomas Najarian