Patents by Inventor Vladimir Vuksan

Vladimir Vuksan 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).

  • Salvia hispanica I (Chia) in the management and treatment of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and associated risk factors
    Publication number: 20080305190
    Abstract: Described is use of Salvia hispanica L. (Chia) for controlling, in one embodiment reducing, blood glucose levels, preferably post-prandial blood glucose levels. This is useful in both non-diabetic and diabetic individuals, but especially in diabetic individuals. Also described is the use of chia in reducing postprandial blood glucose, insulin sensitivity, blood pressure, and oxidative stress in such individuals. The present invention further found that Chia can be used to improve endothelial function, coagulation, fibrinolysis and iron status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventor: Vladimir Vuksan
  • Konjac-mannan and ginseng compositions and methods and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7326404
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a number of compositions namely a konjac-mannan mixture, a ginseng composition and a composition comprising konjac-mannan and American ginseng. Methods of use are described including their use for reducing blood glucose in non-diabetic and diabetic individuals, as well as reducing postprandial blood glucose in such individuals. Applications in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure, an increase in nitric oxide, syndrome X and cardiovascular disease are also described. Various other applications of the composition and methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Vuksan Holdings Inc.
    Inventor: Vladimir Vuksan
  • Konjac mannan and ginseng compositions and methods and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20050020535
    Abstract: Described are a number of compositions, namely a konjac mannan mixture, a ginseng composition, and a composition comprising konjac mannan and American ginseng. Methods of use of these compositions are described including their use for reducing blood glucose in non-diabetic and diabetic individuals, as well as reducing postprandial blood glucose in such individuals. Applications in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure, an increase in nitric oxide, Syndrome X and cardiovascular disease are also described. Various other applications of the compositions and methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventor: Vladimir Vuksan
  • Salvia hispanica l (chia) in the management and treatment of cardiovascular disease diabetes and asociated risk factors
    Publication number: 20040185129
    Abstract: Described is use of Salvia hispanica L. (Chia) for controlling, in one embodiment reducing, blood glucose levels, preferably post-prandial blood glucose levels. This is useful in both non-diabetic and diabetic individuals, but especially in diabetic individuals. Also described is the use of chia in reducing postprandial blood glucose, insulin sensitivity, blood pressure, and oxidative stress in such individuals. The present invention further found that Chia can be used to improve endothelial function, coagulation, fibrinolysis and iron status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventor: Vladimir Vuksan