Title:
METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR WEIGHT CONTROL AND GLYCEMIC CONTROL
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2021182938
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
To provide methods and compositions for weight control and glycemic control.SOLUTION: The present invention provides methods, compositions and processed foods and foodstuffs useful for weight control and glycemic control. In one embodiment, the invention provides methods of inducing weight loss, maintaining weight or enhancing or providing glycemic control in a subject, comprising a step of orally administering prior to or during a meal to the subject an edible polymer hydrogel which swells in the stomach and/or the small intestine. The edible polymer hydrogel is preferably administered in an amount sufficient to slow gastric emptying and absorption of carbohydrates and fats in the small intestine.SELECTED DRAWING: None
Inventors:
ALESSANDRO SANNINO
LUIGI AMBROSIO
EYAL RON
YISHAI ZOHAR
LUIGI AMBROSIO
EYAL RON
YISHAI ZOHAR
Application Number:
JP2021136200A
Publication Date:
December 02, 2021
Filing Date:
August 24, 2021
Export Citation:
Assignee:
GELESIS LLC
International Classes:
A23L33/24; A21D2/18; A23G9/34; A23L2/00; A23L2/52; A23L7/10; A23L7/109; A23L9/10; A23L23/00; A23L29/00; A23L29/20; A23L29/262; A23L33/00; A23L33/20
Domestic Patent References:
| JP2008069315A | 2008-03-27 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hidesaku Yamamoto
Natsuki Morishita
Takatoshi Iida
Daisuke Ishikawa
Kensaku Yamamoto
Natsuki Morishita
Takatoshi Iida
Daisuke Ishikawa
Kensaku Yamamoto
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