US Patent:
20040166181, Aug 26, 2004
Inventors:
John Hegenauer - Danville CA, US
Haruna Yamaguchi - Castro Valley CA, US
Winnie Chan - Alamo CA, US
Elaine Bagwell - Dublin CA, US
Cindy Latham - Moraga CA, US
Jeffrey Avila - Miami Beach FL, US
International Classification:
A61K035/78
A61K031/555
Abstract:
Disclosed are combinations of soy protein and chromium in amounts effective to inhibit the loss of lean body mass of a subject under caloric restriction. Further combinations include corosolic acid and optionally additional chromium. Still further combinations include a dietary composition of , Badiaga, , and Sabadilla. Compositions of the disclosed soy protein, chromium, and corosolic acid combinations are disclosed as are kits containing the disclosed combinations as well as methods of using the disclosed combinations and compositions for weight loss and the inhibition of the loss of lean body mass in a subject during weight loss.