United States Patent # 6,607,745

Leneau
August 19, 2003

Ingestion of hyaluronic acid for improved joint function and health

Abstract-The methods comprise the step of delivering by oral ingestion a nutritional supplement consisting essentially of an effective amount of hyaluronic acid, or a salt or digest thereof, and a food acceptable carrier, wherein the effective amount of hyaluronic acid, or a salt or digest thereof, is from about 0.1 .mu.g to about 400 .mu.g/kg of body weight.

Inventors:Leneau;Harry
Appl. No.: 860425
Filed: May 18, 2001
Current U.S. Class: 424/439; 424/400; 424/442; 424/451; 424/452; 514/825
Intern'l Class:A61K 047/00
Field of Search: 424/400,439,442,451,452 514/825