Preparation for improving the action of receptors
Preparation for improving the action of receptors
Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of polyunsaturated fatty acids and one or more components which have a beneficial effect on total methionine metabolism selected from the group consisting of vitamin B12 and precursors thereof, vitamin B6 and derivatives thereof, folic acid, zinc and magnesium, in the manufacture of a preparation for improving the action of receptors. This preparation is advantageously applied in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease, Huntington's chorea, epilepsy, schizophrenia, paranoia, depression, sleep disorders, impaired memory function, psychoses, dementia and ADHD.
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Inventors: Kiliaan; Amanda Johanne (Nijmegen, NL), Hageman; Robert Johan Joseph (Wageningen, NL)
Assignee: N.V. Nutricia (Zoetermeer, NL)
Appl. No.: 10/495,341
Filed: November 14, 2002
PCT Filed: November 14, 2002
PCT No.: PCT/NL02/00731
371(c)(1),(2),(4) Date: May 13, 2004
PCT Pub. No.: WO03/041701
PCT Pub. Date: May 22, 2003