Inventors:
Paul Bradley Addis - Cumberland WI, US
Rongsheng Roger Ruan - Arden Hills MN, US
Joseph M. Keenan - Golden Valley MN, US
Daniela Geleva - Seattle WA, US
Assignee:
Regents of the University of Minnesota - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61K 31/715
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for using processed-cellulose. Preferably, the processed cellulose is a highly refined cellulose (HRC). The HRC is useful in a number of medical and nutritional applications. These medical and nutritional applications can include, but are not limited to, administering effective amounts of the HRC for lowering values of risk factor measurements for such diseases as arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Treatment of other diseases and conditions with the HRC is also possible.