Patent ID: 8748491
Filing Date: 2014-06-10
Classification: A23K,A23L,A23V,A61K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A method of enhancing neurotransmission wherein the neurotransmission effect is selected from the group consisting of: an antidepressant, mood/vitality improver, stress reliever, condition improver, reducer of anxiety, reducer of obsessive-compulsive behavior, relaxant, sleep improver and/or insomnia alleviator comprising: administering a dietary or pharmaceutical composition containing 0.001 mg per kg body weight to about 20 mg per kg body weight per day of carnosic acid to a healthy person in need thereof; or 0.001 mg per kg bodyweight to 1000 mg per kg bodyweight per day to an animal excluding humans in need thereof and observing an enhanced neurotransmission effect.