Patent ID: 9192586
Filing Date: 2015-11-24
Classification: A23L,A23V,A61K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A nutrient formulation in a unit dosage or daily dosage form for oral ingestion, wherein a recommended daily dosage of said nutrient formulation comprises: a. at least 3 milligrams of zeaxanthin, which is present in 3R-3′R stereoisomer form and is substantially free of meso-zeaxanthin stereoisomers; b. zinc at a dosage that (i) does not exceed 40 milligrams of elemental zinc and (ii) does not require a copper additive to the formulation to inhibit zinc-induced anemia; c. vitamin C; d. at least one tocopherol with anti-oxidant activity; and wherein the nutrient formulation is provided in the form selected from the group consisting of capsules, tablets, liquids, and powders for oral ingestion.