Compositions and methods for lowering plasma concentrations of low density lipoproteins in humans
申请人:Smith L. Michael
公开号:US20070072910A1
公开(公告)日:2007-03-29
The present invention is directed to compositions and method to lower the plasma concentration of a low density lipoprotein in a human. One aspect is the invention is directed to compositions comprising at least one pharmaceutically acceptable L-carnitine compound and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable niacin compound, in such amount as to reduce the concentration of a low density lipoprotein. Another embodiment is directed to a composition of L-carnitine and niacin that substantially reduces side-effects associated with niacin treatment. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for treating hyperlipidemia while substantially reducing side-effects associated with niacin treatment by administering a composition of L-carnitine and niacin.