Algae supplement and treatment method

• US 20080124286A1
• Filed: 08/15/2007
• Published: 05/29/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 11/28/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Jerold B. Lisson
• Original Assignee: Jerold B. Lisson
• Inventors: Lisson, Jerold B.
• Application Number:
  US11/893,244
• Publication Number:
  US 20080124286A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 424/61
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 2300/00 Mixtures or combinations of active ingredients, wherein at least one active ingredient is fully defined in groups A61K31/00 - A61K41/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 2800/522 Antioxidants; Radical scavengers
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 35/748 Cyanobacteria, i.e. blue-green bacteria or blue-green algae, e.g. spirulina algae, microalgae or microphytes A61K36/02
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/05 Chlorophycota or chlorophyta (green algae), e.g. Chlorella
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/9722 Chlorophycota or Chlorophyta [green algae], e.g. Chlorella
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/99 from microorganisms other than algae or fungi, e.g. protozoa or bacteria
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 43/00 Drugs for specific purposes, not provided for in groups A61P1/00-A61P41/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61Q 19/08 Anti-ageing preparations
• CPC Class Codes: A61Q 7/00 Preparations for affecting hair growth

Abstract

This invention relates to a method and composition for enhancing epidermal and/or hair follicle stem cell production, cell renewal, and/or growth of the skin, hair and nails, by topical administration of a therapeutic dosage of cyanobacteria and green algae and/or both simultaneous enteral and topical administration of a therapeutic dosage of cyanobacteria and green algae.

Claims

1. A composition comprising a therapeutic dosage of green algae and a therapeutic dosage of cyanobacteria, wherein the composition is formulated for topical application.

2. The composition of claim 1, wherein said green algae comprises a green algae selected from the group consisting of Haematococcus pluvialis, Chlorella vulgaris, Chlorella pyrenoidosa, Dunaliella salina or a combination thereof.

3. The composition of claim 1, wherein said cyanobacteria comprises a cyanobacteria selected from the group consisting of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, Spirulina pacifica, Spirulina plantesis or a combination thereof.

4. The composition of claim 3, wherein said composition comprises Dunaliella salina and Aphanizomenon flos-aquae.

5. The composition of claim 3, wherein said composition comprises Aphanizomenon flos-aquae and Haematococcus pluvialis.

6. The composition of claim 1, wherein said composition further comprises xylitol.

7. The composition of claim 1, wherein the therapeutic dosage comprises from about 30 to about 70 weight percent of said green algae.

8. The composition of claim 1, wherein the therapeutic dosage comprises from about 30 to about 70 weight percent of said cyanobacteria.

9. The composition of claim 1, wherein said composition is comprised in a cosmetic vehicle.

10. The composition of claim 9, wherein said composition comprises a form selected from the group consisting of an emulsion, cream, lotion, solution, anhydrous base, gel, ointment, or combinations thereof.

11. The composition of claim 1, wherein said therapeutic dosage comprises from about 0.01 to about 10.0 weight percent of antioxidants.

12. The composition of claim 11, wherein said therapeutic dosage comprises from about 0.01 to about 6.0 volume percent of astaxanthin.

13. A method for increasing the longevity of epidermal stem cells in a subject, comprising:

administering to a subject a topical composition according to claim 1.

14. The method according to claim 13, where said subject is a human.

15. The method according to claim 14, wherein the longevity of epidermal stem cells increased by more than about 4 hours.

16. The method according to claim 15, wherein the composition administered comprises a therapeutic dosage of from about 30 to about 70 weight percent of said cyanobacteria.

17. The method according to claim 16, wherein said cyanobacteria enhances the concentration of epidermal stem cells.

18. The method according to claim 17, wherein said cyanobacteria enhances the concentration of epidermal stem cells by more than about 25%.

19. A method for enhancing a rate of nail growth in a subject, comprising:

administering to a subject a topical composition according to claim 1 and an enteral composition comprising a therapeutic dosage of green algae and a therapeutic dosage of cyanobacteria.

20. The method according to claim 19, wherein the rate of nail growth is increased by more than about 200%.

21. A method for increasing a rate of proliferation of epidermal cells in a subject, comprising:

administering to a subject a topical composition according to claim 1.

22. The method according to claim 21, wherein the rate of proliferation of epidermal cells is increased by more than about 200%.

23. The method according to claim 21, wherein the method further comprises administration of an enteral composition comprising a therapeutic dosage of green algae and a therapeutic dosage of cyanobacteria.

24. A method for increasing a rate of hair growth in a subject, comprising:

administering to a subject a topical composition according to claim 1.

25. The method according to claim 24, wherein the rate of hair growth is increased by more than about 200%.

26. The method according to claim 24, wherein the method further comprises administration of an enteral composition comprising a therapeutic dosage of green algae and a therapeutic dosage of cyanobacteria.

27. A method for increasing a rate of hair follicle stem cell growth in a subject, comprising:

administering to a subject a topical composition according to claim 1.

28. The method according to claim 27, wherein the rate of hair follicle stem cell growth is increased by more than about 200%.

29. The method according to claim 27, wherein the method further comprises administration of an enteral composition comprising a therapeutic dosage of green algae and a therapeutic dosage of cyanobacteria.