Therapeutic uses of Dunaliella powder
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1. A method for treating atherosclerosis comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of dried Dunaliella algae, thereby treating the atherosclerosis.
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A method for treating a disease selected from diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis, and a method for reducing triglycerides and/or increasing HDL cholesterol levels in the plasma of a subject. The method comprises administrating to a subject an effective amount of crude Dunaliella powder, optionally together with an activator of nuclear receptors.
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- 1. A method for treating atherosclerosis comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of dried Dunaliella algae, thereby treating the atherosclerosis.
- 2. A method for reducing the size of an atherosclerotic plaque or lesion at the aortic sinus of a subject afflicted with atherosclerosis, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of dried Dunaliella algae together with one or more activators of nuclear receptors, thereby reducing the size of the atherosclerotic plaque or lesion.
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