METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR EXTENDING REPRODUCTIVE LIFE USING BETA-CRYPTOXANTHIN

摘要

Methods and compositions for delaying the onset of menopause and/or slowing the rate of loss of ovarian reserve are disclosed. The methods may involve administering a therapeutically effective amount of beta-cryptoxanthin (bCX) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof to a female subject. The bCX may be administered in combination with a contraceptive agent and/or a multivitamin agent.