摘要 |
FIELD: medicine, pharmacy. ^ SUBSTANCE: invention refers to master carotenoid-containing composition. Composition includes at least one carotenoid-containing material enriched in Z-isomers of carotenoid compound. Carotenoid-containing material includes higher percentage of isomer selected out of a group of 5-Z, 9-Z and their combinations than 13-Z isomer. Method composition manufacturing involves processing of carotenoid-containing material to increase content of Z-isomers of carotenoid compound. Master composition can be used in peroral, cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions. These compositions can be used in prevention of cardiovascular diseases and improvement of skin and hair condition. ^ EFFECT: increased bioavailability of carotenoids. ^ 29 cl, 1 dwg, 4 tbl, 6 ex |