D-TAGATOSE-BASED COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING ATHEROSCLEROSIS, METABOLIC SYNDROME, AND SYMPTOMS THEREOF

摘要

Pharmaceutical compositions including D-tagatose along with a stilbene or stilbenoid component, or a salt or derivative thereof. Methods of prophylaxis and therapy by administering to a mammal a pharmaceutically effective amount of D-tagatose, optionally in combination with a stilbene or stilbenoid component, or a salt or derivative thereof to prevent or treat atherosclerosis, the metabolic syndrome, obesity, or diabetes.