摘要 |
A composition and method for the control of appetite having food grade nutrients as the active ingredients, and a pharmaceutically acceptable delivery agent, formulated so that the active ingredient is released predominantly in the ileum. The active ingredient may include sugars, fatty acids, polypeptides, and amino acids. The delivery agent may be a pH sensitive coating, a cellulosic polymer coating or a diazotized polymer. The composition may be formulated into pellets of between 1 and 3 mm with a density of around 1.0. The composition may be administered with a liquid as a slurry, or it may be administered in a tablet form. The composition may be used in conjunction with any weight loss or weight maintenance program. |