Apoaequorin and vitamin d-containing compositions and methods of using same
Compositions containing apoaequorin and vitamin D and methods for their use in treating symptoms and disorders related to calcium imbalances and vitamin D deficiency associated with, for example, sleep quality, energy quality, mood quality, memory quality or pain are provided by the present invention.
1. A composition for treating a symptom or disorder related to cell death following ischemia comprising:
(a) a therapeutically effective amount of apoaequorin;
(b) a therapeutically effective amount of vitamin D; and
(c) an acceptable carrier
wherein the therapeutically effective amount of apoaequorin is about 10 mg to 50 mg and the therapeutically effective amount of vitamin D is about 25 mcg to about 75 mcg.
2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is in the form of a unit dosage containing said effective amounts of the apoaequorin and vitamin D.
3. The composition according to claim 2 , wherein: (a) the effective amount of apoaequorin in the unit dosage is about 20 mg; and (b) the effective amount of vitamin D in the unit dosage is about 50 mcg.
4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the vitamin D is in the form of D3 cholecalciferol.
5. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the unit dosage is a capsule.
6. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is a nutraceutical composition.
7. A method of administering a composition comprising
administering to a subject an effective amount of the composition of claim 1 .
8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein administration of the composition to said subject improves sleep quality in the subject.
9. The method according to claim 7 , wherein administration of the composition to said subject improves energy quality in the subject.
10. The method according to claim 7 , wherein administration of the composition to said subject improves mood quality in the subject.
11. The method according to claim 7 , wherein administration of the composition to said subject alleviates pain in the subject.
12. The method according to claim 7 , administration of the composition to said subject improves memory quality in the subject.