Curcumin compositions and methods of use as an NK3 antagonist
Disclosed herein are compositions for treating, ameliorating, preventing, or reducing the symptoms associated with menopause and/or hot flashes. The compositions disclosed herein comprise a curcumin composition, a green tea extract composition, and a phycocyanin composition that act as neurokinin 3 receptor antagonists. Also described herein are methods utilizing the aforementioned compositions.
1. A method of treating, ameliorating, preventing, or reducing symptoms associated with menopause in a subject, the method comprising:
identifying that the subject is experiencing or will experience symptoms associated with menopause; and
administering a combination composition to the subject, wherein the combination composition comprises a neurokinin 3 (NK3) antagonist containing a combination of an amount of the curcumin composition, an amount of the green tea extract composition, and an amount of the phycocyanin composition in a synergistic ratio.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the amount of the curcumin composition is about 100 mg to about 750 mg.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the amount of the green tea extract composition is about 100 mg to about 500 mg.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the amount of the phycocyanin composition is about 100 mg.
5. A method of treating, ameliorating, preventing, or reducing effects of hot flashes in a subject, the method comprising:
identifying that the subject is experiencing or will experience effects of hot flashes; and
administering a combination composition to the subject, wherein the combination composition comprises a NK3 antagonist containing a combination of an amount of the curcumin composition, an amount of the green tea extract composition, and an amount of the phycocyanin composition in a synergistic ratio.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the amount of the curcumin composition is about 100 mg to about 750 mg.
7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the amount of the green tea extract composition is about 100 mg to about 500 mg.
8. The method of claim 5 , wherein the amount of the phycocyanin composition is about 100 mg.