Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical, dietary and/or food composition comprising saffron for use in the prevention and/or treatment of degenerative eye disorders. The present invention is also directed to a combination comprising saffron and curcumin, and to a pharmaceutical, dietary and/or food composition comprising said combination for use, by oral route, in the prevention and/or treatment of degenerative eye disorders.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 20, 2015
Date of Patent:
February 18, 2020
Assignee:
HORTUS NOVUS SRL
Inventors:
Silvia Bisti, Rita Maccarone, Maria Anna Maggi
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical, dietary and/or food composition, comprising saffron for use in the prevention and/or treatment of corneal dystrophies. The present invention also relates to a combination comprising saffron and at least one antioxidant and to a pharmaceutical dietary and/or food composition comprising said combination for use in the prevention and/or treatment of corneal dystrophies.