Posted by Larry Hoover on January 17, 2008, at 22:03:45
In reply to Re: CNS research Deplin Link, posted by Cecilia on January 17, 2008, at 21:36:11
> This is scary, Larry. No wonder there is no real info about Deplin, like side effects or studies done, on its website. I still don't understand how they were able to legally get the patent when FDA approval isn't even required. Cecilia
The synthesis of L-methylfolate, and/or producing it so that it's stable in tablet form, is what is patented. It was only once they realized they could make more money from it as a medical food that they took advantage of existing regulations in the Orphan Drug Act, that cover the whole medical food thing.
Lar
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