Combination of unsaponifiable lipids combined with polyphenols and/or catechins for the protection, treatment and repair of cartilage in joints of humans and animals

Abstract

The present invention relates to a composition and a kit for the protection, treatment and repair of cartilage in humans and animal joints. The composition or kit contains a combination of unsaponifiable lipids together with one or more of polyphenols and/or catechins. Preferably, the composition or kit contains avocado:soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) and green tea.

1 . A composition comprising unsaponifiable lipids and at least one or more of polyphenols and catechins for the protection, treatment and repair of cartilage in joints of humans or animals.  
   
   
       2 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the source of polyphenols and catechins is green tea and the source of unsaponifiable lipids are avocado:soybean unsaponifiables (ASU).  
   
   
       3 . The composition of  claim 2 , wherein the green tea is further combined with phosphatidylcholine.  
   
   
       4 . A kit comprising unsaponifiable lipids and at least one or more of polyphenols and catechins for the protection, treatment and repair of cartilage in joints of humans or animals.  
   
   
       5 . The kit of  claim 4 , wherein the source of polyphenols and catechins is green tea and the source of unsaponifiable lipids is avocado:soybean unsaponifiables (ASU).  
   
   
       6 . The composition of  claim 5 , wherein the green tea is further combined with phosphatidylcholine.  
   
   
       7 . A composition comprising avocado:soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) and green tea.  
   
   
       8 . A kit comprising avocado:soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) and green tea.