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University Lab Technologies Files Patent for Zenstral PMS.


BOCA RATON, Fla. -- University Lab Technologies announced today the filing with the United States patent office for Zenstral PMS (Pantone Matching System) A color matching system that has a unique number assigned to more than 500 different colors and shades. This standard for the printing industry has been built into many graphics and desktop publishing programs to ensure color accuracy. , a product for the treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).

Today's announcement follows the recent ARTHOLEVE ULT[TM] patent and marks the second of several patents the company has planned for the evidence based nutraceutical products in its product development pipeline.

Dr. Jarret Morrow, President and Chief Scientific Officer, was quoted as saying: "We believe that our second patent submission represents our continuing commitment to our mission of identifying, researching, and patenting formulations which are comprised of natural compounds that have clinically proven efficacy. Our second patent filing underscores our mission to deliver pharmaceutical grade nutraceutical products which utilize our advanced Slick Cap Technology[TM] to provide the optimal absorption mechanism for the key ingredients in our products."

Of the 66.3 million U.S. women of reproductive age, studies have found that 20%-30% of these women suffer from PMS. An additional percentage of these women suffer from PMS related symptoms. This represents at least a target market of approximately 13-20 million women for our Zenstral[TM] product. Currently the marketplace for PMS products is comprised of either prescription medication geared towards hormonal manipulation, or antidepressants Antidepressants
Medications prescribed to relieve major depression. Classes of antidepressants include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (fluoxetine/Prozac, sertraline/Zoloft), tricyclics (amitriptyline/ Elavil), MAOIs (phenelzine/Nardil), and heterocyclics
 to address the psychological symptoms of PMS.

Currently the OTC market is dominated by products which generally contain drugs such as acetaminophen acetaminophen (əsēt'əmĭn`əfĭn), an analgesic and fever-reducing medicine similar in effect to aspirin. It is an active ingredient in many over-the-counter medicines, including Tylenol and Midol. , pyrilamine maleate maleate /mal·e·ate/ (mal´e-at) any salt or ester of maleic acid.

ma·le·ate
n.
1. A salt of maleic acid.

2. An ester of maleic acid.
 (an antihistamine antihistamine (ăn'tĭhĭs`təmēn), any one of a group of compounds having various chemical structures and characterized by the ability to antagonize the effects of histamine. ), and pamabrom (a diuretic diuretic (dī'yərĕt`ĭk), drug used to increase urine formation and output. Diuretics are prescribed for the treatment of edema (the accumulation of excess fluids in the tissues of the body), which is often the result of underlying ). In contrast, our revolutionary Zenstral PMS[TM] represents a natural alternative comprised of clinically proven ingredients which relieves not only the physical symptoms, but also the emotional symptoms of PMS, without any significant side effects.

Common symptoms of PMS include psychological symptoms such as irritability, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, mood instability, as well as numerous physical symptoms such as bloating bloating Vox populi A lay term for post-prandial abdominal fullness or swelling , headache, and breast tenderness. Some women may have an exacerbation of existing conditions such as epilepsy, asthma, fibromyalgia fibromyalgia

Chronic syndrome that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, often at multiple sites. The cause is unknown. A significant number of persons with fibromyalgia also have mental disorders, especially depression.
, multiple sclerosis, or migraine headache during specific phases of their menstrual cycles. Many women have reported increases in arguing with family and friends as well as absenteeism from work due to premenstrual premenstrual /pre·men·stru·al/ (pre-men´stroo-al) occurring before menstruation.

pre·men·stru·al
adj.
Of or occurring in the period just before menstruation.
 symptoms. Due to the diverse and often distressing nature of the symptoms, patients may consult a variety of clinicians including primary care physicians, gynecologists, psychiatrists, or other specialties.

Dr. Morrow went on to say: "We feel that there is a significant opportunity for our Zenstral PMS[TM] product as many women want either a safer, simpler alternative to prescription medication for the treatment of PMS, or more symptomatic relief than OTC OTC

See: Over-the-counter.


OTC

See over-the-counter market (OTC).
 drugs which primarily provide relief for symptoms such as pain and bloating."

About University Lab Technologies (http://www.universitylabtechnologies.com): Every year university labs around the globe identify, research and test natural compounds and formulations which have the potential to improve the quality of life of our lives.

Over 98% of these potentially life changing discoveries are never commercialized for the benefit of the public.

University Lab Technologies, in collaboration with universities worldwide, researches and identifies those compounds that have proven evidence based effects and have the greatest potential for improving our lives.

University Lab Technologies' mission is to deliver the latest advances and discoveries in natural compounds packaged in our unique patented formulations and delivered to satisfy the needs of consumers for the treatment of many common chronic ailments. www.universitylabtechnologies.com

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