Administration of pentadecanoylcarnitine or
pentadecanoic acid is provided for prevention, management or treatment of aggression, allergies, allergic rhinitis, Alzheimer's
disease,
anxiety and
anxiety disorders,
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,
arthritis,
asthma, atherosclerosis, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipoloar disorder,
brain damage,
cancer, cardiovascular
disease, cholestatic pruritis, depression, chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (
COPD), cocaine abuse, cough, dermatitis, depression,
drug-seeking behavior, gastrointestinal disorders, facial
erythema associated with
rosacea,
glaucoma,
hepatic diseases,
hyperactive bladder, hypersensitivity disorders, hypertension, impulsivity,
inflammation, mental disorders and conditions, metabolic disorders, migraines, nasal and sinus congestion,
nausea,
neuropathic pain with and symptoms of
multiple sclerosis, neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders,
obesity, obsessive-
compulsive disorders,
opioid-induced respiratory depression,
osteoarthritis, pain, Parkinson
disease,
pathological gambling, peptic ulcers,
schizophrenia, sleep disorders,
spinal cord injury,
tardive dyskinesia, tics and behavioral problems with Tourette'
s syndrome; as well as for supporting
appetite,
cardiovascular health, hematologic health, memory, metabolic health,
mood, prolonged REM sleep, renal health, sexuality, sociability and metabolic, hematological, renal, and
weight loss.