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[Patentstudent]

I just have a quick question.

Suppose I want to file an application for a way to prevent a common cold by giving people a dosage of a combination of a vitamin and a few amino acids.

Is it wise to claim a method (to prevent a cold by ......) and a means (for example a softgel with the ingredients), or just one of the two?

Thank you for your advice. 

[JimIvey]

I don't do life sciences or chemical work, so take this with a fair amount of skepticism.

If both are new and non-obvious, I'd claim both.  Oftentimes, the substance isn't itself new, so people merely claim the method of treatment.  However, if the substance itself is new and non-obvious (or at least believed to be), claim it too.

Regards.

[Patentstudent]

Thank you.