ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- United States Patent no. 12,324,794, issued on June 10.

"Method to alleviate the symptoms of PMS" was invented by Alan B. Cash (San Diego).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The invention relates to methods for treating symptoms of PMS and PMDD including muscle ache, bloating, cramping, acne, tender breasts, bloating, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, diminished impulse control, irritability, anxiety, tension, anger, depression, insomnia and/or rapid fluctuations in mood (mood swings). The method comprises administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising oxaloacetate, oxaloacetate salts, oxaloacetic acid and/or anhydrous enol-oxaloacetate."

The patent was fil...