Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Food or edible as carrier for pharmaceutical
Reexamination Certificate
2000-05-11
2001-08-21
Page, Thurman K. (Department: 1615)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Food or edible as carrier for pharmaceutical
C424S434000, C424S436000, C424S489000, C424S451000, C424S725000, C424S728000, C514S966000, C514S772400
Reexamination Certificate
active
06277396
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a dietary supplement comprising at least one thermogenic substance, at least one adrenal support substance and/or at least one anxiolytic substance. More particularly, the presently claimed invention relates to a dietary supplement system having daytime and nighttime conmponents wherein the daytime component contains a thermogenic substance and the nighttime component contains an adrenal support substance.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Dietary and nutritional supplements have become a significant element of the human diet. Most dietary supplements contain stimulants as their active ingredient. Generally, stimulants can have undesirable side effects. The most common side effect is a general “jittery” feeling, but other side effects include stress on adrenal glands, restlessness, nervousness, gastro intestinal disturbances, muscle twitching, and in some extreme cases, cardiac arrhythmia. In view of the above, dietary supplements containing stimulants are not designed for nighttime usage. Because of the stimulants, dietary supplements are formulated for daytime consumption and not recommended for nighttime usage. The present invention provides a 24-hour dietary supplement system that can be consumed for daytime and nighttime usage.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a dietary supplement comprising at least one thermogenic substance and at least one adrenal support substance. In one embodiment, the thermogenic substance is selected from a group consisting of caffeine, catechin, MaHuang, ephedrine, synephrine (
Citrus aurantium
), norephedrine, psuedoephedrine, and White Willow (
salicin
) and extracts thereof and mixtures thereof. For purposes of this invention, the term “thermogenic” is defined as any natural or synthetic substance, nutrient, vitamin, mineral, herb or compound used to increase metabolism and accelerate calorie expenditures. In one embodiment, the term thermogenic means heat producing or fat burning. In another embodiment, the adrenal support substance is selected from a group consisting of Cordyceps (
Cordyceps sinensis
), Ashwagandha (
Withania somniferum
), Astragalus (
Asgragalus mebranaceus
), ginseng (
Panax ginseng
), Schisandra (
Schizendra chinensis
), Siberian ginseng (
Eleutherococcus senticosus
), licorice (
Glycerrhiza glabra
), Asian ginseng, Codonopsis (“Dangshen”), Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, adrenal glandular extract, embryo extract, chromium, Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) and extracts thereof and mixtures thereof. The term “adrenal support” substance is defined as any natural or synthetic substance, nutrient, vitamin, mineral, herb, or compound used to support, maintain and/or improve adrenal functions and to reduce stress.
In still another embodiment, the supplement further comprises at least one thyrogenic substance. In yet another embodiment, the thyrogenic substance is selected from a group consisting of Guggul (
Commiphora mukul
) or guggulsterones, iodine, copper, selenium, thyroid glandular extract, tyrosine, phosphates and extracts thereof and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the iodine sources include, but are not limited to, seaweed, kelp, seafood, shellfish, and bladderwrack (
Focus vesiculosus
). For purposes of this invention, a “thyrogenic” substance is any natural or synthetic substance, nutrient, vitamin, mineral, herb or compound used to support, maintain, and/or improve thyroid functions.
In still yet another embodiment, the supplement further comprises at least one blood sugar regulation substance. In a further embodiment, the blood sugar regulation substance is selected from a group consisting of Bitter Melon (
Momordica charantia
), vanadium, allano lactone, Fenugreek (
Trigonella foenumgraecum
), garcinia (
Garcinia cambogia
), gymnema (
Gymnema sylvestra
), marshmallow (
Althaea officinalis
), chromium, chromium GTF, chromium picolinate, chromium polynicotinate, alpha lipoic acid, inula racemusa, zinc, magnesium, cyclo-hispor, Agaricus campestris (mushroom),
Medicago sativa
(Lucerna), pinitol (
Bougainvillea spectabilis
) and extracts thereof and mixtures thereof. A “blood sugar regulation” substance is defined as any natural or synthetic substance, nutrient, vitamin, mineral, herb, or compound used to regulate or manipulate blood sugar levels and/or glucose metabolism. The current US diet consist of high amounts of carbohydrates and refined sugars. This can result in elevated blood sugar levels. High levels of blood sugar can increase the production of insulin, which accelerates the storage of body fat. The blood sugar regulation substance of the present invention, functions to help stabilize normal blood sugar levels and increase the body's ability to lose stored body fat.
In still a further embodiment, the supplement further comprises at least one anxiolytic substance. An “anxiolytic” substance is defined as any natural or synthetic substance, nutrient, vitamin, mineral, herb or compound used as a calming agent, to reduce stress and anxiety, or improve sleep. In yet a further embodiment, the anxiolytic substance is selected from a group consisting of valerian (
Valeriana officinalis
), damiana, chamomile (
Matricaria chamomila
), kava kava (
Piper methysticum
), passionflower (Passilflora spp.), hops (
Humulus lupulus
), skullcap, St. John's wort (
Hypericum perforatum
), hawthorn (
Crataegus oxyacantha
), lavender (
Lavendula officinalis
), melatonin, 5-Hydroxytrytophan and extracts thereof and mixtures thereof.
In one embodiment, the supplement further comprises at least one diuretic or water balancing substance. Normal diets contain high amounts of sodium, which can lead to excessive amounts of water retention. The water balancing substance of the present invention will help regulate and relieve excessive water retention. In another embodiment, the water balancing substance is selected from a group consisting of cranberry (
Vaccinum magrocapon
), dandelion, elder (
Sambucus nigra
, Sambucus Canadensis), horsetail (
Equisetum arvense
), uva ursi (
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
), parsley (
Petroselinum crispum
), B-6 and extracts thereof and mixtures thereof.
In still yet a further embodiment, the present invention relates to dietary supplement system comprising a daytime component and a nighttime component, said daytime component comprising at least one thermogenic substance and said nighttime component comprising at least one adrenal support substance. In another embodiment, the system is a 24-hour system. In still another embodiment, the thermogenic substance is selected from a group consisting of caffeine, catechins (epigalocatechin-EGCG), MaHuang (8% Ephedra alkaloids) ephedrine HCI, synephrine, norephedrine, psuedoephedrine, and White Willow and extracts thereof and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the caffeine may be green tea (
Camilla sinensis
) and guarana (methylxanthines). In yet another embodiment, the adrenal support substance is selected from a group consisting of Cordyceps, Ashwagandha, Astragalus, ginseng, Schisandra, Siberian ginseng, licorice, Asian ginseng, Codonopsis, Vitamin B complex, pantothenic acid, Vitamin C, adrenal glandular extract, chromium and extracts thereof and mixtures thereof.
In still yet another embodiment, the daytime component further comprises at least one thyrogenic substance; the thyrogenic substance is selected from a group consisting of Guggul (guggulsterones), iodine, copper, selenium, thyroid glandular extract, tyrosine, phosphates and extracts thereof and mixtures thereof In a further embodiment, the daytime component further comprises at least one blood sugar support substance; the blood sugar support substance being selected from a group consisting of Bitter Melon, vanadium, allano lactone, Fenugreek, garcinia, gymnema, marshmallow, chromium, chromium GTF, chromium picolinate, chromium polynicotinate, alpha lipoic acid, inula racemusa, zinc, magnesium, cyclo-hispor,
Agaricus campestris, Medicago sativa
, pinitol and extracts thereof and mixtures thereof.
In still a further embo
Bennett Rachel M.
de la Rosa Dan M.
Maximum Human Performance, Inc.
Page Thurman K.
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