U.S. patent application number 10/704308 was filed with the patent office on 2004-05-20 for ultra-high fiber supplement and method of cancer reduction.
Invention is credited to Levine, Scott David.
Application Number | 20040096479 10/704308 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 32298593 |
Filed Date | 2004-05-20 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040096479 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Levine, Scott David |
May 20, 2004 |
Ultra-high fiber supplement and method of cancer reduction
Abstract
An improved ultra-high fiber supplement that promotes satiety,
caloric reduction, and weight loss. The supplement comprises guar,
oat, psyllium, locust bean gum, pectin, green tea,
multi-anthocyanadins, pyridoxine, and folic acid. It improves
cardiovascular health and reduces cardiovascular inflammation and
the risk of heart disease. The addition of antioxidants, including
green tea, improves weight loss, and general and cardiovascular
health. Also it reduces serum lipoprotein oxidation and risk of
free-radical related diseases. Additional benefits include the
lowering of plasma homocysteine by the addition of folic acid and
pyridoxine. Consumption of the supplement aids in reducing
absorption and assimilation of ingested toxins. A method of
providing an ultra-high fiber comestible that is highly palatable
and can be used to supplement nutrition and to manage and prevent
diet-related diseases is disclosed. Further embodiments increase
fiber and other nutrients in the diet and helps manage and prevent
all diet-related diseases.
Inventors: |
Levine, Scott David;
(Orlando, FL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Scott Levine MD.
7350 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Ste 2215
Orlando
FL
32819
US
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Family ID: |
32298593 |
Appl. No.: |
10/704308 |
Filed: |
November 10, 2003 |
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Current U.S.
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424/439 ;
424/738; 424/750 |
Current CPC
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A23V 2002/00 20130101;
A23V 2002/00 20130101; A23V 2002/00 20130101; A23L 7/115 20160801;
A23V 2002/00 20130101; A23V 2002/00 20130101; A23L 33/22 20160801;
A23L 29/238 20160801; A23V 2002/00 20130101; A23V 2250/708
20130101; A23V 2250/54252 20130101; A23V 2250/5074 20130101; A23V
2250/214 20130101; A23V 2250/5074 20130101; A23V 2250/506 20130101;
A23V 2250/5074 20130101; A23V 2250/5074 20130101; A23V 2250/506
20130101; A23V 2250/506 20130101; A23V 2250/1642 20130101; A23V
2250/506 20130101; A23V 2250/506 20130101; A23V 2250/507 20130101;
A23V 2250/5072 20130101; A23V 2250/304 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
424/439 ;
424/738; 424/750 |
International
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A61K 035/78; A61K
047/00 |
Claims
I claim:
1. A method of reducing the risk of developing diet-related cancers
in a mammal comprising orally administering a nutritional
supplement containing at least 7 grams of fiber per serving
comprising a mixture of guar, oat, and psyllium fibers plus at
least one flavoring agent at least one time daily.
2. The method according to claim 1, in which at least one edible
liquid selected from the group of liquids consisting of zero
calorie and calorie containing liquids is admixed to said
nutritional supplement of claim 1 in sufficient quantity to create
at least an 8 ounce beverage selected from the group consisting of
zero calorie and calorie containing beverages.
3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: (a)
admixing at least one ingredient to form an edible food product
selected from the group of solid and semisolid food products
consisting of puddings, snack bars, wafers, and dog bones which is
consumed at least one time daily, and (b) said edible food product
to be accompanied by consumption of sufficient quantity of at least
one edible liquid selected from the group of liquids consisting of
zero calorie and calorie containing liquids to further hydrate the
consumed fiber.
4. The method according to claim 1, further including admixing at
least one edible fiber selected from the group consisting of
soluble, partially soluble, and insoluble fibers.
5. The method according to claim 1, further including admixing at
least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of
carbohydrates, fats, proteins, antioxidants, electrolytes,
vitamins, minerals, enzymes, coenzymes, plant derived compounds,
synthetic orally absorbable nontoxic compounds, organoleptic
agents, coloring agents, preservatives, flavoring agents,
sweeteners, stimulants, and orally consumed substances that induce
weight loss.
6. The method according to claim 1, further including at least one
edible detoxifying agent selected from the group consisting of
natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic detoxifying agents.
Description
FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH
[0001] Not Applicable
SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM
[0002] Not Applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] 1. Field of Invention
[0004] The present application generally relates to nutrition, in
particular an ultra-high fiber supplement, the making of the
supplement, and its use in weight loss, promoting health, and
minimizing disease.
[0005] 2. Discussion of the Prior Art
[0006] Many medical conditions are partially or fully related to
the diet consumed. Individuals living in industrialized countries
suffer from a diet that is too high in fats, cholesterol, salt, and
sugars, and grossly deficient in complex carbohydrates and fiber.
Most foods consumed are highly refined and stripped of fiber and
nutrients. To make them appealing and commercially successful these
foods are then enhanced with fat and sugars. Such foods are a
multi-billion a dollar industry, which is rapidly growing. Snack
foods are notorious for being rich in salt, fat, cholesterol, and
calories. The explosion in snack foods available over the past 15
years closely mirrors the increased incidence of obesity that has
become alarmingly prevalent. The National Cancer Institute
estimates that at least 30% of cancers are diet related. The
explosion of diabetes is related to a diet too rich in calories and
simple sugars. Coronary artery disease accounts for 50% of deaths
and is strongly related to cholesterol, saturated fats, and
obesity. Another common disease tied to obesity is sleep apnea, a
breathing disorder that occurs while sleeping, is responsible for
cognitive dysfunction, a variety of medical ailments and even
death.
[0007] Even so called low-fat or "light" snacks have their
problems. Many "light" snacks are not really low in fat but meet
the criteria to be called "light" or low fat because they contain
one-third fewer calories or half the fat of a non-light or
reference food. Hence, a food item that may contain 20 grams of fat
is considered "light" if the reference food contained 40 grams of
fat. Low-fat foods by definition can contain up to three grams of
fat per serving. The public is further harmed by the fact that
serving sizes are not standard and confusing. A low-fat cookie
containing 3 grams of fat becomes a substantial source of fat when
two or more are consumed. Unfortunately many of these seemingly
healthy products are not healthy since they contain hydrogenated
fats, cholesterol, saturated fats, and trans fats--all considered
harmful. The beverages consumed by both children and adults have
contributed to the obesity of the population. Most of these drinks
are high in sugar (sucrose or high-fructose corn syrup).
[0008] The public is inundated by ads claiming to offer health
benefits for various products. In reality, many of these products
offer little or no help and may even be detrimental to health. Many
health fads have come and gone. The Federal Drug Administration has
little control over the exploding nutritional supplement market
that permits companies to make unsubstantiated claims, and launch
new products that have no proven value. The growing market for
nutritional supplements and the lack of tight state or federal
regulation serves only to confuse the consumer.
[0009] Obesity is rising at epidemic proportions for both children
and adults. Marketers seeking to profit from this market have
introduced a variety of weight-loss products that are ineffective.
These include so-called fat blockers, starch blockers, magnetic
diet pills, diet patches, spirulina (blue-green algae), weight-loss
earrings, appetite-suppressing eyeglasses, a variety of herbal
products, electrical stimulators, etc.
[0010] Many diet products on the market are outright dangerous.
Thermogenic products--touted to speed metabolism--contain actual
stimulants that can be harmful or deadly. Many diet products
contain such stimulants as ephedra, ma huang, and kola nut; these
are names the public does not readily equate with stimulants.
Over-the-counter diet pills, while being commercially successful,
have not produced sustained weight loss. Most doctors consider
these products to be ineffective and potentially dangerous.
[0011] Prescription medications for weight loss have had limited
success as well. People have taken prescription stimulants and
thyroid medications. These can only be used temporarily and have
numerous side effects (hypertension, insomnia, palpitations,
dizziness etc.). A new product, sold under the trademark XENICAL
by, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. Nutley, N.J., attempts to minimize fat
absorption in the gut. It has not turned out to be the panacea we
had hoped for. It must be consumed three times per day and has side
effects of diarrhea, abdominal pain, fecal incontinence, and
vomiting. It can also cause a deficiency in fat-soluble vitamins.
Despite taking this medication three times daily for a year, and
partaking in a reduced-calorie diet, the weight loss in a test
group was on average only 13.4 lbs at the end of one year--just
greater than a pound per month.
[0012] Various commercial weight-loss centers exist. They use
various methods to help weight reduction. Some offer prepackaged
meals that reduce choice, and can be costly. Others are overly
cumbersome, requiring food items to be weighed or converted into a
number of calories or points that are then restricted on a daily
basis. Some of these programs have group counseling which may be
inconvenient or embarrassing.
[0013] Several weight-loss drinks are commercially available.
Typically, they consist of low-calorie meal replacements. Some are
premixed and ready to drink. Some are dry powder mixes that are
reconstituted in liquid to form a sweet-tasting, fruit-flavored
liquid. These drinks have allowed some to lose weight, but they
have had little success in getting most people to reduce their
weight down to the ideal body weight and maintain it. Furthermore,
most users abandon the program and regain their weight.
[0014] There are several problems with these drinks. In order to
make the drink taste good they have added fat, salt, sugar, and
even undesirable sweeteners. Many of these meal replacement drinks
do not taste well, are not satiating, and commonly people become
bored with drinking the same flavor or group of flavors daily.
Eventually, the person drops the drink program and gains their
weight back.
[0015] Some of the drinks do not contain any fiber. Typically the
drinks contain 3 grams of fiber or less. Many of contain
undesirable ingredients, such as fat, saturated fat, and sugars.
These fats and sugars are a source of unwanted calories. Many
contain potentially harmful vitamins and nutrients that are not be
recommended by medical doctors, such as iodine, iron, chromium
picolinate, etc. These drinks typically contain significant
protein, which may be harmful to anyone who has some kidney
insufficiency. (This is especially so, if they are getting other
sources of protein in their diet e.g., from meat and dairy
products). People have even gained weight on these drinks. Commonly
the drink is not fully-satiating, so the individual may eat a meal
or snack food in addition to the drink, thereby actually increasing
their normal caloric consumption.
[0016] Some of the products used as meal replacements can cause
drastic weight loss. This is unhealthy as it removes muscle in
addition to fat. This drastic weight loss can cause many medical
problems, including syncope, fatigue, hypotension, gallstones,
dehydration, constipation, blood electrolyte imbalances, heart
irregularities, and even death. Some of the more professional
products require a physical exam prior to initiating the program
and continuous health evaluations while on the weight loss program.
Continuous doctor and laboratory monitoring can be both
inconvenient and expensive.
[0017] The end result of these weight-loss drinks is that they
generally do not taste well, are not satiating, contain potentially
harmful ingredients, are difficult to stay on long term, and
ultimately result in rather minor unsustained weight loss. It is
well known that 80% of people who diet regain the weight within a
short period of time. Most of these people will continue to gain
weight during their lifetime.
[0018] There is no good weight-loss method that works for the
majority of the population, despite the fact there is such a
variety of dietary programs and aids. For the same reason, most
dieters have tried several different methods of dieting. Even
though some dieters have had some success, they frequently hit a
plateau and cannot lose more weight. Eventually, they abandon the
weight-loss product and go back to eating as they have always done.
Dieters may experience an initial weight loss and then typically
regain even more weight than they lost. This common phenomenon,
known as yo-yo dieting, is unhealthy and harmful. Recent studies
suggest that yo-yo dieting may be more harmful than remaining
consistently overweight.
[0019] Regarding the low fiber content of the drinks, fiber is the
indigestible complex carbohydrates found in plants. It has no
calories as the body does not have a way to absorb it. Based on
their physical characteristics, fibers can be divided into two
groups, water-soluble and water insoluble. Soluble fibers include
gum, pectin, various fruits, vegetables, seeds, barley, rye, oat
bran, dried beans, and psyllium seed. Insoluble fibers include
certain fruits and vegetables, rice, whole grains, cereals and
pasta, cellulose, hemicelluloses, lingnins, and psyllium husk. Many
fruits and vegetables contain both soluble and insoluble fiber.
[0020] Medical and nutritional studies show that fiber is essential
to good health. Research shows that it can help prevent
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal
diseases, hypertension, osteoporosis, and several types of cancer.
Insoluble fiber has been shown to provide good health to the
gastrointestinal tract by providing numerous benefits, including
preventing overeating by its absorption of water and slowing
gastric emptying. Fiber stretches the stomach, which sends nerve
impulses to the brain's satiety center. Insoluble fiber also
modifies fat absorption, increases bile acid secretion, absorbs
cholesterol and reduces endogenous cholesterol production, and
promotes peristalsis to decreases transit time of waste out of the
body.
[0021] Fiber has been shown to have another important benefit. It
detoxifies and speeds the removal of toxic substances. Fiber offers
these benefits through several mechanisms. The fibers prevent
absorption of some toxins and carcinogens by binding to them in the
stomach and small intestine and then speeding them trough the
gastrointestinal tract until they are excreted. Bile acids,
cholesterol, and toxic heavy metals all stick to the fibers and are
excreted in the same fashion.
[0022] Other advantages of fiber include a delay in stomach
emptying, while stimulating motility of the large intestine. This
creates satiety, yet speeds waste products and toxins out of the
body. Fiber increases the bulk of the stool and absorbs water,
helping to soften the stool and ease evacuation.
[0023] The average intake of dietary fiber in the United States is
between 10-15 grams per day. Medical researchers and regulatory
agencies recommend between 25-40 grams of fiber per day. Increasing
the consumption of complex carbohydrates in the form of fiber is
thus practically a necessity. Recommendations even run higher for
larger people. Current recommendations call for an increase in
fruits and vegetables, as well as whole grain breads and cereals to
make up this deficit. To obtain an increase of 10-30 grams of fiber
a day means eating a lot more of these food items, which could be
inconvenient, costly, and could provide a significant source of
sugar, fats, calories, and undesirable ingredients to the diet as
well.
[0024] The US Food and labeling laws allow a manufacturer to call
their product "high" fiber if the product contains 20% or more of
the recommended Daily Value (DV). In the case of fiber, a product
containing as little as 4 grams of fiber per serving can legally be
called "high fiber". The same laws allow a manufacturer to state a
product is a "good source" of fiber if it contains 10-19% of the
recommended daily value. These terms only serve to confuse the
consumer and mislead many to think they are replacing their fiber
deficit by having one serving of a product that has a "good source
or high fiber" designation.
[0025] Beverage products are a convenient way to deliver this
fiber. The problem with creating a high-fiber beverage is the fiber
itself. Fiber, by its very nature, does not dissolve or mix well in
liquids. Fiber tends to clump and form lumps in fluid, or in the
case of gums, quickly forms a thick viscous liquid or gel. This
increase in viscosity and gelling takes place immediately and is
directly proportional to the concentration and/or number of fibers
added. In addition to these problems, fiber does not feel good to
the tongue and mouth and frequently has a bitter or terrible taste.
These organoleptic and unpalatable properties of fiber have made it
difficult for people to increase their fiber consumption through
the form of a beverage.
[0026] Numerous weight-loss beverages exist. Some contain fiber;
others do not. The drinks that do contain fiber contain less than 7
grams of fiber per serving, and are not fully-satiating. To address
this problem manufacturers attempt to promote satiety through the
addition of carbohydrates, fats, and protein to the drink. As a
result, these beverages become a source of additional calories and
potentially dangerous sugars and fats. Sugars and fats are
considered unhealthy to add to the diet as they are damaging to the
vascular inner lining and they lead to heart disease, diabetes,
obesity, and a variety of health conditions. Manufacturers have not
figured out how to make a weight-loss beverage that is rich enough
in fiber to be fully-satiating and at the same time palatable.
Instead they rely on promoting satiety from the other caloric-rich
ingredients or the combination of ingredients rather than the fiber
alone. Some of these products, while technically meeting US Food
and Labeling requirements to be called a "good source of fiber" or
"high in fiber", actually contain rather meager amounts of fiber.
These beverages do not even replace most individuals' fiber deficit
when taken at the prescribed daily dose. The required frequent
dosing of these products creates both compliance and convenience
issues since most individuals have trouble adhering to the
prescribed number of doses per day. This results in ineffective
weight loss and frequently does not meet the governmental and
medical recommendations of 25-40 grams of fiber per day.
[0027] These products also seek to create satiety through the
addition of protein (whey, non-fat milk solids, casein, etc.) or
the addition of fats or other caloric ingredients. One product sold
under the trademark ULTRA SLIM-FAST (Slim-Fast Foods Company, West
Palm Beach, Fla.)-13 is arguably the best selling and highest fiber
over-the-counter weight-loss beverage. It comes in a variety of
flavors and contains 10 grams of protein, 35+ grams of sugar, 2.5-3
grams of fat, and 5 mgs of cholesterol, in addition to the 5 grams
of fiber per 325 cc serving. Of the total carbohydrate listed on
the nutrition facts label, the weight of its sugars exceed the
weight of its fiber grams by a ratio of 7 to 1.
[0028] The manufacturer of the SLIM-FAST beverage has a website
which recommends a "SLIM-FAST PLAN" which consists "of 2 shakes or
2 MEAL-ON-THE-GO-BARS.RTM. a day, along with a sensible meal, as
well as snacks." SLIM-FAST powders contain only 2 grams of fiber
per serving. (The ULTRA SLIM FAST powders discussed above and ULTRA
SLIM-FAST Ready-to-Drink Shakes contain more fiber--5 grams of
fiber per serving, but this is still insufficient to replace most
individuals' fiber deficit and would not cause satiety without the
added fat and protein found in the drink). The SLIM-FAST powders
that are not premixed are supposed to be mixed with 8 fluid ounces
of fat-free milk. Consuming two ULTRA SLIM-FAST beverages as
directed, provides a total of only 10 grams of fiber per day. Two
of their snack bars or SLIM-FAST Shakes provides only 4 grams of
fiber per day. Thus individuals following this plan can still
remain deficient in fiber. The SLIM-FAST snack bars come in a
variety of flavors and in general contain 5 grams of fat, 23 grams
of sugar, 8 grams of protein yet only 2 grams of fiber. The
carbohydrates listed are in a ratio of 9 to 1, sugar to fiber.
[0029] HERBALIFE, located in Century City, Calif., is a successful
network marketing company that has been in business over twenty
years. They sell a high protein, low-carbohydrate program
weight-management drink mix under the trademark HERBALIFE
THERMOJETICS which comes in various flavors and contains 70-80
calories, 0.5 gram of fat, 15 grams of protein, and no fiber
whatsoever. The HERBALIFE THERMOJETICS drink shake mix comes in
chocolate and vanilla and contains 110 calories, 3-4 grams of fat,
15 grams of protein, and only 1 gram of dietary fiber. The
nutrition facts panel listed on the HERBALIFE website does not list
the recommended number of daily servings, but assuming even three
shakes per day, the total fiber consumed would be only 3 grams.
[0030] Various products exist for both weight loss or bowel
irregularity containing much less than 4 grams of fiber per
serving. OPTIFAST, a trademark of (Novartis, Minneapolis, Minn.),
is a doctor-supervised program in which individuals can consume
either a powder mix, a ready to drink formula, or a soup under the
OPTIFAST 800 trademark-all containing no fiber. MEDIFAST, a
trademark of (Jason Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Md.), is
another doctor-supervised weight loss program. The MEDIFAST drink
contains only 3 grams of fiber per serving. METAMUCIL (psyllium)
drink (Procter & Gamble) also contains 3 grams of fiber per
serving. CITRUCEL (methylcellulose) drink (Merrell Dow
Pharmaceuticals Inc.) contains 2 grams of fiber per serving.
FIBERCON (calcium polycarbophil)- pills (Wyeth, Madison, N.J.)
contains only 1 gram of fiber per serving. BIOSLIFE2 drink (Unicity
Network Orem, Utah) is a product advertised for weight management
and for cholesterol lowering. It still contains only 4.5 grams of
fiber per serving. Most of these products are taken once to three
times daily. In many cases these "high" fiber products do not
approach the 10-25 gram fiber deficit most Americans suffer.
Consequently, users of these products do not obtain all the health
advantages of higher fiber in the diet.
[0031] One reason most manufactures limit the fiber to 3 grams or
less is the problem with gastrointestinal side effects. Typically
the more the fiber consumed, the greater the chance that the fiber
will cause bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Manufacturers
also have not produced a beverage containing 7 or more grams of
fiber due to the problems in viscosity, clumping, and gelling. To
get even 3 grams of fiber, manufacturers use low-viscosity fibers,
or guar that has been hydrolyzed to decrease viscosity. Other
ingredients (sugars, fats, proteins) are added then to assist in
making the drink organoleptically pleasing.
[0032] Various prior-art publications have discussed a need to get
around the obstacle of making a high fiber beverage that is
organoleptically acceptable and drinkable by complicated
processing. Kota, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,976,603, Nov. 2, 1999,
describes how fiber can be combined with a carrier and flash-flowed
processed into a shearfrom matrix to prevent clumping. Barbera, in
U.S. Pat. No. 5,219,570, Jun. 15, 1993, teaches how psyllium husk
can have improved mixablity and dispersability by dispersing an
edible acid in an agglomerating coating. Wang, in U.S. Pat. No.
6,004,610, Dec. 21, 1999, teaches that hydrolyzed guar gum mixed
with arabinogalactan creates a low-viscosity product that is
suitable for drinking. Beher, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,545,414, Aug. 13,
1996, teaches that a nutritional bar with fiber (guar) encapsulated
with zein gives improved mouth feel.
[0033] These prior-art approaches have significant limitations,
complications, and expenses to the manufacturing of the product,
yet still do provide less than 7 grams of fiber per serving.
[0034] Objects and Advantages
[0035] Accordingly several objects of the present invention are to
provide an improved nutritional and weight-loss supplement. It
provides a safe, easy, and effective method of weight loss that can
lead to long-lasting weight reduction. It also provides ultra-high
fiber (7 or more grams of fiber per serving), and an ultra-high
fiber beverage that does not require special processing or chemical
additives to prevent immediate gelling. It also provides a method
of satiety using a powder mixed with fluid that is organoleptically
pleasing to swallow, yet thickens and increases viscosity quickly
to fill the stomach. It creates satiety so that when an individual
eats a normal diet, they will eat less of it. It provides a method
by which one can lose weight without qualitative food restrictions,
helping to prevent yo-yo dieting. It provides satiety with little
or no calories, long lasting satiety that extends beyond the meal
hour, a diet additive which curbs snacking, a nutritional
supplement that helps prevent assimilation of dietary fat, a
dietary composition which may be adapted to limit the assimilation
of different types of dietary fat, and which it can be taken
conveniently before eating, a healthy form of weight reduction that
is free of dangerous stimulants, which aids in the treatment and
reduces the risk of developing these diet responsive diseases:
cardiovascular, metabolic syndrome, homocysteinemia, elevated high
sensitivity C-reactive protein (cardiovascular inflammation),
diabetes, glucose intolerance, obesity, hypertension, cancer,
osteoporosis, constipation, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, irritable
bowel syndrome, and sleep apnea. It prevents absorption and
assimilation of ingested toxins and or carcinogens and speeds their
transit trough the body.
[0036] Further objects and advantages are to provide a supplement
which gives 7 and preferably 8.5 grams of fiber per 8-20 ounce
serving and which can give 14 and preferably 17 grams in two
servings.
[0037] Still further object and advantages are to provide an
ultra-high fiber supplement that contains antioxidants, to enhance
weight loss and prevent free radical damage to tissues, to provide
protein, fats, and carbohydrates to supplement nutrition, to
provide an energy drink or meal replacement, and to provide various
herbs, botanicals, minerals, coenzymes, and vitamins to improve
health.
SUMMARY
[0038] The present invention provides a method of making an
ultra-high fiber beverage for use in weight loss, in promoting
health, and in aiding in treatment and risk reduction of developing
diet-related diseases.
[0039] An ultra-high fiber beverage powdered mix (7 or more grams
of fiber per serving) can be made without special processing or
chemical additives. The beverage has essentially zero calories and
provides satiety without carbohydrates, proteins, or fat. The
satiety is long acting, typically lasting for several hours. The
beverage has a pleasing taste and good organoleptic properties. It
can be mixed with a variety of liquids, including water which has
no calories. The beverage promotes satiety and weight loss without
food restrictions and limitations. Yo-Yo dieting is eliminated as
food cravings are not denied, foods are not restricted, and the
beverage powder can be mixed in various liquids providing an
element of variety.
[0040] This ultra-high fiber supplement consists of three or more
fibers, namely guar, oat, and psyllium. Each has specific physical
properties and characteristics that, when mixed in specific
proportions, provides a beverage with ultra-high fiber which has
good organoleptic properties and consistency and does not
immediately gel or clump. The fiber has zero calories and a
beverage can be made that is rich enough in fiber that it can be
fully satiating.
[0041] This ultra-high fiber beverage is used as a weight reduction
diet and in the prevention and management of these diet responsive
diseases: cardiovascular, metabolic syndrome, homocysteinemia,
elevated high sensitivity C-reactive protein (cardiovascular
inflammation), diabetes, glucose intolerance, obesity,
hypertension, cancer, osteoporosis, constipation, diverticulosis,
hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, and sleep apnea. It helps to
prevent absorption and assimilation of ingested toxins and speeds
their transit through the body.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION--BASIC BEVERAGE
[0042] An ultra-high fiber (7 grams or more per serving) content
beverage can be made that is pleasant tasting and easy to drink.
The fiber does not require special processing to make it
dispersible, nor does it require any chemicals to enhance
solubility. The ultra-fiber drink has superior satiating properties
to products with less fiber. The unique blend of fibers, having
specific properties and specifications, allows concentrating the
fiber per serving, and making a pleasing-to-consume beverage that
promotes rapid satiety.
[0043] In the preferred embodiment the supplement is an ultra-high
(7 or more grams) of fiber powder made up of at least three types
of fiber, preferably three or more types of fiber. The serving size
range is between 7-30 grams of fiber per serving. The preferred
serving size is two scoops (approximately 30 cc each of the dry
powder mix and containing 8.5 grams of fiber), for a total of 17
grams of fiber. One scoop (30 cc) is admixed with water or other
liquid and drunk 60 minutes prior to meal and the second scoop (30
cc) is similarly admixed and drunk 30 minutes prior to meal.
[0044] The supplement is provided in the form of a dry beverage mix
that comprises one or more sources of edible fiber. Edible fiber or
fiber refers to any source of complex carbohydrate that can be
ingested and processed without harm to humans. Fiber constitutes
any plant, fungus, or yeast material that cannot be digested by the
body. Fiber is usually referred to by its physical properties.
Fibers that have high water-holding capacity are called soluble,
whereas fibers with low ability to hold water are called insoluble.
Each fiber has its own special properties and many sources of fiber
product both soluble and insoluble fractions.
[0045] The supplement is made with at least three types of fiber.
The fibers should be of the class from guar, oat, and psyllium
fibers.
[0046] Guar is the fiber from (Cyamposis tetragonolobus (L.) Taub.
(Fam. Leguminosae) and can come from any guar, either hydrolyzed,
partially hydrolyzed, or nonhydrolyzed. Guar with physical
properties demonstrating granulation between 50% through a US 200
mesh screen through 99% minimum through a US 300 mesh screen, a
viscosity of 500-6000 cps in 1% aqueous solution when spun at 20
RPM with .Brookfield RVT spindle #3, at a temperature of
approximately 20- 25.degree. Celsius. The quantity of guar is
between 0.5-15 grams and results in a 0.00086-0.63 solution
(weight-weight) of the final constituted beverage.
[0047] Preferred guar is food grade, nonhydrolyzed with granulation
of 65% minimum through a US 200 mesh screen, and a viscosity of
3800-4500 cps in 1% aqueous solution when spun at 20 RPM with
Brookfield RVT spindle #3, at a temperature of 25.degree.
Celsius.
[0048] The preferred quantity is based on a two-scoop-per-serving
regimen where each scoop contains approximately 30 cc of the dry
beverage mix. Each 30 cc scoop contains 2.5-7 grams of guar and
results in a 0.4-3% solution (weight-weight) at 25.degree.
Celsius.
[0049] The fiber from oats can come from any oat source providing a
granulation of 1% through a 100 US standard mesh through 90%
through a US standard 300 mesh, water absorption of 50%-1000% and a
fat absorption of 50%-1000%. The quantity based on the
two-scoop-per-serving regimen (each scoop contains 30 cc of dry
beverage mix) is 0.1 gram-15 grams per serving and a 0.017-6.4%
solution (weight-weight) at 25.degree. Celsius.
[0050] The preferred oat fiber is an enhanced white oat fiber
powder that has particle size reduction and improved maximum
density. The granulation should be 90% through a US standard 200
mesh screen. Water absorption is 500-650%, and fat absorption is
250-400%. The preferred quantity based on the two-scoop-per serving
regimen is 4-10 grams and 0.7-4.2% solution (weight-weight) at
25.degree. Celsius.
[0051] The fiber from psyllium includes any psyllium seed or husk.
The quantity is .1 gram to 8 grams per two-scoop-regimen (each
scoop is 30 cc of dry beverage mix) creating a solution of
0.017-3.4% solution (weight-weight) at approximately 20-25.degree.
Celsius.
[0052] The preferred psyllium is psyllium husk that has a swell
volume 30-50 milliliters per gram of psyllium. The preferred
quantity of psyllium husk based on two-scoop-per-serving (each
scoop containing 30 cc of dry beverage mix) regimen is 0.5-4.0
grams creating a 0.086-1.7% solution (weight-weight) at 25.degree.
Celsius.
[0053] The dry beverage mix is made by blending the 7 grams of
guar, 5 grams of oat, 2 grams of psyllium and at least one
flavoring agent for each two-scoop-serving size. Each scoop
contains approximately 30 cc of the dry beverage mix and 7 grams of
fiber.
[0054] The preferred embodiment of the ultra-high fiber supplement
is represented in the following Example.
EXAMPLE 1
[0055] An ultra-high fiber supplement made up of three fibers. This
example is based on 2-scoops-per serving where each scoop contains
about 30 cc of dry powder mix.
[0056] Ingredient grams per serving based on 2-scoop-per
serving
1 Guar 2-12 Oat fiber 1-15 Psyllium husk 0.5-10 Flavoring Agent
0.1-10
[0057] This supplement becomes a beverage by adding one scoop of
approximately 30 cc of dry. powder mix to approximately 8-20 ounces
of water. The drink is then vigorously shaken for about 3-30
seconds in a cup with a lid. The drink is then consumed.
[0058] An alternative preferred embodiment is listed in Example 1A,
discussed below.
[0059] Preferably, but optionally, the supplement is enhanced with
one or more antioxidants. The addition of one or more antioxidants
enhances the health benefits of the beverage. Antioxidants have
been scientifically shown to help prevent and or assist in the
treatment of cardiovascular disease, and a variety of cancers.
Scientific evidence shows they can help prevent or ameliorate the
effects of aging. Several antioxidants also have been
scientifically proven to help detoxify and remove dangerous free
radicals and toxins. These antioxidants can be from any source safe
for human consumption including natural, synthetic, or any
combination. Some examples of antioxidants include vitamins A, C,
and E, enzymes such as catalases, glutathione peroxidase,
superoxide disumutase, minerals such as selenium, and zinc,
botanicals, herbs, and plant compounds such as anthocyanins,
anthocyanidins, beta-carotene, bioflavonoids, catechins,
carotenoids, curcuma, dandelion root, epicatechins, flavones,
flavonoids, flavonols, garlic, ginkgo biloba, grape seed, grape
skin, green tea, indoles, isocyanates, isoflavones, isoflavonoids,
isoprenoids, lycopene, organosulfur compounds, phenols, phenolic
acids, polyphenolic compounds, pycnogenols, resveratrol, silymarin,
terpenes, tannins, thiols, and tocopherols (beta, gamma, and
delta), and synthetic compounds such as alpha-lipoic acid, coenzyme
Q10, and n-acetyl-1-cysteine.
[0060] In another preferred embodiment tea is optionally added to
the dry beverage mix. While the beverage mix works without the
addition of tea, I feel the plant components unique to tea enhances
both the health benefits and the weight loss effects of the
supplement. Any form of tea safe for human consumption may be used.
Preferably green tea is used. This includes all types of green tea,
whether caffeinated or decaffeinated and whether standardized or
not standardized for the percentage of catechins. (Catechins are
polyphenols that have antioxidant properties.) Numerous. scientific
articles confirm a variety of health benefits and the fact that
green tea helps reduce weight. Green tea is rich in
epigallocatechin-3-0-gallate (ECGC), a catechin that possesses
special biological properties such as anti-cancer properties. Green
tea is also rich in other health-enhancing plant compounds, such as
flavanols, flavanol glycosides, polyphenolic acids, caffeine, amino
acids, cellulose, lipids, mono-and polysaccharides, proteins,
chlorophylls and volatiles. In preferred embodiment, 0.005-5 grams
of green tea are added per serving.
[0061] In another embodiment, the supplement is enhanced with one
or more vitamins or other health nutrients. This drink can be
enhanced further to serve as a nutritional drink that provides the
Daily Values of any or all vitamins and nutrients. Furthermore,
this drink can be enhanced with doses of any or all vitamins and
nutrients that partially meet, fully meet, or exceed the Daily
Values to serve as a sports drink, nutritional supplement drink, or
a drink for nutritionally impaired people. The vitamins and health
nutrients include all vitamins and health nutrients from whatever
source that are safe for human consumption, whether or not a
Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) or Daily Value has been
established.
[0062] One preferred vitamin at this time is Folic Acid, vitamin
B9. Folic Acid can be used in quantities of 0.1 microgram to 10
milligrams per serving. The preferred dosage is between 0.2 mg-5 mg
per serving (two-scoop regimen). Another preferred vitamin is
Pyridoxine, vitamin B6. Pyridoxine can be used in quantities of 0.1
mg -15 mgs per serving. The preferred dosage is between 1-5 mg per
serving (two-scoop regimen). Folic Acid has been scientifically
proven to limit neurologic birth defects and to reduce
homocysteine, an amino acid that is damaging to the entire vascular
system. Pyridoxine performs a number of essential functions in the
body and is necessary for normal nervous system and cellular
metabolism. Pyridoxine inhibits the formation of homocysteine.
Homocysteine is a known cause of cardiovascular death. Folic Acid
and Pyridoxine reduce the body's homocysteine level.
[0063] The dry beverage powder should preferably contain one or
more sweeteners to enhance taste. The primary purpose of the
sweetener is to provide the composition of the supplement with a
palatable sweet taste and flavor. This includes all sweetening
agents for human consumption, whether natural, artificial,
synthetic or combination. The preferred sweetener is sucralose,
sold under the trademark Splenda by McNeill Specialty Products
Corporation, New Brunswick, N.J. 08903. Sucralose can be added in
the range of 10 parts per million to 300 parts per million of final
solution (powder and liquid). The preferred amount of sucralose is
50-130 parts per million (powder and liquid).
[0064] One or more flavoring agents can be added to enhance taste.
The flavoring agent makes the beverage more palatable and promotes
long-term compliance. All flavoring agents, whether natural,
artificial, or a combination and of any forms such as solid,
liquid, or powdered can still be used. The preferred flavoring
agents are natural, artificial, and the combination of natural and
artificial flavoring powders that can be added to the dry mix. The
preferred flavors are any vanilla, cream, chocolate, strawberry,
orange or any combination containing vanilla and or cream flavoring
agents. The dosage range for flavoring agents is from .1-70% of the
final solution (mix and liquid). The preferred dosage range is
2.5-15% of the final solution.
[0065] One or more other substances safe for human consumption can
be added to aid in weight loss. These include natural, synthetic,
or any combination of such substances. Some Examples include,
L-carnitine, L-ornithine, L-tyrosine, L-tryptophan,
L-phenylalanine, gamma-linolenic acid, chromium, glucose tolerance
factor, vanadyl sulfate, Gymnema sylvestere, bromelain, pancreatin,
papain, coenzyme Q10, curcumin, barberry, bearberry, Silymarin,
Teucrium polium, choline, inositol, human growth hormone, DHEA
(dehydroepiandosterone, caffeine, xanthines, kola nut, yerbamate,
medium. chain triglycerides, (-)-hydroxycitric Acid (HCA), kelp,
lecithin, dihydroxyacetone, pyruvate, creatine, iodine, niacin,
bladderwrack, and B vitamins.
[0066] An alternative preferred ultra-high fiber supplement that
provides increased satiety and weight loss is demonstrated in
Example 1A. This alternative preferred embodiment consists of the
fiber from guar, oat, and psyllium with two additional fibers,
locust bean gum and pectin. It is also enhanced with antioxidants
(green tea and multi-anthocyanidins) and vitamins, (pyridoxine and
folic acid). This particular combination of ingredients appears to
aid in weight loss and in the prevention. of cardiovascular
disease. I believe this alternative preferred embodiment also
lowers cholesterol and lipids better than the preferred embodiment
listed in Example 1.
EXAMPLE 1A
[0067] Alternative preferred Ultra-high fiber supplement.
Ingredient grams per serving based on 2-scoop-per serving
2 Guar 6-10 Locust bean gum 1.5-4 Psyllium husk 1-3 Oat fiber 5-7
Pectin .5-4 Green Tea 0.1-.4 Multi-anthocyanidins 0.05-.4 Folic
Acid .0004-.0012 Pyridoxine .001-.010 Splenda 50-130 parts per
million Vanilla or Orange Flavor 2-15% of final solution
[0068] This supplement is blended as in Example 1. The supplement
is mixed with 8-20 ounces of liquid and taken as previously
described.
[0069] Operation of the Ultra-High Fiber Supplement
[0070] The nutritional supplement is consumed orally and induces
satiety and helps prevent and improves the management of
diet-related diseases.
[0071] This supplement provides a method of weight loss. Obesity or
any increased body mass is due to consumption of more calories than
are needed. This supplement includes a simple regimen to induce
satiety. An advantage of this supplement is that an individual does
not need to change their diet, as caloric reduction will occur due
to satiety. Eating a lower-fat, a lower-calorie, or any diet
combination thereof will result in even quicker weight loss. It is
also an advantage of this invention that daily exercise is not a
requirement to lose weight. However participating in any aerobic
exercise type program can help speed the weight loss. Obviously,
both a lower-calorie and lower-fat diet along with daily aerobic
exercise is an advantage to any weight loss program.
[0072] The supplement provides prevention and management of
diet-responsive diseases including but not limited to:
cardiovascular, metabolic syndrome, homocysteinemia, diabetes,
glucose intolerance, obesity, hypertension, cancer, osteoporosis,
constipation, diverticulosis, irritable bowel syndrome,
hemorrhoids, and sleep apnea.
[0073] The ultra-fiber drink is taken prior to meals or as a snack
substitute. The ultra-fiber comes as a powder that is mixed with
water or beverage of choice, vigorously agitated, and then
consumed. An additional dose can be taken if satiety has not fully
been realized. Once satiety has been achieved (typically 5-60
minutes) the individual may attempt to eat a meal. The individual,
having consumed the ultra-fiber drink, experiences a "full stomach"
and will eat only a small portion of food. Caloric reduction occurs
and the individual loses weight.
[0074] Fiber decreases satiety by several mechanisms. Fiber in the
stomach hydrates, swells, and stretches nerve receptors in the
stomach, sending signals to the brain that are interpreted as being
satiated. The fibers further aid satiety by delaying emptying of
the stomach contents. This also stretches nerve receptors in the
stomach, and initiates release of hormones from the brain and
gastrointestinal tract that increase satiety. Suppression of
appetite also occurs through the bulking action of soluble fibers,
which slow absorption of carbohydrates into the blood. This
prevents a surge in blood sugar and limits the body's secretion of
insulin during a meal. The body is protected from excessive insulin
secretion that stimulates appetite and damages vessels, tissues,
and organs.
[0075] I believe that weight-loss occurs with the fibers
themselves; they can prevent absorption of some calories consumed.
The fibers trap some fat, carbohydrates, and proteins-all forms of
calories, preventing absorption and assimilation, and then speed
these unabsorbed calories through the gastrointestinal tract. This
results in calorie reduction and weight loss. Long-term success
occurs because the process is simple and the individual does not
have to refrain from foods they crave. Ultimately the goal of ideal
body weight is achieved.
[0076] The ultra-fiber supplement has additional mechanisms of
weight loss. One way weight reduction is promoted is through the
action of green tea. Green tea is an antioxidant and a thermogenic
agent. The actions of green tea have been scientifically studied
and several mechanisms appear to cause weight reduction. While the
caffeine in green tea is a known thermogenic agent, the effects on
weight loss by green tea are much greater than would be expected
from the caffeine content alone.
[0077] Both the catechins and caffeine in green tea are thermogenic
(generate heat energy thru biochemical and nutritional means) and
increase the basal metabolic rate (BMR). An increased BMR means
more calories burned, less stored, and ultimately weight reduction.
In addition, both the catechins and caffeine break down fat through
fatty acid oxidation. This helps eliminate fat from the body. It is
not the caffeine itself, as caffeine in doses equivalent to what
exists in green tea is not as thermogenic or as efficient at
oxidizing fatty acid.
[0078] Epigallocatechin gallate (ECGC) is key catechin in green tea
that has been widely studied. ECGC in combination with caffeine, as
exists in green tea, has shown synergistic properties of increasing
fat oxidation and thermogenesis beyond what either component does
alone. Researchers believe the combination of these two products
together also synergistically increases the release of
norepinephrine from the sympathetic nervous system enhancing
thermogenesis better than either ingredient alone. This is expected
as ECGC and caffeine work by different mechanisms to increase
norepinephrine.
[0079] Some researchers believe green tea works by additional
mechanisms to induce weight loss. The green tea may work by both
reducing energy intake and increasing energy expenditure. Though
green tea contains several catechins, ECGC uniquely has been shown
to decrease food intake. Green tea has also demonstrated an
increase in 24-hour human energy expenditure. Green tea is an
antioxidant and can limit the damage that occurs from the
accumulation of metabolic waste products (ketones and lipid
peroxides) that result from weight loss and the burning of fat.
These waste products impair the body's ability to metabolize fat
for energy and lead to fatigue. Green tea can improve fat burning
metabolism and give increased energy while dieting. Additionally,
ECGC has been shown to reduce the total triglycerides stored in fat
cells, thus decreasing fat storage.
[0080] Thus fiber and green tea both have numerous mechanisms by
which they aid in weight reduction. This supplement produced
satiety with fiber alone. The addition of green tea is believed to
enhance weight loss. Green tea is a preferred embodiment of this
supplement as indicated in Example 1A and Example 6.
[0081] The simplicity of this supplement, the fact that the
individual does not have to refrain from foods they crave, provides
long-term success and ultimately the goal of ideal body weight.
[0082] The ultra-high fiber supplement is made by blending the
specific fibers and additional ingredients in a large mixer. No
special processing is needed. The dry beverage mix is then placed
in single or multi-dose containers. The supplement can be put in
individual packets for convenience. The supplement can be added to
other ingredients and used to make non-beverage comestibles such as
snack bars and puddings.
[0083] This powder can be mixed with any edible liquid. The
preferred liquid is water--any and all forms of potable water.
Potable water has no calories and is ubiquitous adding no calories
and element of convenience in preparation. Alternatively, the
powder can be added to other liquids, such as fruit juices,
providing additional flavor and choices to the user. The preferred
embodiment is to mix each one scoop of the dry powder mix in 8-24
preferably 10-20 ounces of water.
[0084] The beverage powder is used in the following manner.
[0085] One serving consists of 14 or more grams of fiber that is
consumed in two divided doses. Each dose consists of 7 or more
grams of fiber along with sweetener, flavorants, and any additional
ingredients discussed in the alternative embodiments. The
supplement dry powder mix fills a scoop that is about 25-30 cc in
size. The scoop can be significantly larger if the additional
ingredients listed in the alternative embodiments are added. The
dry powder supplement mix is ideally added to 8-20 ounces of water
or other preferably low calorie liquid. By using more than 8 ounces
of liquid the individual can reduce the flavor and sweetness. By
using only 8 ounces of liquid the flavor and sweetness is
strengthened.
[0086] Method For Limiting Caloric Consumption Of A Meal:
[0087] Approximately one hour prior to a meal the first portion of
the serving is taken. The individual measures out 1 scoop
(approximately 30 cc) of dry powder mix from either an individual
serving packet or container or a multi-dose container. This packet
weighs about 8.5-10 grams and contains approximately 7-8.5 grams of
fiber. Liquid (8-20 ounces and preferably 12-16 ounces) is added to
a shaker type cup with lid. The dry powder beverage mix is poured
into the cup. The lid is sealed. The cup is then vigorously shaken
for 3-30 seconds preferably 5-15 seconds. The beverage is then
consumed.
[0088] Approximately 30 minutes prior to the proposed meal, the
individual repeats the process, adding 8-20 ounces of liquid to the
shaker cup, and adding an additional (one) scoop (about 30cc) of
the dry beverage mix. The lid is sealed, the beverage is shaken,
and then consumed. This completes the process. Satiety will occur
and the individual's caloric consumption will be reduced at
mealtime. The satiety is typically long lasting and will extend
beyond the meal hour and prevent the urge to snack.
[0089] The dry beverage mix may be used in this fashion from once
to up to eight times per day (before meals and for snack
reduction). I believe that most individuals will achieve satiety
and safe weight loss using one to two servings per day.
[0090] It was observed during testing of this supplement that some
people experienced good satiety with only one scoop (30 cc of dry
mix containing 7-8.5 grams of fiber) or half the serving size. If
satisfactory satiety occurs with one scoop or half the serving
size, the additional scoop is optional. Thus this supplement
produces satiety in some individuals using only one half the
serving size (one scoop) between 20-90 minutes preferably 30-60
minutes before the meal. The serving size consisting of a scoop
approximately 30 and 60 minutes before the meal works best for
individuals with a strong appetite or difficult to control
satiety.
[0091] An alternative method can be tried for individuals who
require the full serving size to achieve satiety. The individual
may add two scoops of dry beverage mix to 16-24 ounces of liquid,
preferably water 30-60 minutes before the proposed meal. The
mixture is vigorously shaken for 3-30 seconds and then
consumed.
[0092] Method Of Using The Ultra-Fiber Supplement To Limit
Snacking:
[0093] This supplement can also be used just to attenuate or stop
the urge to snack. Some individuals at or near ideal body weight do
not desire to lose weight but rather wish to maintain their current
weight. Some of these individuals struggle with the urge to snack
on tasty, high-calorie, high-fat foods. This struggle can create
stress, guilt, and depression. This supplement can reduce the
craving to snack.
[0094] Most people using this supplement correctly to limit caloric
consumption of a meal will observe long-lasting satiety that
carries over several hours after the meal and curbs the feelings to
snack between meals.
[0095] If the individual typically has a time of day in which the
urge to snack is intense, then approximately 60 minutes prior to
this time the individual mixes and consumes one scoop of the mix as
before.
[0096] Approximately 30 minutes prior to the proposed snack, the
individual repeats the process, satiety occurs and the individual's
craving for snacking is greatly reduced or eliminated entirely.
[0097] For individuals who have sudden urge to snack are encouraged
to disregard any timing issue and just prepare the beverage and
consume it as above. They may consume a half serving (one scoop of
the dry beverage mix in 8-20 ounces of liquid or if strong urge to
snack, they can take up to one full serving). The individual may
add between one to two scoops to 12-24 ounces of liquid, shake and
consume, or they may drink one-half serving and follow it with the
second-half serving. Since satiety generally takes 5-60 minutes to
occur, the invention works best if the individual can keep busy or
distracted for a short period of time before actually consuming the
snack.
[0098] In testing of this product it was found that some
individuals experienced satiety and turned off the craving for
snacking at one-half the normal serving size. An individual
depending on their cravings may customize how the beverage is
taken. Individuals with strong cravings may need the full serving
whereas, weaker cravings can respond to one-half serving size.
[0099] An alternative method can be tried for individuals who
require the full serving size to stop snack cravings. The
individual may add two scoops of dry beverage mix to 18-24 ounces
of liquid, preferably water 30-60 minutes before the proposed
snack. This method works well even if taken at the urge to snack.
The mixture is vigorously shaken for 3-30 seconds and then
consumed. The individual then keeps busy or distracted for a short
time allowing satiety to occur.
[0100] This nutritional supplement provides a high, yet palatable,
sapid concentration of fiber that is dosed in a manner that reduces
side effects of fiber. Fiber typically causes gastrointestinal
discomfort, such as bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Increased fiber means increased symptoms. This ultra-fiber
supplement includes using at least three fibers, guar, oat, and
psyllium of specific physical characteristics that allows the
concentration of fiber.
[0101] The following is a method of use that limits
gastrointestinal discomfort despite the ultra-high daily dose of
fiber.
[0102] Minimizing Gastrointestinal Symptoms Of Ultra-high Fiber
Beverage:
[0103] Fiber products tend to create symptoms of bloating,
flatulence, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. These symptoms are
dramatically reduced or eliminated by following a schedule for the
first 10-14 days. On days 1-3 only one-half scoop is consumed. On
days 4-6 one-full scoop is consumed. On days 7-10 one-and-a-half
scoops are consumed. On days 11-14 one-and-a-half to two scoops are
consumed. Individuals having little or no symptoms on day 10 can
typically increase to two scoops per day. Individuals having any
symptoms on day 10 are encouraged to stay on one-and-a-half scoops
till day 14. On day 14 two scoops can be taken.
[0104] Individuals can increase to 4 scoops per day or more after
day 14. Any symptoms present at that time typically resolve within
2-3 weeks.
[0105] Health Advantages Of The Ultra-High Fiber Supplement:
[0106] The health benefits of fiber are well known as many diseases
are improved or outright prevented by the use of fiber.
[0107] Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in this
country and accounts for one out of every two deaths. There are
numerous risk factors for cardiovascular disease some modifiable
and some not. Of the modifiable ones, diet provides several risks.
Diets high in cholesterol, saturated fat, trans fatty acids, and
uric acid, all contribute to vascular disease. Obesity, a condition
whereby too many calories are consumed is also a risk factor. High
fiber diets are considered cardioprotective by scientists,
researchers and governmental agencies including the American Heart
Association. Fiber reduces cardiovascular risk by several
mechanisms. It can help lead to weight reduction, it can absorb
some of the fats and cholesterol and eliminate them as waste, and
the fibers can actually lower cholesterol and lipids through
indirect and direct measures. This supplement provides ultra-high
fiber consumption. It contains 7 or more grams of fiber per serving
to help attain a goal of ideal body weight. Additionally, guar gum
has been shown in multiple studies to lower lipids. (Superko 1985).
This supplement provides ultra-high dose guar. Another benefit of
this supplement is that it contains ultra-high dose of oat fiber.
Oat fiber is scientifically recognized as a cardiovascular risk
reducer. This supplement also contains green tea as one of the
embodiments, an antioxidant that is scientifically proven to be
cardiovascular protective and to dilate blood vessels. This
supplement contains folic acid as another embodiment, the
scientifically accepted treatment to reduce homocysteine and
thereby help protect against cardiovascular disease.
[0108] Hyperlipoproteinemia, hyperlipidemia, and
hypertriglyceridemia are many times diet-related diseases that lead
to all forms of cardiovascular disease. Fiber has been shown to
improve lipids, lipoproteins, and triglycerides and thereby lessen
the damage and risk of cardiovascular disease. Bile acids and
cholesterol are made in the body by a common pathway. Fiber absorbs
bile acids thereby adjusting the pathway to produce more bile acids
and less cholesterol. Hence, fiber reduces the body's production of
cholesterol. Guar itself can improve these abnormalities directly.
Oat fiber has the American Heart Association's approval for
lowering cholesterol.
[0109] Homocysteinemia is a condition whereby plasma levels of the
amino acid homocysteine are too high. Numerous scientific and
medical studies over the past one to two decades have shown the
vascular damaging effects of homocysteine and the increased risk of
coronary artery disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.
Despite the widespread news and scientific coverage homocysteine
has received in the past few years, most people are unaware what
their actual plasma level is. The damage from homocysteine occurs
silently, so there are no warning signs before disease occurs. The
simplest, most effective way to treat homocysteinemia is to take
folic acid. Folic Acid serves lowers plasma homocysteine levels.
This supplement provides folic acid in an embodiment that can aid
in the treatment of homocysteine levels and aid in cardiovascular
risk reduction.
[0110] Doctors now recognize that cardiovascular disease is an
inflammatory condition. Cardiovascular inflammation is now a target
of both treatment and prevention of heart disease. The
cardiovascular inflammation is measurable and represents a newly
discovered treatable risk factor for heart disease. This risk is
independent of an individual's cholesterol level. The inflammation
can be measured by a blood test called high sensitivity C-reactive
protein (hs-crp). The test results are quantified in quintiles with
quintile 1 and 2 projecting low to mild risk of heart disease and
quintiles 4 and 5 projecting high risk of heart disease. Hs-crp is
not just a marker of heart disease, it directly causes damage to
the vessels and plaque within those vessels. Hs-crp levels are
increased with increased body mass making it a diet-related
disease. Researchers believe that adipose (fat) tissue is a source
of interleukin-6, the main cytokine mediator that circulates to the
liver where it turns on production of C reactive protein. Weight
loss results in decreased body mass thereby decreasing
interleukin-6 levels and ultimately decreasing hs-crp and
cardiovascular inflammation in general. This supplement offers an
easy way to lose weight and reduce hs-crp levels.
[0111] Glucose Intolerance (same as impaired glucose tolerance) and
diabetes are greatly increasing in prevalence in the United States.
The increase mirrors the increase in body mass and increase in
sedentary life style that has occurred. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a
medical disease characterized by too much glucose in the blood. It
is a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism that involves absolute or
relative insulin deficiency. Glucose intolerance is a medical
condition whereby criteria are not met for the diagnosis of
diabetes yet glucose/insulin metabolism is not normal. Glucose
intolerance is pre-diabetic state that carries the risk of all the
sequele that occurs with overt diabetes. Glucose intolerance left
untreated, frequently progresses to diabetes. This invention helps
to treat or reduce the risk of developing both glucose intolerance
and DM.
[0112] This ultra-high fiber supplement causes weight reduction, a
key cornerstone in preventing, reversing, and treating both glucose
intolerance and DM. It is well known that having an increased body
mass leads to insulin resistance and that many times even small or
moderate weight loss will reverse this insulin resistance. This
supplement allows for a safe and convenient way to reduce weight
and achieve a goal of ideal body weight. The ultra-high fiber
beverage also improves glucose metabolism. A typical diet in most
diabetics is too high in fat and simple carbohydrates, leading to
increased body mass and eventually obesity. Consumption of excess
calories adds to the obesity, increases insulin resistance, and
explains why most diabetics are not under perfect glucose
control.
[0113] Ultra-high fiber diets offer several advantages. Fiber
absorbs some of the fat and carbohydrates preventing absorption,
and assimilation by the body thereby decreasing glucose into the
body. The fiber also serves as a bulking agent to speed transit of
fat and carbohydrates through the body. Ultra-high fiber has an
additional advantage of promoting satiety, which reduces the fat
and carbohydrates consumed at a meal and promotes long-acting
satiety that decreases or eliminates the craving to snack.
[0114] Metabolic Syndrome, sometimes called Syndrome X, is a common
medical disorder characterized by multiple major risk factors for
cardiovascular disease. This includes elevated blood pressure,
insulin resistance (with or without glucose intolerance), elevated
triglycerides, small LDL particles, low HDL cholesterol, abdominal
obesity, and prothrombic and proinflammatory states. Individuals
with metabolic syndrome are at extreme risk for cardiovascular
disease. This invention can help reduce the risk of developing or
treat metabolic syndrome by giving weight reduction. Ultra-high
fiber diet can lower blood pressure, reverse insulin resistance,
reduce the number of small LDL particles, increase HDL cholesterol,
reverse some prothrombic and proinflammatory states and reduce
weight to ideal body weight. These effects are due to the fact that
ultra-high fiber absorbs some of the fat and carbohydrates
preventing absorption and assimilation, and speeds their transit
through the body. The ultra-high fiber also promotes satiety so
that less calories are consumed at a meal and snacking is reduced.
This caloric reduction leads to weight loss, which improves many of
the abnormalities that make up the metabolic syndrome.
[0115] Cancer is the second leading cause of death after heart
disease. It is well known that 30-40% of cancers are felt to be
diet related. Obesity represents a risk factor for several types of
cancer. Certain elements within the diet can also lead to cancer
such as high fats, nitrosamines, heterocyclic amines, polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons, certain preservatives, toxins in foods, etc.
This supplement seeks to help in reducing the risk of developing
and or aiding in the treatment some forms of cancer. Some cancers
related to obesity, some are related to a low fiber diet. Offering
an ultra-high fiber diet helps to reduce the chance of developing
these types of cancer. This ultra-high fiber diet offers weight
reduction down to ideal body weight helping to prevent certain
cancers.
[0116] Another mechanism of developing cancer deals with toxic
ingestion. Certain toxins, and chemicals are known carcinogens.
Ingesting these carcinogens increases the risk an individual has in
developing cancer. Preventing ingestion of these toxins can reduce
the risk. This ultra-high fiber absorbs some of the fat,
carbohydrates, nutrients, toxins and carcinogens preventing
absorption and assimilation, and speeds their transit through the
body.
[0117] Antioxidants are now known to help reduce the risk of
developing or treat certain cancers. This invention contains green
tea and multianthocyanidins. Green tea has been shown in medical
research to have anti-cancer and anti-mutagenic effects.
Multianthocyanidins are potent phytochemicals from a variety of
berries that fight free radicals and oxidation and are felt to
offer protection against certain forms of cancer.
[0118] Elevated blood pressure or hypertension is a common medical
disorder that affects up to 60% of the population. Hypertension is
a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, dementia,
and macular degeneration. It is well known that obesity represents
a risk factor for hypertension. It is also well known that mild to
moderate weight loss can lower blood pressure. This supplement
seeks to help lower blood pressure. It does this by helping an
individual reach an ideal body weight. The green tea within the
product helps to lower blood pressure by helping to dilate or
expand he blood vessels. The plant compounds in green tea help
improve artery function and helps normalize the nitric oxide
release within the vessel wall. This promotes good vascular health
and helps dilate the vessels, further aiding in blood pressure
reduction.
[0119] Constipation, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, and irritable
bowel syndrome are all forms of digestive disease that are
extremely common in the population. These diseases are generally
tied to a low fiber diet. Increasing the fiber can help prevent,
reverse, or treat these diseases. Ultra-high fiber in this
supplement helps promote good bowel health.
[0120] Sleep Apnea is a disorder of breathing that occurs while
sleeping. It is a hidden epidemic as it is very prevalent in the
population yet remains undiagnosed in most. Sleep Apnea causes
cardiovascular disease, headaches, impotence, cognitive dysfunction
and extreme sleepiness and fatigue. One of the cornerstones in
treatment of sleep apnea is weight reduction. Sometimes even small
to moderate weight loss can reduce the risk of developing or treat
sleep apnea. This supplement seeks to help prevent or treat sleep
apnea by offering a convenient and easy way to reduce weight. The
ultra-high fiber beverage induces satiety that results in calorie
reduction at mealtime, and absorbs fats and other nutrients
speeding their transit through the body. The satiety is long acting
and this serves to help decrease snacking and thereby promote
further weight reduction.
[0121] The ultra-high fiber supplement is useful as a nutritional
drink for enhancing fiber and nutrients. It tastes good and has
good organoleptic and palatable properties. Despite the ultra-high
fiber load, the fiber mixes well in liquid, and avoids immediate
clumping and gelling. In the alternative embodiments a variety of
health enhancing (i.e. antioxidants, vitamins, herbs and
botanicals) ingredients enhance the supplement. This supplement
would be especially useful as a sports drink whereby numerous
ingredients (i.e. carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and
electrolytes) are added to enhance physical performance and muscle
growth. The supplement would also be useful in elderly and
debilitated individuals who are calorie or protein deficient. The
supplement could serve as a source of fiber and health-enhancing
ingredients (i.e. vitamins, antioxidants, carbohydrates, fats, and
protein). This provides a way to enhance protein and calories in
individuals who are do not eat well or are debilitated such as the
elderly, individuals with chronic illnesses or burn and trauma
victims. This ultra-fiber supplement provided as a beverage, snack
bar or pudding form provides numerous ways to enhance health.
[0122] Description of Alternative Embodiments
[0123] The dry beverage mix can be enhanced with more fiber by
adding a variety of fibers to the original base of guar, oat, and
psyllium fibers. In using additional fibers with different physical
characteristics health benefits are enhanced. For example some
fibers absorb cholesterol better than others and some fibers absorb
water better and promote satiety better than other fibers.
[0124] Additional fibers can be added from any fiber safe for human
consumption, including but not limited to the following group:
locust bean gum, pectin, glucomannon, barley fenugreek gum, quince
seed gum, pectin, Irish moss, acacia gum, arabic gum, ghatti gum,
karaya gum, tragacanth, carageenan, alginate, xanthan gum,
methylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose and
carboxymethylcellulose.
[0125] While I believe that most of these fibers will work with the
above three-fiber base, I have found the following two additional
fibers to work extremely well.
[0126] The fiber coming from locust bean gum (Certonia Siliqua (L.)
Taub.) either hydrolyzed, partially hydrolyzed or nonhydrolyzed
works well. Locust bean gum having a granulation between 99%
through a standard US 100 mesh screen through 99% minimum through a
US 300 mesh screen, a viscosity of 500-6000 cps in 1% aqueous
solution when run on a Brookfield Viscometer RVT spindle #3 at 20
RPM, heated to 85.degree. Celsius and then cooled to 25.degree.
Celsius. The quantity of locust bean gum is between 0.1-15 grams
and 0.017-7% solution.
[0127] The preferred locust bean gum is food grade, nonhydrolyzed
with granulation of 35% minimum through a US standard 120 mesh
screen, 30% minimum through a US standard 140 mesh screen, and 5%
minimum through a US standard 200 mesh screen and having a
viscosity of 2000-4500 cps in 1% aqueous solution when run on a
Brookfield RVT spindle #3 at 20 RPM, at 25.degree. Celsius. The
preferred quantity based on two-scoop-per-serving regimen is 1.5-4
grams and 0.2-1.7% solution (weight-weight) at 25.degree. Celsius.
Locust bean gum has satiating and cholesterol absorbing
properties.
[0128] Thus Example 2 represents the ultra-high fiber supplement
with added fiber. (Example 2 comprises Example 1 with locust bean
gum added.
EXAMPLE 2
[0129] Ingredient grams per serving based on 2-scoop-per
serving
3 Guar 2-12 Oat fiber 1-15 Psyllium husk 0.5-10 Locust bean gum
0.1-15 Flavoring Agent 0.1-10
[0130] This supplement can be blended as in Example 1. The
supplement is mixed with liquid and taken as previously
described.
[0131] The other fiber that I have found to work well is pectin.
Pectin has excellent cholesterol lowering properties and is
satiating as well. The fiber from pectin. Any source of edible
pectin that is not harmful to humans, including esterified and
non-esterified pectin, including methoxylated and non-methoxylated
pectin. The Pectin dosage is .1-15 grams per serving and gives a
solution of .01-7% based on the two-scoop regimen above.
[0132] The preferred pectin is a high methoxyl citrus pectin that
has a degree of esterification of 60-95%. The preferred dosage is
0.5-4 grams per serving and a solution of 0.08-1.7% based on the
two-scoop regimen above.
[0133] Thus Example 3 represents the ultra-high fiber supplement
with another added fiber. (Example 3 comprises Example 1 with
pectin added.
EXAMPLE 3
[0134] Ingredient grams per serving based on 2-scoop-per
serving
4 Guar 2-12 Oat fiber 1-15 Psyllium husk 0.5-10 Pectin 0.1-15
Flavoring Agent 0.1-10
[0135] This supplement can be blended as in Example 1. The
supplement is mixed with 8-20 ounces of liquid and taken as
previously described.
[0136] In an alternative preferred embodiment, multiple fibers can
be added to enhance satiety, weight loss, and health benefits. I
have found that adding both the locust bean gum and the pectin
(Example 4) to the three fiber base provides a palatable and
organleptically pleasing drink with increased benefits.
[0137] Thus Example 4 represents the ultra-high fiber supplement
with additional fibers. (Example 4 comprises Example 1 with locust
bean gum and pectin added).
XAMPLE 4
[0138] Ingredient grams per serving based on 2-scoop-per
serving
5 Guar 2-12 Oat fiber 1-15 Psyllium husk 0.5-10 Locust bean gum
0.1-15 Pectin 0.1-15 Flavoring Agent 0.1-10
[0139] This supplement is blended as in Example 1. The supplement
is mixed with 8-20 ounces of liquid and taken as previously
described.
[0140] Another embodiment of this supplement (Example 5) is to add
antioxidants to the base fibers. The antioxidant can be from any
vitamin, mineral, herb, botanical, or coenzyme that has antioxidant
activity. Antioxidants help prevent a variety of diseases and
protect cells and tissues from free radical damage. Antioxidants
have anti-aging benefits.
[0141] Thus Example 5 represents the ultra-high fiber supplement
with antioxidants added. (Example 5 comprises Example 1 with the
antioxidant vitamin C added.
EXAMPLE 5
[0142] Ingredient grams per serving based on 2-scoop-per
serving
6 Guar 2-12 Oat fiber 1-15 Vitamin C .01-10 Flavoring Agent
0.1-10
[0143] This supplement is blended as in Example 1. The supplement
is mixed with 8-20 ounces of liquid and taken as previously
described.
[0144] In another embodiment, the supplement can be enhanced with
any variety of tea (Example 6). Green tea is the preferred
embodiment. Green tea is scientifically proven to burn fat, promote
weight loss, and provide numerous health benefits including
improved cardiovascular function and reduced risk of developing a
variety of cancers.
[0145] Thus Example 6 represents the ultra-high fiber supplement
with the addition of tea. (Example 6 comprises Example 1 with green
tea added.
EXAMPLE 6
[0146] Ingredient grams per serving based on 2-scoop-per
serving
7 Guar 2-12 Oat fiber 1-15 Psyllium husk 0.5-10 Green tea .01-10
Flavoring Agent 0.1-10
[0147] This supplement is blended as in Example 1. The supplement
is mixed with 8-20 ounces of liquid and taken as previously
described.
[0148] In another embodiment of the supplement, one or more
vitamins are added. This includes any vitamin safe for human
consumption. Vitamins are necessary for good health and disease
prevention. Vitamins are essential to proper cell, tissue, and
organ function. Vitamins also protect cells and tissues. Vitamins
provide anti-aging benefits and help prevent cardiovascular
disease, cancer, and a variety of diseases.
[0149] Thus Example 7 represents the ultra-high fiber supplement
with the addition of a vitamin. (Example 7 comprises Example 1 with
folic acid, vitamin B9, added.
EXAMPLE
[0150] Ingredient grams per serving based on 2-scoop-per
serving
8 Guar 2-12 Oat fiber 1-15 Psyllium husk 0.5-10 Folic Acid .001-10
Flavoring Agent 0.1-10
[0151] This supplement is blended as in Example 1. The supplement
is mixed with 8-20 ounces of liquid and taken as previously
described.
[0152] In another embodiment of the supplement (Example 8), an
ingredient selected from the group of nutritional supplements,
herbs, botanicals, minerals, and coenzymes are added. These
ingredients provide numerous health and longevity benefits
including reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease,
cancer, and dementia. Many of these ingredients protect cells and
tissues.
[0153] Thus Example 8 represents the ultra-high fiber supplement
with the addition of an ingredient selected from the group of
nutritional supplements, herbs, botanicals, minerals, and
coenzymes. (Example 8 comprises Example 1 with the mineral zinc
added.
EXAMPLE 8
[0154] Ingredient grams per serving based on 2-scoop-per
serving
9 Guar 2-12 Oat fiber 1-15 Psyllium husk 0.5-10 Zinc .001-.2
Flavoring Agent 0.1-10
[0155] This supplement is blended as in Example 1. The supplement
is mixed with 8-20 ounces of liquid and taken as previously
described.
[0156] The supplement can also be enhanced with one or more
carbohydrates. This can improve taste or serve as a source of
energy. Carbohydrates contain calories which is useful for further
nutritional supplementation. The ultra fiber supplement enhanced
with carbohydrates can serve as a variety of benefits including
meal replacement, and as a sports energy drink whereby additional
carbohydrates can serve as an energy source. The preferred
embodiment does not include additional carbohydrates as they serve
as a sugar source and a source of calories. The carbohydrates used
can include any carbohydrate safe for human consumption.
[0157] Thus Example 9 represents the ultra-high fiber supplement
with the addition of carbohydrate. (Example 9 comprises Example 1
with carbohydrate added.
EXAMPLE 9
[0158] Ingredient grams per serving based on 2-scoop-per
serving
10 Guar 2-12 Oat fiber 1-15 Psyllium husk 0.5-10 Carbohydrate
.1-100 Flavoring Agent 0.1-10
[0159] This supplement is blended as in Example 1. The supplement
is mixed with 8-20 ounces of liquid and taken as previously
described
[0160] In another embodiment of the supplement (Example 10),
protein is added. Protein serves to build tissue and is essential
to metabolism. The protein can come from any source of protein safe
for human consumption. Adding protein can provide a variety of
benefits including meal replacement, protein enhancement,
muscle-building, and energy enhancement. The protein is especially
useful in muscle-builders, athletes, trauma and burn victims. The
preferred protein is whey protein from 0.5-20 grams per
serving.
[0161] Thus Example 10 represents the ultra-high fiber supplement
with the addition of whey protein. (Example 10 comprises Example 1
with whey protein added).
EXAMPLE 10
[0162]
11 grams per serving based on Ingredient 2-scoop-per serving Guar
2-12 Oat fiber 1-15 Psyllium husk 0.5-10 Whey protein .001-50
Flavoring Agent 0.1-10
[0163] This supplement is blended as in Example 1. The supplement
is mixed with 8-20 ounces of liquid and taken as previously
described
[0164] The supplement can also be enhanced with fat (Example 11).
Fat is a source of calories that can be used to enhance taste,
satiation, and energy. Any fat safe for human consumption can be
used. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are preferred over
the less healthy saturated fats. Adding fat to the supplement can
improve taste, and satiety, and adds a source of energy-calories to
energy or nutritionally depleted individuals.
[0165] Thus Example 11 represents the ultra-high fiber supplement
with the addition of fat. (Example 11 comprises Example 1 with the
fat added.
EXAMPLE 11
[0166]
12 grams per serving based on Ingredient 2-scoop-per serving Guar
2-12 Oat fiber 1-15 Psyllium husk 0.5-10 Fat .001-30 Flavoring
Agent 0.1-10
[0167] This supplement is blended as in Example 1. The supplement
is mixed with 8-20 ounces of liquid and taken as previously
described
[0168] In another embodiment the supplement can have an ingredient
added selected from-the group of stimulants, thermogenic agents,
and lipogenesis inhibitors. Stimulants act to speed up metabolism
and burn calories. Some examples of stimulants include caffeine, ma
huang, white willow bark, ephedra, ephedrine, and kola nut.
Thermogenic compounds increase the basic metabolic rate, body
temperature, and heat energy resulting in the burning of fat. Some
examples include the above mentioned stimulants, L-phenylalanine,
and L-tyrosine. Lipogenesis inhibitors like (-)-hydroxycitric
acid(HCA), slow the production of fats from the metabolism of
proteins and carbohydrates. This results in decreased fat storage.
The stimulants, thermogenics, and lipogenesis inhibitors that can
be used are all synthetic and natural forms.
[0169] Thus Example 12 represents the ultra-high fiber supplement
with the addition of a lipogenesis inhibitor. (Example 12 comprises
Example 1 with (-)-hydroxycitric acid, (HCA).
EXAMPLE 12
[0170]
13 grams per serving based on Ingredient 2-scoop-per serving Guar
2-12 Oat fiber 1-15 Psyllium husk 0.5-10 HCA .05-10 Flavoring Agent
0.1-10
[0171] This supplement is blended as in Example 1. The supplement
is mixed with 8-20 ounces of liquid and taken as previously
described.
[0172] In another alternative embodiment, lipotropic agents can be
added. Lipotropic agents include choline, phosphatidyl choline,
methionine, inositol, dandelion root, bearberry, barberry, tumeric,
silymarin, wall germander and Oregon grape root. Lipotropics
prevent accumulation of fat in the liver and aid in detoxification
of toxins and metabolic waste. They also emulsify fats so they can
be transported in the blood. Lipotropics also play a role in
digestion and bile secretion.
[0173] Thus Example 13 represents the ultra-high fiber supplement
with the addition of a lipotropic. (Example 13 comprises Example 1
with choline.
EXAMPLE 13
[0174]
14 grams per serving based on Ingredient 2-scoop-per serving Guar
2-12 Oat fiber 1-15 Psyllium husk 0.5-10 choline 0.1-2 Flavoring
Agent 0.1-10
[0175] This supplement is blended as in Example 1. The supplement
is mixed with 8-20 ounces of liquid and taken as previously
described.
[0176] One or more preservatives may be added to the supplement.
Any preservative that is safe for human consumption may be added.
The preservative may be used to enhance shelf-life, though does not
appear to be necessary at this time. The preferred composition does
not contain preservatives.
[0177] Additional ingredients can be added that either exist now,
or will be discovered or synthesized. These ingredients include any
substance that is safe for human consumption that can aid in
satiety and or weight reduction, enhance health, or reduce the
chance of developing disease, and help slow or reverse the aging
process.
[0178] Non-Beverage Alternatives:
[0179] Another embodiment of the supplement is that the ultra-high
fiber can be delivered in forms other than a beverage. The
preferred ingredients can be used to make other ultra-high fiber
food items, such as pudding, or snack bars that offer the same
health benefits of the ultra-high fiber beverage. The supplement
can be delivered as a comestible in a form selected from the group
consisting of liquids, semi-solids and solids (Example 14). Snack
bars and puddings are two alternative forms to the beverage. The
snack bars and puddings offer variety in how the ultra fiber can be
consumed and offer convenience in that they are ready made and easy
to travel with. The snack bars are made either as one bar
containing 7 or more grams of fiber, or as a two bar set with each
bar containing 7 or more grams per fiber. The pudding contains 7 or
more grams of fiber per serving or in a double portion container
containing a total of 14 or more grams of fiber. The container
comes with a lid so part of the pudding can be consumed and part
saved for later. While the beverage can be made without added fats,
carbohydrates and proteins, the snack bars and puddings will
require some additional ingredients selected from the group of
carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
[0180] Thus Example 14 represents the ultra-high fiber supplement
in the form of a snack bar. (Example 14 comprises Example 1 made in
the form of a snack bar.
EXAMPLE 14
[0181]
15 grams per serving based on Ingredient 2 portions per serving
Guar 2-12 Oat fiber 1-15 Psyllium husk 0.5-10 Carbohydrates 1-200
Flavoring Agent 0.1-10
[0182] The snack bar is made by mixing the above ingredients with
additional ingredients commonly used in making snack bars. The
mixture is then baked in an oven. The snack bars can then be coated
with a carob or yogurt covering to enhance their taste. The snack
bars can be packaged in different sizes individually or in
multi-dose wrappers.
[0183] Operation of the Ultra-High Fiber Snack Bars:
[0184] Method For Limiting Caloric Consumption Of A Meal Using
Snack Bars:
[0185] The snack bars contain 7-30 grams of fiber per bar. The bar
is packaged as either one large bar (14 or more grams of fiber) or
two smaller bars (each containing 7 or more grams of fiber) in one
wrapper. The smaller bars can also exist as individual bars each
containing 7 or more grams of fiber.
[0186] One hour prior to a proposed meal, the individual consumes
one small bar or one-half a large bar. The individual also drinks
8-20 ounces of liquid. The liquid is preferably water or a
low-calorie beverage.
[0187] Thirty minutes prior to the proposed meal, the individual
then consumes another small bar or the other one-half of the large
bar with 8-20 ounces of liquid. The preferred liquid in all
examples is water or a low calorie beverage.
[0188] Satiety will occur within 5-60 minutes of consuming the
snack bar. If full satiety is reached after consuming one small bar
or one-half the large bar then the other small bar or one-half of
the large bar is optional.
[0189] For individuals who require the two small bars or the full
large bar to achieve satiety there is an optional method to achieve
satiety.
[0190] In this method, the individual eats two small bars or one
large bar 30-60 minutes prior to the proposed meal. The individual
must drink 8-24 ounces of water or other low-calorie beverage with
the snack bar. It is recommended that at least 12 ounces of liquid
be consumed.
[0191] Method For Limiting Snacking Using Snack Bars:
[0192] The nutritional supplement snack bar can be used to
attenuate or completely halt the urge to snack. For individuals who
choose to snack at the same time each day it is recommended they
consume one small bar or one-half the large bar 60 minutes before
the proposed snack time with 8-20 ounces of water. Thirty minutes
before the proposed snack time the individual then consumes the
other small bar or other one-half of the large bar with 8-20 ounces
of water. Since satiety typically takes 5-60 minutes after
consuming the bar, it is best if the individual keeps busy for a
short time before attempting to eat the snack.
[0193] Some individuals will achieve full satiety on one small bar
or one-half the large bar. In this case, the other small bar or
one-half of the large bar is optional.
[0194] For individuals who require the two small bars or the full
large bar to achieve satiety there is an optional method to
decrease snacking.
[0195] In this method, the individual eats two small bars or one
large bar 30-60 minutes prior to the proposed snack. The individual
must drink 8-24 ounces of water or other low-calorie beverage with
the snack bar. It is recommended that at least 12 ounces of liquid
be consumed.
[0196] The ultra-high fiber supplement can also be served in the
form of a pudding. This provides an easy way to consume the high
fiber especially for very young or elderly (edentulous)
individuals. The pudding also serves as an additional option over
the beverage and snack bars providing an element of variety.
[0197] Thus Example 15 represents the ultra-high fiber supplement
in the form of a pudding. (Example 15 comprises Example 1 made in
the form of a pudding.
EAMPLE 15
[0198]
16 grams per serving based on Ingredient 2 portions per serving.
Guar 2-12 Oat fiber 1-15 Psyllium husk 0.5-10 Carbohydrates 1-200
Flavoring Agent 0.1-10
[0199] The pudding is made by mixing the listed ingredients with
additional ingredients commonly used in making pudding. The mixture
is first heated and then allowed to cool. The ingredients are then
put into individual or multi-dose containers.
[0200] Operation of the Ultra-High Fiber Pudding:
[0201] Method For Limiting Caloric Consumption Of A Meal Using
Pudding:
[0202] The pudding contains 7-30 grams of fiber per container. The
container is packaged as either one large container (14 or more
grams of fiber) or smaller containers (each containing 7 or more
grams of fiber).
[0203] One hour prior to a proposed meal, the individual consumes
one small container or one-half a large container. The individual
also drinks 8-20 ounces of liquid. The liquid is preferably water
or a low calorie beverage.
[0204] Thirty minutes prior to the proposed meal, the individual
then consumes another small container or the other one-half of the
large container with 8-20 ounces of liquid. The preferred liquid in
all examples is water or a low calorie beverage.
[0205] Satiety will occur within 5-60 minutes of consuming the
container. If full satiety is reached after consuming one small
container or one-half the large container then the other small
container or one-half of the large container is optional.
[0206] For individuals who require the two small containers or the
complete large container to achieve satiety there is an optional
method to decrease the caloric consumption of a meal.
[0207] In this alternative method, the individual eats two small
containers or one large container 30-60 minutes prior to the
proposed snack. The individual must drink 8-24 ounces of water or
other low-calorie beverage with the pudding. It is recommended that
at least 12 ounces of liquid be consumed.
[0208] Method For Limiting Snacking Using Pudding:
[0209] The nutritional supplement pudding can be used to attenuate
or completely halt the urge to snack. For individuals who choose to
snack at the same time each day it is recommended they consume one
small container or one-half the large container 60 minutes before
the proposed snack time with 8-20 ounces of water. Thirty minutes
before the proposed snack time the individual then consumes the
other small container or other one-half of the large container with
8-20 ounces of water. Since satiety typically takes 5-60 minutes
after consuming the pudding, it is best if the individual keeps
busy for a short time before attempting to eat the snack.
[0210] Some individuals will achieve full satiety on one small
container or one-half the large container. In this case, the other
small container or one-half of the large container is optional.
[0211] For individuals who require the two small containers or the
complete large container to achieve satiety there is an optional
method to decrease snacking.
[0212] In this alternative method, the individual eats two small
containers or one large container 30-60 minutes prior to the
proposed snack. The individual must drink 8-24 ounces of water or
other low-calorie beverage with the pudding. It is recommended that
at least 12 ounces of liquid be consumed.
[0213] Minimizing Gastrointestinal Symptoms Of Ultra-High Fiber
Pudding Or Snack Bar:
[0214] The ultra-high fiber pudding or snack bar can be taken one
to six times per day. They can be used in alone or in combination
with each other, or with the ultra-high fiber beverage.
[0215] To dramatically reduce or eliminate the gastrointestinal
discomfort of bloating, flatulence, diarrhea, and abdominal pain,
the ultra-high fiber pudding or snack bar, the following schedule
is used for the first 10-14 days.
[0216] Days 1-3, only 11/2 the small bar or small container or 1/4
of the large bar or large container. The snack bar or pudding is
consumed only once per day during the first three days. Days 4-6,
one small snack bar or one small pudding container or 1/2 the large
snack bar or large pudding container is consumed once to twice
daily.
[0217] Days 7-10, 11/2 small snack bars or small pudding containers
or 3/4 of the large snack bar or large pudding container is
consumed once to twice daily.
[0218] Days 11-14, two small snack bars or one large snack bar, or
two small puddings or one large pudding is consumed one to three
times daily. Individuals having little or no symptoms on day 10 can
typically increase to 2-3 large snack bars or large pudding
containers or combination thereof per day.
[0219] Individuals having any symptoms on day 10 are encouraged to
stay on 3/4 of a large snack bar or large pudding container once to
twice daily until day 14. On Day 14 a full large snack bar or large
pudding can be consumed once to three times daily. All doses of
pudding and snack bar are required to be taken with 8-24 ounces of
water or low calorie beverage. After day 14 individuals interested
in consuming more fiber can slowly increase the snack bar or
pudding until a maximum of six small or three large snack bars or
puddings, or any combination thereof, are consumed daily.
[0220] The above instructions are meant as guide for using this
supplement. The above are just a few of the many possible ways to
take this product. Other methods that combine the powder and liquid
are also possible (i.e. first adding powder to cup then adding
liquid, or using a blender or other agitator rather than shaking,
etc.) Other dosing regimens or break in periods are possible.
[0221] Conclusions, Ramifications and Scope
[0222] Thus the reader will see that this supplement provides an
ultra-high fiber beverage, snack bar, and pudding that are easy to
consume and provides a healthy method of inducing satiety, caloric
reduction and weight loss, while offering many health
advantages.
[0223] Some of the advantages of this supplement include:
[0224] 1 . It provides a safe, effective, and simple way to lose
weight.
[0225] 2. It provides a healthy way to lose weight.
[0226] 3. It provides the ability to lose weight without denying
the foods an individual desires.
[0227] 4. It provides the ability to provide long-lasting weight
reduction and to avoid yo-yo dieting.
[0228] 5. It provides the ability to save money by buying less food
per meal; an individual consuming this invention will be satiated
and eat less.
[0229] 6. It provides a method for increasing fiber in the
diet.
[0230] 7. It provides a method for improving serum lipids,
cholesterol, lipoproteins, and reducing cardiovascular risk.
[0231] 8. It provides a method for reducing plasma homocysteine and
reducing cardiovascular risk.
[0232] 9. It provides a method of increasing folic acid consumption
and reducing cardiovascular risk.
[0233] 10. It provides a method of increasing antioxidants in the
diet.
[0234] 11. It provides a method of reducing the risk of developing
all diet-related diseases.
[0235] 12. It provides a method of assisting in the treatment of
all diet-related diseases.
[0236] 13. It provides a method of reducing the risk of developing
and/or assisting in the treatment of metabolic syndrome.
[0237] 14. It provides a method of reducing the risk of developing
and/or assisting in the treatment of glucose intolerance, insulin
resistance, and diabetes.
[0238] 15. It provides a method of reducing the risk of developing
and/or assisting in the treatment of diet-related cancers.
[0239] 16. It provides a method of reducing the risk of developing
and/or assisting in the treatment of hypertension.
[0240] 17. It provides a method of reducing the risk of developing
and/or assisting in the treatment of osteoporosis.
[0241] 18. It provides a method of reducing the risk of developing
and/or assisting in the treatments of sleep apnea.
[0242] 19. It provides a method of reducing the risk of developing
and/or assisting in the treatment of constipation, diverticulosis,
hemorrhoids and irritable bowel disease.
[0243] 20. It provides a method of reducing absorption and
assimilation of ingested toxins and or carcinogens and then
speeding transit through the body.
[0244] While my above description contains many specificities,
these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of the
invention, but rather as an exemplification of one preferred
embodiment thereof. Many other variations are possible.
[0245] For example one or more of the following can be added to
this supplement including dietary supplements, antioxidants,
vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, enzymes, coenzymes, fats,
carbohydrates, proteins, metabolism enhancing or thermogenic
substances, lipotropic compounds, lipogenesis inhibitors,
electrolytes, fillers, emulsifiers, sweeteners, preservatives, and
texturing, coloring, and flavoring agents.
[0246] Serving size can be changed, the number of doses per day can
be changed, the supplement can be used as a meal replacement, diet
restrictions or requirements can be added, exercise requirements
can be added, meditation can be added, counseling either individual
or group could be added, motivational tapes, lectures, or printed
materials can be added, prepackaged meals or drinks can be
required, electronic or battery operated devices that assist with
weight loss can be added, and any combination of drinks, puddings,
and snack bars can be used.
[0247] Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be determined
not by the embodiments discussed, but by the appended claims and
their legal equivalents.
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