Weight reducing composition

Abstract

The invention relates to soft drink industry, in particular, to dietetic nutrition. The inventive weight reducing composition comprises 0.01-10 mg/l of sodium and 25-150 mg/l of magnesium, the rest being water. Said composition (drinking water) makes it possible to reduce weight without altering the usual eating habits. In addition, consumption of said drinking water results in reduction of weight by 1.2-2.9 kg.

Claims

1. A water composition consisting essentially of: 0.01-10 mg/1 sodium; 25-150 mg/1 magnesium; and water.

2. The water composition of claim 1, further comprising an additive selected from the group consisting of: ascorbic acid; B vitamins; extracts or infusions of green tea; aloe; garcinia; gentiana; corn silk; turmeric; grapefruit; and citric acid.

3. The water composition of claim 1, wherein said sodium is a sodium cation.

4. The water composition of claim 1, wherein said sodium is a sodium salt.

5. The water composition of claim 1, wherein said magnesium is a magnesium cation.

6. The water composition of claim 1, wherein said magnesium is a magnesium salt.

7. The water composition of claim 1, wherein said composition is essentially free of any cation other than sodium and magnesium.

8. The water composition of claim 1, wherein said composition is at room temperature.

9. A water composition consisting of: 0.01-10 mg/1 sodium; 25-150 mg/1 magnesium; and water.

10. The water composition of claim 9, wherein said sodium is a sodium cation.

11. The water composition of claim 9, wherein said sodium is a sodium salt.

12. The water composition of claim 9, wherein said magnesium is a magnesium cation.

13. The water composition of claim 9, wherein said magnesium is a magnesium salt.

14. The water composition of claim 9, wherein said composition is at room temperature.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The invention is further explained, by way of example, without reference to any drawings.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

(2) Utilization of the inventive composition is further illustrated by means of the following examples.

EXAMPLE 1

(3) The participants of the experiment—10 volunteers aged 20-39 yrs—received the weight reducing composition comprising 0.01 mg/l of sodium and 25 mg/l of magnesium, the rest being water, at room temperature. The participants drank this water during 30 days, twice a day, 5-10 minutes before the meal (before dinner and supper), in the amount of 150 ml. Their eating habits, diet, daily routine and physical exercise level remained the same as before the experiment. All participants were overweight according to the Body Mass Index (27.0-35.6 kg/m.sup.2), which is calculated by dividing body weight in kilograms by the square of the individual's height in meters. For individuals with normal weight this parameter ranges from 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m.sup.2. Results of the experiment are shown in Table 2.

EXAMPLE 2

(4) The participants of the experiment 8 volunteers aged 20-39 yrs—received the weight reducing composition comprising 5.0 mg/l of sodium and 50 mg/l of magnesium, the rest being water, at room temperature. The participants drank this water during 30 days, twice a day. 5-10 minutes before the meal (before dinner and supper), in the amount of 150 ml. Their eating habits, diet, daily routine and physical exercise level remained the same as before the experiment. All participants were overweight according to the Body Mass Index (27.0-35.6 kg/m.sup.2), which is calculated by dividing body weight in kilograms by the square of the individual's height in meters. For individuals with normal weight this parameter ranges from 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m.sup.2. Results of the experiment are shown in Table 3.

EXAMPLE 3

(5) The participants of the experiment—10 volunteers aged 20-39 yrs—received the weight reducing composition comprising 10 mg/l of sodium and 150 mg/l of magnesium, the rest being water, at room temperature. The participants drank this water during 30 days, twice a day, 5-10 minutes before the meal (before dinner and supper), in the amount of 150 ml. Their eating habits, diet, daily routine and physical exercise level remained the same as before the experiment. All participants were overweight according to the Body Mass Index (27.0-35.6 kg/m.sup.2), which is calculated by dividing body weight in kilograms by the square of the individual's height in meters. For individuals with normal weight this parameter ranges from 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m.sup.2. Results of the experiment are shown in Table 4.

EXAMPLE 4

(6) The participants of the experiment—9 volunteers aged 20-39 yrs—received the weight reducing composition comprising 25 mg/l of sodium and 50 mg/l of magnesium, the rest being water, at room temperature. The participants drank this water during 30 days, twice a day, 5-10 minutes before the meal (before dinner and supper), in the amount of 150 ml. Their eating habits, diet, daily routine and physical exercise level remained the same as before the experiment. All participants were overweight according to the Body Mass Index (27.0-35.6 kg/m.sup.2), which is calculated by dividing body weight in kilograms by the square of the individual's height in meters. For individuals with normal weight this parameter ranges from 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m.sup.2. Results of the experiment are shown in Table 5.

(7) This example shows that there were no statistically significant reduction of body weight (at least 1 kg after 30 days), even though the water contained sufficient amount of magnesium—the reason for this was high concentration of sodium.

EXAMPLE 5

(8) The participants of the experiment—9 volunteers aged 20-39 yrs—received the weight reducing composition comprising 1 mg/l of sodium and 10 mg/l of magnesium, the rest being water, at room temperature.

(9) The participants drank this water during 30 days, twice a day, 5-10 minutes before the meal (before dinner and supper), in the amount of 150 ml. Their eating habits, diet, daily routine and physical exercise level remained the same as before the experiment. All participants were overweight according to the Body Mass Index (27.0-35.6 kg/m.sup.2), which is calculated by dividing body weight in kilograms by the square of the individual's height in meters. For individuals with normal weight this parameter ranges from 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m.sup.2. Results of the experiment are shown in Table 6.

(10) This example shows that even very low concentrations of sodium, when combined with insufficient concentration of magnesium, do not provide a significant reduction of body weight.

EXAMPLE 6

(11) The participants of the experiment—10 volunteers aged 20-39 yrs—received the “therapeutic natural table water Rosinka”, comprising less than 30 mg/l of sodium+potassium and less than 30 mg/l of magnesium, the rest being water, at room temperature. The participants drank this water during 30 days, twice a day, 5-10 minutes before the meal (before dinner and supper), in the amount of 150 ml. Their eating habits, diet, daily routine and physical exercise level remained the same as before the experiment. All participants were overweight according to the Body Mass Index (27.0-35.6 kg/m.sup.2), which is calculated by dividing body weight in kilograms by the square of the individual's height in meters. For individuals with normal weight this parameter ranges from 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m.sup.2. Results of the experiment are shown in Table 7.

EXAMPLE 7

(12) The participants of the experiment—10 volunteers aged 20-39 yrs—received the “natural mineral water Essentuki No. 4”, comprising 1700-2700 mg/l of sodium+potassium and less than 75 mg/l of magnesium, the rest being water, at room temperature. The participants drank this water during 30 days, twice a day, 5-10 minutes before the meal (before dinner and supper), in the amount of 150 ml. Their eating habits, diet, daily routine and physical exercise level remained the same as before the experiment. All participants were overweight according to the Body Mass Index (27.0-35.6 kg/m.sup.2), which is calculated by dividing body weight in kilograms by the square of the individual's height in meters. For individuals with normal weight this parameter ranges from 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m.sup.2. Results of the experiment are shown in Table 8.

(13) The abovementioned examples show that the inventive composition provides a twofold or even threefold increase in efficiency in comparison with the known compositions (Rosinka, Essentuki No. 4, Novoterskaya Tselebnaya) that are recommended as weight-reducing treatment for overweight people.

(14) Water-soluble vitamins can be added to the inventive composition, for example, ascorbic acid or B vitamins; also, one may add extracts or infusions of green tea, aloe, garcinia, gentiana, corn silk, turmeric, grapefruit, citric acid, etc.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

(15) The realization of the invention is done by means of common materials and factory equipment. In applicant's opinion, this enables to conclude that the invention conforms to the criterion “Industrial Applicability” (IA).

Principal Hygienic Standards

(16) TABLE-US-00005 TABLE 1 RF Parameter Unit WHO* USEPA** EU*** SanPiN**** PH pH units 6.5-8.5 6.5-8.5 6-9 Total mineral mg/l <1000 <500 <1500 <1000 content Total hardness mmol/l <1.2 <7.0 *World Health Organization, Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality, 1984 (revised and updated in 1992). **U.S. Environment Protection Agency, National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. ***Directive of the European Community (EC) regarding the quality of water intended for human consumption (80/778/EC) was approved by the European Council on 15 Jul. 1980. ****Sanitary Regulations and Standards of Russian Federation (SanPiN);

(17) (SanPiN 2.1.4.559-96) “Drinking water. Hygienic requirements to the quality of water in centralized systems of drinking water supply. Quality control” were approved by Resolution of Goskomsanepidnadzor RF (State Committee on Sanitary and Epidemiology Surveillance) of 24 October 1996 and put into effect on 1 Jul. 1997.

Results of the Experiment of Example 1

(18) TABLE-US-00006 TABLE 2 Reduction of body weight among the Content of the composition participants (in kg) after 30 days Sodium - 0.01 mg/l, 1.30 +/− 0.2 magnesium - 25 mg/l, water - the rest.

Results of the Experiment of Example 2

(19) TABLE-US-00007 TABLE 3 Reduction of body weight among the Content of the composition participants (in kg) after 30 days Sodium - 5.0 mg/l, 1.70 +/− 0.25 magnesium - 50 mg/l, water - the rest.

Results of the Experiment of Example 3

(20) TABLE-US-00008 TABLE 4 Reduction of body weight among the Content of the composition participants (in kg) after 30 days Sodium - 10 mg/l, 1.40 +/− 0.3 magnesium - 150 mg/l, water - the rest.

Results of the Experiment of Example 4

(21) TABLE-US-00009 TABLE 5 Reduction of body weight among the Content of the composition participants (in kg) after 30 days Sodium - 25 mg/l, 0.5 +/− 0.1 magnesium - 50 mg/l, water - the rest.

Results of the Experiment of Example 5

(22) TABLE-US-00010 TABLE 6 Reduction of body weight among the Content of the composition participants (in kg) after 30 days Sodium - 1 mg/l, 0.4 +/− 0.2 magnesium - 10 mg/l, water - the rest.

Results of the Experiment of Example 6

(23) TABLE-US-00011 TABLE 7 Content of the “therapeutic natural Reduction of body weight among the table water Rosinka” participants (in kg) after 30 days Sodium + potassium - less than 0.55 +/− 0.15 30 mg/l, magnesium - less than 30 mg/l, water - the rest.

Results of the Experiment of Example 7

(24) TABLE-US-00012 TABLE 8 Content of the “natural mineral Reduction of body weight among the water Essentuki No. 4” participants (in kg) after 30 days Sodium + potassium - 1700-2700 0.50 +/− 0.3 mg/l, magnesium - less than 75 mg/l, water - the rest.