Immune Booster Food Supplement

Abstract

The present invention discloses a capsule supplement that can boost the immune system and offer advanced protection. The food supplement is a food composition for oral administration as an anti-inflammatory and immune booster. The invention achieves the results by using its anti-inflammatory properties, fats, carbohydrates, protein, fruits, minerals and vitamins, antioxidant and is fortified with: vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, and bromelain. It improves overall health and wellness. The said supplement increases the body defenses against viruses and other illnesses. Unlike therapeutic interventions, this supplement composes of ingredients that are in the food category, which is the primary source of nutrients for the human body. It helps the body maintains its healthy normal functions by using its natural source of sustenance.

Claims

1. An immune booster food supplement, comprising fats, carbohydrates, protein, fruits, minerals and vitamins, antioxidant and fortified with: vitamin C, vitamin D, sodium, zinc, and bromelain

2. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 1, wherein the vitamin C is in an amount from about 34% of daily intake by weight of actives to about 54% of daily intake by weight of actives.

3. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 1, wherein the vitamin D3 is in an amount from about 53% of daily intake of by weight of actives to about 73% of daily intake by weight of actives.

4. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 1, wherein the zinc is in an amount from about 217% of daily intake by weight of actives to about 137% of daily intake by weight of actives.

5. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 1, wherein the pineapple in an amount from about 90 mg by weight of actives to about 110 mg by weight of actives.

6. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 1, wherein the ginger powder is in an amount from about 90 mg by weight of actives to about 110 mg by weight of actives.

7. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 1, wherein the lime powder is in an amount from about 90 mg by weight of actives to about 110 mg by weight of actives.

8. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 1, wherein the lemon powder in an amount from about 100 mg by weight of actives to about 120 mg by weight of actives.

9. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 1, wherein the carbohydrate is in the form of dietary fibres.

10. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 9, wherein the dietary fibres is in an amount below <1 g or daily intake of <1% by weight of actives.

11. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 1, wherein the fat is in the form of saturated fats.

12. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 11, wherein the saturated fats saturated fats is in an amount below <1 g or daily intake of <1% by weight of actives.

13. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 1, wherein the protein is in an amount below <1 g or daily intake of <1% by weight of actives.

14. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 1, wherein the sodium is in an amount below <1 g or daily intake of <1% or daily intake of <1% by weight of actives.

15. An immune booster food supplement, wherein the total weight of actives is determined by the total weight of all compositional components fortified with Vitamins C and D and all compositional components further comprising at least fats, carbohydrates, protein, fruits, minerals and vitamins, antioxidant and, sodium, zinc, and bromelain.

16. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 15, wherein the total weight percentages of all components providing nutrients and other components of a composition should thus equal 100%.

17. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 16, wherein the compositions is presented in any suitable dosage form.

18. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 17, wherein the compositions are preferably provided in an oral dosage form.

19. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 18, wherein the oral dosage form is in form of a capsule.

20. The immune booster food supplement according to claim 19, wherein the capsule is in form is a powder, a microencapsulated powder, granules, a granulated powder, a soft gel capsule, a two-piece capsule, a pre-blended mixture of ingredients, or a blended mixture of ingredients in the capsule.

21. The use of an immune booster food supplement composition as described in any one of claims 1 to 20, for the preparation of a food composition, a food supplement, or a dietary product for the prevention and/or treating declining immune system in the elderly, sarcopenia, preventing the decline of the immune system, preventing immunoscenescence, preventing the decline of cellular immune responses, preventing and/or reducing the number of infectious episodes, to restore antioxidant status in the elderly.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Studies have shown that a significant number of Americans do not consume sufficient amounts of Vitamins C and D. Most of their daily diet lack Zinc. They rarely consume adequate servings of fruits and vegetables including pineapple, ginger, lemon, lime and bromelain. Increasing the amount of these components consumed in a standard daily diet is one way to rectify this deficiency. Dietary supplements are another option, and there are a number of commercially available vitamin C and vitamin D supplements in the market. The effectiveness of such supplements is limited, however, by the absorption rates and transport efficiencies of the body.

[0017] In one embodiment, the present invention describes an immune booster food supplement, comprising fats, carbohydrates, protein, fruits, minerals and vitamins, antioxidant and fortified with: vitamin C, vitamin D, sodium, zinc, and bromelain. The said supplement is as a capsule that boost the immune system and offer advanced protection. It achieves the results by using its anti-inflammatory properties, fats, carbohydrates, protein, fruits, minerals and vitamins, antioxidant and is fortified with: vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, and bromelain which improves overall health and wellness.

[0018] In another embodiment, the invention reveals a supplement that contains the blend of gluten free, allergen free, non-GMO, natural ingredients comprising their unique functions as follows:

[0019] Vitamin C is an antioxidant. It protects your cells from the damage caused by free radicals, improves your the immune system, and supports your body's healing process.

[0020] Vitamin D helps the immune system to fight off invading bacteria and viruses, contains the required nutrients for good health, helps your body to absorb calcium, a building blocks for strong bones, protects you from developing osteoporosis, helps your nerves to carry messages between your brain and your body, prevents heart disease and high blood pressure and prevents cancer, such as colon, prostate and breast cancers.

[0021] Zinc helps the immune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses, helps your metabolism function, supports your sense of taste and smell and helps with wound healing.

[0022] Pineapple is loaded with antioxidants and helps digestion, anti-Inflammatory and speeds recovery after surgery or exercise. It fortifies the immune body functions.

[0023] Potassium is equally vital to the body functions.

[0024] Ginger is used to fight harmful bacteria and viruses. It is an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It helps in weight management, reduces risk of heart disease and reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol

[0025] Lemon has high Vitamin C content. It is also used in weight management and reduces the risk of heart diseases, Anaemia, Kidney stones, digestive issues, and cancer.

[0026] Bromelain acts as an anti-inflammatory and improves your allergies, indigestion, supports your body healing process and promotes the overall health.

[0027] Lime has high antioxidants. It improves your immune system, reduces your heart disease risk factors, prevents kidney stones, aids in iron absorption and promotes healthy skin.

[0028] Compositions disclosed herein include compounds with anti-inflammatory properties, minerals and vitamins, antioxidant and is fortified with: vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, and bromelain. The preferred amounts of are depicted in the table below showing Example 1:

EXAMPLE 1: FOOD SUPPLEMENT COMPOSITION

[0029] 60 Serving per Container: Serving size 1 Capsule

TABLE-US-00001 Amount per Serving % Daily No in Calories Value Intake 1 Total Fat <1 g <1% Saturated Fat <1 g ± Trans Fat <1 g <1% 2 Cholesterol <1 g <1% Sodium 1.0 mg  0% 3 Total Carbohydrate <1 g <1% Dietary Fiber <1 g <1% Total Sugars <1 g <1% Includes added Sugars <1 g — 4 Protein <1 g <1% 5 Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 40.0 mg 44% 6 Vitamin D3 (as Cholescalciferol) 12.5 mcg 63% 7 Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 25 mg 227%  8 Bromelain 600 GDU 100.0 mg — 9 Pineapple 200 Sieve 100.0 mg ± 10 Ginger Powder 100.0 mg ± 11 Lime Powder 100.0 mg ± 12 Lemon Powder 120.0 mg ± NB: The % Daily Value (DV) are based on a 2,000 Calorie Diet. ± Daily Value not established

[0030] In at least one particularly preferred embodiment, a composition includes Vitamin C in an amount from about 34% of daily intake by weight of actives to about 54% of daily intake by weight of actives and at least Vitamin D3 in an amount from about 53% of daily intake of by weight of actives to about 73% of daily intake by weight of actives. Zinc in an amount from about 217% of daily intake by weight of actives to about 137% of daily intake by weight of actives. Pineapple in an amount from about 90 mg by weight of actives to about 110 mg by weight of actives. Ginger powder in an amount from about 90 mg by weight of actives to about 110 mg by weight of actives. Lime powder in an amount from about 90 mg by weight of actives to about 110 mg by weight of actives. Lemon powder in an amount from about 100 mg by weight of actives to about 120 mg by weight of actives.

[0031] Dietary fibres in an amount below <1 g or daily intake of <1% by weight of actives. Saturated fats in an amount below <1 g or daily intake of <1% by weight of actives. Proteins in an amount below <1 g or daily intake of <1% by weight of actives. Saturated fats in an amount below <1 g or daily intake of <1% or daily intake of <1% by weight of actives. The total weight of actives is determined by the total weight of all compositional components providing Vitamin C and D and all compositional components. The total weight percentages of all components providing nutrients and other components of a composition should thus equal 100%. Compositions disclosed herein can be provided in any suitable dosage form. Preferably compositions are provided in an oral dosage form or a topical dosage form. For example, compositions can be in a dosage form that is a powder, a microencapsulated powder, granules, a granulated powder, a capsule, a softgel capsule, a two-piece capsule, a pre-blended mixture of ingredients, or a blended mixture of ingredients in the capsule.

[0032] In a final embodiment, the invention provides a use of the above immune booster food supplement composition for the preparation of a food composition, a food supplement, or a dietary product for the prevention and/or treating declining immune system in the elderly, sarcopenia, preventing the decline of the immune system, preventing immunoscenescence, preventing the decline of cellular immune responses, preventing and/or reducing the number of infectious episodes, to restore antioxidant status in the elderly.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION

[0033] The present invention applies to food industry. The invention provides a supplement that has the ability to fight harmful bacteria and viruses. It has the capacity to protect cells from the damage and improve healing. A single capsule performs many functions that are usually associated with several different supplements or medications.

[0034] The supplement increases the body defenses against viruses and other illnesses. Unlike therapeutic interventions, this supplement composes of ingredients that are in the food category, which is the primary source of nutrients for the human body. It helps the body maintains its healthy normal functions by using its natural source of sustenance.