Diabetic nutritional composition

Abstract

The present invention provides nutritional compositions as powders, lozenges, tablets or liquids that are employed as oral supplementation to the human diet. The compositions of the present invention provide for supplementation to the diet of the human system, and specifically for those humans predisposed to, or suffering from, the diabetic human condition. It is believed that the key ingredients of the present invention work synergistically together to aid in the slowing, stopping, or reversing the symptoms and metabolic disorder characteristic of the human diabetic condition. These essential components are comprised of uniquely-selected minerals, phytonutrients and vitamin combinations.

Claims

1. A method of treatment of diabetes, the method comprising: orally administering a nutritional composition to a diabetes patient in need thereof, the nutritional composition comprising: 5 g to 5000 g chromium; 500 mg to 3500 mg lyophilized barley grass juice; 0.5 g to 10.0 g isolated and purified inulin; 2 mg to 300 mg bitter melon fruit; 1 g to 30 g isolated and purified erythritol; 2 mg to 200 mg fenugreek seed; 2 mg to 300 mg isolated and purified citrus bioflavonoid; 1 mg to about 100 mg lyophilized lime juice; and 0.5 mg to about 500 mg lyophilized wheat grass juice; wherein the nutritional composition slows, stops, or reverses symptoms characteristic of human diabetes.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the nutritional composition further comprises 5 g to 5000 g selenium, wherein selenium is in the form of selenium yeast.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the nutritional composition further comprises 10 g to 100 g beta carotene.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the nutritional composition further comprises 50 iu to 3000 iu vitamin d3.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the nutritional composition further comprises 25 g to 250 g vitamin k.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein the nutritional composition further comprises 0.1 mg to 100 mg vitamin B6.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein the nutritional composition further comprises 25 g to 1000m folic acid.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein the nutritional composition further comprises 0.65 g to 4000 g zinc.

9. The method of claim 1, wherein the nutritional composition further comprises 25 g to 1000 g molybdenum.

10. The method of claim 1, wherein the nutritional composition further comprises 30 mg to 1000 mg coenzyme Q-10.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(1) The present invention teaches a combination of specific nutrition's suitable for oral consumption by the human body. The compositions of the present invention when orally ingested on a daily basis, in combination with or without therapeutic treatments for diabetes, work to aid the diabetic patient in slowing or eliminating, or reversing the progression of the disease.

(2) Although the mechanism of action of the compositions of the present invention are not well understood, many cases have been reported of diabetic patients benefiting from the use of the present invention.

(3) It is believed that the key ingredients of the present invention work synergistically together to aid in the slowing, stopping, or reversing the symptoms and metabolic disorder characteristic of the human diabetic condition.

(4) These compositions include as preferred essential component the mineral of chromium. The preferred form of chromium is yeast. The preferred amount of chromium yeast is from about 5 mcg to about 5000 mcg, and more preferred between about 100 meg to about 2500 mcg, and most preferably from between 1000 mcg to about 2000 mcg. The preferred chromium yeast strains are Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Saccharomyces exiguous, Saccharomyces pastorianus, Saccharomyces boulardii, Saccharomyces bayanus, Saccharomyces eubayanus, Saccharomyces florentinus, Saccharomyces fragilis.

(5) A prime essential ingredient included in all the embodiments of the present invention is Green Barley Juice powder. The preferred form of Green Barley Juice powder is derived from organic barley and through the process of lylyophilization of the extracted juice of the organic barley. The amount of Green Barley Juice powder 500 mg to about 3500 mg, more preferably from between 750 mg to about 2000 mg, and most preferably between 800 mg to about 1500 mg.

(6) Inulin must be included as an essential component of the present invention. The types of Inulin to be used in the present invention include short chain, medium chain, and long chain polymers of fructoligosaccharides. The preferred amount in the present invention is from about 0.5 g to about 10.0 grams, preferably between 1 g and 7.5 g, and most preferably between 2 g and 5 g.

(7) Another essential component is Bitter Melon. The preferred amount of Bitter Melon is from about 2 mg to about 300 mg, preferably from about 50 mg to about 250 mg, and most preferably about 100 mg to about 175 mg.

(8) Another essential component is Erythritol. The preferred amount of Erythritol is between 1 g and 30 g, most preferably between from about 2 g-14 g.

(9) Another essential component is Fenugreek Seed. The preferred amount of Fenugreek Seed is from about 2 mg to about 200 mg, preferably from about 50 mg to about 250 mg, and most preferably about 75 mg to about 125 mg

(10) Another essential component is Citrus Bioflavonoid. The preferred amount of Citrus Bioflavonoid is from about 2 mg to about 300 mg, preferably from about 50 mg to about 250 mg, and most preferably about 100 mg to about 175 mg

(11) Another essential component is Lime Juice Powder. The preferred amount of Lime Juice Powder is from about 1 mg to about 100 mg, preferably from about 50 mg to about 250 mg, and most preferably about 10 mg to about 75 mg.

(12) Another essential component is Wheat Grass Juice Powder. The preferred amount of Wheat Grass Juice Powder is from about 0.5 mg to about 500 mg, preferably from about 50 mg to about 350 mg, and most preferably about 100 mg to about 275 mg

(13) These compositions may also include as preferred component the mineral of selenium. The preferred form of selenium is selenium yeast. The preferred amount of selenium yeast is from about 5 mcg to about 5000 mcg, and more preferred between about 100 mcg to about 2500 mcg, and most preferably from between 1000 mcg to about 2000 mcg. The preferred selenium yeast are Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Saccharomyces exiguous, Saccharomyces pastorianus, Saccharomyces boulardii, Saccharomyces bayanus, Saccharomyces eubayanus, Saccharomyces florentinus, Saccharomyces fragilis.

(14) Another essential component of the present invention is Beta Carotene. The preferred form of beta carotene is the naturally occurring form. The preferred amount is between 10 mcg and 100 mg, and more preferably between 100 mcg and 10 mg, and most preferably between about 500 mcg and 50 mg.

(15) Additionally, Vitamin D3 may be added to the nutritional compositions of the present invention. The preferred form of Vitamin D3 is Cholecalciferol. The preferred amount of Vitamin D3 is from between 50 iu and 3000 iu, and more preferably between from about 70 iu to about 500 iu, and most preferably from about 100 iu to about 250 iu.

(16) Another prime nutrient that may be included in the embodiments of the present invention is Vitamin K. The preferred form of Vitamin K is Phytonadione. The preferred amount of Vitamin K is between 2.5 mcg to about 250 mcg, more preferably from between 15 mcg to about 100 mcg, and most preferably between 20 mcg to about 75 mcg.

(17) Another nutrient important to the efficacy of the present invention is Vitamin B6. The preferred form of Vitamin B6 is Pyridoxine hydrochloride. The preferred amount is between 0.1 mg to about 100 mg, most preferably between about 0.5 mg to about 25 mg, and most preferably from about 0.75 mg to about 10 mg.

(18) Additionally, Vitamin B12 may be included in the present invention. The preferred form of Vitamin B12 is Cyanocobalamin. The preferred amount of Vitamin B12 is between about 0.3 mcg to about 900 mcg, most preferably between about 0.75 mcg to about 50 mcg, and most preferably between 1 mcg and 10 mcg.

(19) Another nutrient that is important to the present invention is Folic Acid. The preferred amount of Folic Acid is between about 25 mcg to about 1000 mcg, most preferably between about 100 mcg to about 750 mcg, and most preferably between 200 mcg and 400 mcg.

(20) The mineral Zinc is important to include in the present invention. The preferred amount of Zinc is between about 0.65 mcg to about 4000 mcg, most preferably between about 1 mcg to about 400 mcg, and most preferably between 3 mcg and 50 mcg.

(21) The mineral Molybdenum is important to include in the present invention. The preferred form of Molybdenum is from yeast. The preferred amount of Molybdenum is between about 2.5 mcg to about 1000 mcg, most preferably between about 10 mcg to about 130 mcg, and most preferably between 15 mcg and 60 mcg.

(22) Another important nutrient is Coenzyme Q-10. The preferred amount of Coenzyme Q-10 is from about 30 mg to about 1000 mg, most preferably from between about 50 mg to 300 mg, and most preferably between about 60 mg to about 180 mg.

(23) The following examples are illustrative only and do not limit the invention in any fashion.

Example 1

(24) TABLE-US-00001 Ingredient Amount Barley Grass Juice Powder 1250 mg Inulin 1250 mg Chromium (from Chromium Yeast) 50 mcg Bitter Melon Fruit 100 mg Fenugreek Seed 50 mg Citrus Bioflavonoid 50 mg Lime Juice Powder 50 mg Wheat Grass Juice Powder 50 mg Fish Oil 110 mg Selenium (from Selenium yeast) 1500 mcg Beta Carotene 200 iu Vitamin D3 100 iu Vitamin K 15 mcg Vitamin B6 0.5 mg Vitamin B12 1 mcg Folic Acid 250 mcg Zinc 5.0 mg Molybdenum 15 mcg CoQ-10 50 mg Niacin 2.1 mg Riboflavin 600 mcg Thiamin 530 mcg Biotin 2 mg Calcium 200 mg Iron 3 mg Phosphourous 213 mg Iodine 35 mg Copper 500 mcg Manganese 570 mcg Inositol 1.2 g Soy Protein 1000 mg Whey Protein Concentrate 5000 mg Erythritol 2500 mg Stevia Extract 3 mg

(25) The above ingredients were admixed as a single serving, and were blended together and shaken until homogeneous blend was obtained. The blended composition was poured into 250 mL of water, mixed and then consumed via drinking.

Example 2

(26) TABLE-US-00002 Ingredient Amount Barley Grass Juice Powder 1250 mg Inulin 1250 mg Chromium (from Chromium Yeast) 50 mcg Bitter Melon Fruit 100 mg Fenugreek Seed 50 mg Citrus Bioflavonoid 50 mg Lime Juice Powder 50 mg Wheat Grass Juice Powder 50 mg Fish Oil 110 mg Selenium (from Selenium yeast) 1500 mcg Beta Carotene 2000 mcg Ascorbic Acid 75 mg Vitamin D3 100 iu Vitamin K 15 mcg Vitamin B6 0.5 mg Vitamin B12 1 mcg Folic Acid 250 mcg Zinc 5.3 mg Molybdenum 15 mcg CoQ-10 52 mg Niacin 3.1 mg Riboflavin 600 mcg Thiamin 530 mcg Biotin 2 mg Calcium 200 mg Iron 3 mg Phosphourous 213 mg Iodine 35 mg Copper 500 mcg Manganese 570 mcg Inositol 1.2 g Potassium Iodide 10 mg Debittered Brewers Yeast 10 mg Copper Gluconate 3 mg Bilerry Extract 3 mg Evening Primrose Oil 50 mg Green Tea Extract 25 mg Broccoli Powder 50 mg Choline Bitartrate 75 mg Acerola Fruit Powder 30 mg Grape Juiece Concentrate 7 mg Erythritol 2200 mg Rose Hips Powder 0.5 mg Lycopene 45 mg Organic Oat Grass Juice Powder 35 mg Pine Bark Extract 10 mg Spinach Powder 35 mg Parsely Powder 50 mg Rutin 10 mg Articoke Leaf 10 mg Raspberry Fruit Powder 50 mg Lutein 10 mg Chlorella 10 mg Soy Protein 1000 mg Whey Protein Concentrate 5000 mg Natural Spearmint Flavor 300 mg Stevia Extract 1 mg

(27) The above ingredients were admixed as a single serving, and were blended together and shaken until homogeneous blend was obtained. The blended composition was poured into 250 mL of water, mixed and then consumed via drinking.

Example 3

(28) TABLE-US-00003 Ingredient Amount Barley Grass Juice Powder 1050 mg Inulin 1420 mg Chromium (from Chromium Yeast) 75 mcg Bitter Melon Fruit 110 mg Fenugreek Seed 59 mg Citrus Bioflavonoid 43 mg Lime Juice Powder 76 mg Wheat Grass Juice Powder 72 mg Fish Oil 135 mg Selenium (from Selenium yeast) 1500 mcg Beta Carotene 300 mcg Ascorbic Acid 85 mg Vitamin D3 200 iu Vitamin K 25 mcg Vitamin B6 0.5 mg Vitamin B12 1 mcg Folic Acid 230 mcg Zinc 5.8 mg Molybdenum 17 mcg CoQ-10 62 mg Niacin 3.7 mg Riboflavin 649 mcg Thiamin 530 mcg Biotin 3 mg Calcium 200 mg Iron 3 mg Phosphourous 213 mg Iodine 35 mg Copper 500 mcg Manganese 570 mcg Inositol 1.2 g Potassium Iodide 10 mg Debittered Brewers Yeast 10 mg Copper Gluconate 3 mg Bilerry Extract 3 mg Evening Primrose Oil 50 mg Green Tea Extract 25 mg Broccoli Powder 50 mg Choline Bitartrate 75 mg Acerola Fruit Powder 30 mg Grape Juiece Concentrate 7 mg Rose Hips Powder 0.5 mg Lycopene 45 mg Organic Oat Grass Juice Powder 35 mg Pine Bark Extract 10 mg Spinach Powder 35 mg Parsely Powder 50 mg Rutin 10 mg Articoke Leaf 10 mg Raspberry Fruit Powder 50 mg Lutein 10 mg Chlorella 10 mg Soy Protein 1500 mg Whey Protein Concentrate 4000 mg Natural Orange Flavor 300 mg Erythritol 1500 mg Stevia extract 3 mg

(29) The above ingredients were admixed as a single serving, and were blended together and shaken until homogeneous blend was obtained. The blended composition was poured into 250 mL of water, mixed and then consumed via drinking.

Example 4

(30) TABLE-US-00004 Ingredient Amount Barley Grass Juice Powder 1310 mg Inulin 1600 mg Chromium (from Chromium Yeast) 200 mcg Bitter Melon Fruit 90 mg Fenugreek Seed 65 mg Citrus Bioflavonoid 1000 mg Lime Juice Powder 1000 mg Wheat Grass Juice Powder 1000 mg Fish Oil 310 mg Selenium (from Selenium yeast) 500 mcg Beta Carotene 1200 mcg Ascorbic Acid 95 mg Vitamin D3 200 iu Vitamin K 11 mcg Vitamin B6 1.5 mg Vitamin B12 1.1 mcg Folic Acid 230 mcg Zinc 5.1 mg Molybdenum 17 mcg CoQ-10 72 mg Niacin 3.1 mg Riboflavin 647 mcg Thiamin 530 mcg Biotin 3 mg Calcium 200 mg Iron 2.5 mg Phosphourous 200 mg Iodine 25 mg Copper 680 mcg Manganese 473 mcg Inositol 1.1 g Potassium Iodide 10 mg Debittered Brewers Yeast 10 mg Copper Gluconate 3 mg Bilerry Extract 3 mg Evening Primrose Oil 50 mg Green Tea Extract 25 mg Broccoli Powder 50 mg Choline Bitartrate 75 mg Acerola Fruit Powder 30 mg Grape Juiece Concentrate 7 mg Rose Hips Powder 0.5 mg Lycopene 45 mg Erythritol 2500 mg Organic Oat Grass Juice Powder 35 mg Pine Bark Extract 10 mg Spinach Powder 35 mg Parsely Powder 50 mg Rutin 10 mg Articoke Leaf 10 mg Raspberry Fruit Powder 50 mg Lutein 10 mg Chlorella 10 mg Soy Protein 1000 mg Whey Protein Concentrate 5000 mg Natural Spearmint Flavor 300 mg Stevia Extract 100 mcg

(31) The above ingredients were admixed as a single serving, and were blended together and shaken until homogeneous blend was obtained. The blended composition was poured into 250 mL of water, mixed and then consumed via drinking.

Example 5

(32) TABLE-US-00005 Ingredient Amount Barley Grass Juice Powder 2550 mg Inulin 850 mg Chromium (from Chromium Yeast) 1200 mcg Bitter Melon Fruit 200 mg Fenugreek Seed 39 mg Citrus Bioflavonoid 80 mg Lime Juice Powder 90 mg Wheat Grass Juice Powder 90 mg Fish Oil 310 mg Selenium (from Selenium yeast) 500 mcg Beta Carotene 100 mcg Ascorbic Acid 500 mg Vitamin D3 100 iu Vitamin K 15 mcg Vitamin B6 0.5 mg Vitamin B12 1 mcg Folic Acid 250 mcg Zinc 5.3 mg Molybdenum 15 mcg CoQ-10 52 mg Niacin 3.1 mg Riboflavin 300 mcg Thiamin 130 mcg Erythritol 2500 mg Biotin 1 mg Calcium 400 mg Iron 3 mg Phosphourous 220 mg Iodine 37 mg Copper 510 mcg Manganese 524 mcg Inositol 1.1 g Potassium Iodide 10 mg Debittered Brewers Yeast 10 mg Copper Gluconate 3 mg Bilerry Extract 3 mg Evening Primrose Oil 50 mg Green Tea Extract 25 mg Broccoli Powder 50 mg Choline Bitartrate 75 mg Acerola Fruit Powder 30 mg Grape Juiece Concentrate 7 mg Rose Hips Powder 0.5 mg Lycopene 45 mg Organic Oat Grass Juice Powder 35 mg Pine Bark Extract 10 mg Spinach Powder 35 mg Parsely Powder 50 mg Rutin 10 mg Articoke Leaf 10 mg Raspberry Fruit Powder 50 mg Lutein 10 mg Chlorella 10 mg Soy Protein 1000 mg Whey Protein Concentrate 5000 mg Natural Spearmint Flavor 300 mg

(33) The above ingredients were admixed as a single serving, and were blended together and shaken until homogeneous blend was obtained. The blended composition was poured into 250 mL of water, mixed and then consumed via drinking.