NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION

Abstract

The present invention provides nutritional compositions that are employed as oral supplementation to the human diet and methods for using such nutritional compositions. The compositions of the present invention provide for supplementation to the diet of the cancer patient, as well as preventative dietary supplementation aimed at supporting the human immune system for those not currently suffering from cancer. Methods are provided that utilize specific combinations of selected forms selenium. chromium, and molybdenum in combination with fish oil.

Claims

1. A method of treating cancer, comprising: administering a nutritional supplement comprising a first component consisting of selenium yeast, fish oil, and beta carotene, wherein selenium yeast, fish oil, and beta carotene in amounts that are effective in combination to provide a synergistic anti-neoplastic effect to an individual in need thereof; and applying a radiotherapy to the individual in need thereof.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein selenium yeast is provided in an amount from 5 μg to 2,540 μg.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein fish oil is provided in an amount of 0.5 mg to 1.5 grams

5. The nutritional supplement of claim, wherein fish oil comprises an EPA/DHA content of between 40% to 60%.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein fish oil has an EPA/DHA ratio of about 2:1.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein fish oil has an EPA/DHA ratio of about 3:2.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein beta carotene is provided in an amount of 500 i.u. to 10,000 i.u.

9. The method of claim 1, wherein the nutritional supplement comprises a second component, wherein the second component comprises one or more of the group consisting of resverotrol, vitamin D3, vitamin K, vitamin B12, folic acid, zinc, chromium, molybdenum, glutamine arginine, taurine, lysine, and coenzyme Q.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0010] The present invention teaches a combination of specific nutrients 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 cancer, specifically chemotherapy, target therapy and radiation therapy, work in a synergistic fashion together to aid the cancer patient in eliminating the cancer, healing of the cancer and recovery from the cancer. The compositions of the present invention may also be ingested on a daily, or periodic basis to help prevent cancer.

[0011] Although the mechanism of action of the compositions of the present invention are not well understood, many cases have been reported of cancer patients benefiting from the use of the present invention in combination with the therapeutic treatments for cancer. It is believed that the key ingredients of the present invention work synergistically together to aid in the anti-neoplastic processes. The recent publication entitled “Reduction of Splenic Immunosuppressive Cells and Enhancement of Anti-Tumor Immunity by Synergy of Fish Oil and Selenium Yeast” (Wang h, Chan Y-L, et al. (2013) PLoS ONE 8(1):e52912. Dol: I 0.1371/journal.pone.005912) provides evidence that indeed the compositions of the present invention provide said synergistic action, and also that the compositions taught by the present invention are novel and useful for the prevention and treatment of cancer.

[0012] These compositions include as preferred embodiment selenium. The preferred form of selenium is selenium yeast. The preferred amount of selenium yeast is from about 5 mcg to about 500 mcg, and more preferred between about 10 mcg to about 250 mcg, and most preferably from between 25 mcg to about 150 mcg. The preferred selenium yeasts are Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Saccharomyces exiguous, Saccharomyces pastorianus, Saccharomyces boulardii, Saccharomyces bayanus, Saccharomyces eubayanus, Saccharomyces florentinus, Saccharomyces fragilis.

[0013] Another essential ingredient of the present invention is fish oil. The preferred fish oil has an EDA/DHA ratio of from between 1 part EPA to about 5 parts DHA, and from between 5 parts EPA to 1 part DHA, and more preferably from about 2 parts EPA to 1 part DHA, and most preferably from about 3 parts EPA to about 2 parts DHA. The EPA/DHA content of the fish oil preparations of the present invention are from between 10% to about 90%, more preferably from between 30% to about 70% and most preferably from about 40% to about 60%. The preferred amounts of fish oil EPA/IDHA preparation of the present invention is from 0.50 mg to about 1.5 g, and more preferably between 250 mg to about 1000 mg, and most preferably between 350 mg to about 750 mg.

[0014] 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 500 iu and 10,000 iu, and more preferably between 1500 iu and 7500 iu, and most preferably between about 1000 iu and 3000 iu.

[0015] Resverotrol is another important nutrient of the present invention. The preferred form of Resverotrol is from plan extract. The preferred amount of Resverotrol in the extract is from between 50% to about 98%, and most preferably about 95%. The preferred amount of Resverotrol extract to be employed in the present invention is from about 5 mg to about 1500 mg, and more preferably from about 50 mg to about 300 mg, and most preferably from about 75 mg to about 150 mg.

[0016] 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.

[0017] 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.

[0018] 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.

[0019] 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.

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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.

[0022] The mineral Chromium is important to include in the present invention. The preferred form of Chromium is from yeast. The preferred amount of Chromium is between about 30 mcg to about 3000 mcg, most preferably between about 50 mcg to about 500 mcg, and most preferably between 25 mcg and 100 mcg.

[0023] 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.

[0024] The amino acid glutamine is important to include in the present invention. The preferred amount of glutamine is between about 2.1 g to about 250 g, most preferably between about 11 g to about 135 g, and most preferably between 10 g and 50 g.

[0025] The amino acid arginine is important to include in the present invention. The preferred amount of arginine is between about 0.71 g to about 25 g, most preferably between about 3.0 g to about 15 g, and most preferably between 5 g and 13 g.

[0026] The amino acid taurine is important to include in the present invention. The preferred amount of taurine is between about 1.1 g to about 29 g, most preferably between about 2.3 g to about 15 g, and most preferably between 3 g and 11 g.

[0027] The amino acid lysine is important to include in the present invention. The preferred amount of taurine is between about 0.81 g to about 49 g, most preferably between about 5.3 g to about 35 g, and most preferably between 6 g and 18 g.

[0028] 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.

[0029] The following examples are illustrative only and do not limit the invention in any fashion.

EXAMPLE 1

[0030]

TABLE-US-00001 Ingredient Amount Fish Oil 70 mg Selenium (from Selenium yeast) 2500 mcg Beta Carotene 1000 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 Chromium 25 mcg Molybdenum 15 mcg Glutamine 20 g Arginine 5.1 g Taurine 3.2 g Lysine 7.3 g CoQ-10 50 mg Niacin 2.1 mg Riboflavin 600 mcg Thiamin 530 mcg Biotin 2 mg Calcium 200 mg Iron 3 mg Phosphorous 213 mg Iodine 35 mg Copper 500 mcg Manganese 570 mcg Inositol 1.2 g Sucrose 3.5 g Whey Protein Isolate 0.75 g Non-Fat Milk 0.2 g Rice Protein 0.23 g Calcium Caseinate 0.14 g Soy Lecithin 0.1 g

[0031] The above ingredients were admixed 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

[0032]

TABLE-US-00002 Ingredient Amount Fish Oil 70 mg Selenium (from Selenium yeast) 2500 mcg Beta Carotene 1000 iu Vitamin D3 100 iu Vitamin K 15 mcg Vitamin B6 0.5 mg Vitamin B12 1 mcg Folic Acid 250 mcg Iron 3 mg Phosphorous 213 mg Iodine 35 mg Copper 500 mcg Manganese 570 mcg Inositol 1.2 g Sucrose 3.5 g Whey Protein Isolate 0.75 g Non-Fat Milk 0.2 g Rice Protein 0.23 g Calcium Caseinate 0.14 g Soy Lecithin 0.1 g

[0033] The above ingredients were admixed 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

[0034]

TABLE-US-00003 Ingredient Amount Fish Oil 90 mg Selenium (from Selenium yeast) 2540 mcg Beta Carotene 1300 iu Vitamin D3 80 iu Vitamin K 15 mcg Vitamin B6 0.5 mg Vitamin B12 1 mcg Folic Acid 250 mcg Zinc 3.0 mg Chromium 25 mcg Molybdenum 25 mcg Glutamine 29 g Arginine 7.1 g Taurine 3.2 g Lysine 7.6 g CoQ-10 100 mg Manganese 570 mcg Inositol 2.7 g Sucrose 3.5 g Whey Protein Isolate 0.75 g Non-Fat Milk 0.2 g Rice Protein 0.23 g Calcium Caseinate 0.14 g Soy Lecithin 0.1 g

[0035] The above ingredients were admixed 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

[0036]

TABLE-US-00004 Ingredient Amount 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 Chromium 25 mcg Molybdenum 15 mcg Glutamine 20 g Arginine 5.1 g Taurine 3.2 g Lysine 7.3 g CoQ-10 50 mg Niacin 2.1 mg Riboflavin 600 mcg Thiamin 530 mcg Biotin 2 mg Calcium 200 mg Iron 3 mg Phosphorous 213 mg Iodine 35 mg Copper 500 mcg Manganese 570 mcg Inositol 1.2 g Sucrose 3.5 g Whey Protein Isolate 0.75 g Non-Fat Milk 0.2 g Rice Protein 0.23 g Calcium Caseinate 0.14 g Soy Lecithin 0.1 g

[0037] The above ingredients were admixed 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

[0038]

TABLE-US-00005 Ingredient Amount Fish Oil 90 mg Selenium (from Selenium yeast) 1560 mcg Beta Carotene 900 iu Vitamin D3 92 iu Vitamin K 23 mcg Vitamin B6 5.5 mg Vitamin B12 3 mcg Folic Acid 250 mcg Zinc 6.0 mg Chromium 25 mcg Molybdenum 15 mcg Glutamine 23 g Arginine 5.1 g Taurine 2.2 g Lysine 7.3 g CoQ-10 50 mg Niacin 2.1 mg Riboflavin 600 mcg Thiamin 530 mcg Biotin 2 mg Calcium 200 mg Iron 3 mg Phosphorous 213 mg Iodine 35 mg Copper 500 mcg Manganese 570 mcg Inositol 1.2 g Sucrose 3.5 g Whey Protein Isolate 0.75 g Non-Fat Milk 0.2 g Rice Protein 0.23 g Calcium Caseinate 0.14 g Soy Lecithin 0.1 g

[0039] The above ingredients were admixed and shaken until homogeneous blend was obtained. The blended composition was poured into 250 mL of water, mixed and then consumed via drinking.

EXAMPLE 6

[0040]

TABLE-US-00006 Ingredient Amount Fish Oil 70 mg Selenium (from Selenium yeast) 2500 mcg Beta Carotene 1000 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 Chromium 25 mcg Molybdenum 15 mcg Glutamine 20 g Arginine 5.1 g Taurine 3.2 g Lysine 7.3 g CoQ-10 50 mg Biotin 2 mg Calcium 200 mg Iron 3 mg Phosphorous 213 mg Iodine 35 mg Copper 500 mcg Manganese 570 mcg Inositol 1.2 g Sucrose 3.5 g Whey Protein Isolate 0.75 g Rice Protein 0.23 g Calcium Caseinate 0.14 g Soy Lecithin 0.1 g

[0041] The above ingredients were admixed and shaken until homogeneous blend was obtained. The blended composition was poured into 250 mL of water, mixed and then consumed via drinking.