Oral composition and method for stress reduction associated with smoking cessation

A composition, intensive technology, in the field of oral compositions such as chewing gum and candy-like compounds, which can address the problems of increased blood pressure, adverse medical consequences, and vulnerability to abuse

CN101316517AInactive Publication Date: 2008-12-03WM WRIGLEY JR CO
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Publication Date
2008-12-03
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Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A confectionary composition is used in a method of reducing stress and the urge to smoke in abstaining tobacco users. The confectionary composition includes at least one of a sugar or a sugar alcohol and an effective amount of stress-reducing flavoring agent. Where the confectionary composition is a chewing gum, the composition includes a water soluble bulk portion and a water insoluble base portion. The stress-reducing flavoring agent can be one or more of peppermint flavor, vanilla flavor, or peach flavor. The stress-reducing flavoring agent reduces an abstaining tobacco user's urge to smoke and can reduce the level of salivary Cortisol in the abstaining tobacco user. The method reduces stress in tobacco users who must temporarily abstain from tobacco use and can reduce consumption of tobacco by tobacco users by increasing the interval between consumption events.
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[0001] The present invention relates generally to aids for the treatment of tobacco or nicotine addiction, and more particularly to oral compositions of compounds such as chewing gum and candies formulated to reduce the psychological and physical stress associated with smoking cessation. Background technique

[0002] There are approximately 1.1 billion smokers worldwide. In the United States, approximately 30% of the population smokes, and approximately 36-40% of these are aged 18-25. Direct smoking and passive exposure to smoke, especially cigarette smoking, is recognized as an important health factor and a major risk factor for several diseases including coronary artery disease and many cancers. It is also recognized that nicotine, a component of tobacco, is highly addictive, making it difficult for a large proportion of tobacco users to reduce or stop smoking tobacco-related products. As governments increase restrictions on tobacco use in public, there i...

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[0015] The present invention will now be further described. In the following paragraphs the different aspects of the invention will be explained in more detail. Except where expressly stated to the contrary, each aspect so set forth may be combined with any other aspect or aspects. In particular, any feature shown as preferred or advantageous may be combined with any other feature shown as preferred or advantageous.

[0016] The confectionary composition can be used as a vehicle for delivering ingredients into the oral cavity that provide benefits such as breath freshening and antiseptic properties. Such a system has the advantage of providing the consumer with a convenient and inexpensive method of maintaining oral hygiene and fresh breath throughout the day. Chewing gum and candies such as hard and soft candies may also provide certain psychological benefits to the user. The act of chewing gum or sucking on candy can provide some form of relaxation, releasing tension and ...