A nutritional supplement containing fructose, low-molecular-weight protein, and black pepper extract.

Abstract

This product provides a nutritional supplement that can effectively increase weight compared to conventional nutritional supplements. [Solution] A nutritional supplement containing fructose, low-molecular-weight protein, and black pepper extract.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to nutritional supplements.

Background Art

[0002] As nutritional supplements such as supplements, those containing these components to supplement insufficient intake of vitamins and minerals by diet are well known. In addition, there are nutritional supplements for increasing muscle mass. Many nutritional supplements aimed at increasing muscle mass are mainly composed of protein, and have been conventionally called protein, and are particularly popular among athletes.

[0003] In recent years, such nutritional supplements mainly composed of protein are often ingested for the purpose of weight gain, and in particular, they are increasingly ingested by thin people, such as those with a so-called gaunt body type, for the purpose of improving their body shape. When a person ingests a nutritional supplement mainly composed of protein, the protein is digested and absorbed in the body of the ingestor, and as a result, it leads to weight gain of the ingestor.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

[0006] Furthermore, regarding BioPerine (registered trademark), a configuration containing BioPerine as a preservative for fruits, etc., is described in Patent Document 1, and a configuration containing BioPerine as a glycation inhibitor is described in Patent Document 2, but the effects of BioPerine on the digestion and absorption of nutrients in the human body are not disclosed.

[0007] This invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a nutritional supplement that can increase body weight more effectively than conventional nutritional supplements. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The nutritional supplement of the present invention contains fructose, low-molecular-weight protein, and black pepper extract. In the above nutritional supplement, the protein is low-molecular-weight for the purpose of increasing absorption into the body and increasing body weight, and the low-molecular-weight protein may also contain collagen peptide and milk protein. In addition, in this nutritional supplement, the proportion (mass percentage) of the ingredients may be approximately 50% fructose, approximately 25% collagen peptide, approximately 6% milk protein, and approximately 0.025% black pepper extract. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The nutritional supplement of the present invention contains protein and carbohydrates (sugars), and since this protein is a low-molecular-weight protein, it has relatively high digestibility and absorption in the body of the person who consumes it. Furthermore, it contains black pepper extract to support nutrient absorption. Therefore, according to the nutritional supplement of the present invention, the person who consumes it can efficiently absorb protein and carbohydrates and effectively increase their body weight. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In the following description, a nutritional supplement according to an embodiment will be simply referred to as "nutritional supplement," and a person who consumes a nutritional supplement or who has consumed a nutritional supplement will be referred to as "consumer."

[0011] Nutritional supplements are in powder form and can be consumed by people through drinking or other means.

[0012] Since nutritional supplements are in powder form, consumers can mix them with milk or other beverages before consuming them. However, nutritional supplements are not limited to those mixed with milk; they can also be mixed with other beverages such as water or juice, or consumed as is without being mixed with a beverage.

[0013] Nutritional supplements are portioned into single-serving amounts and sealed in individual packaging bags. This allows users to easily carry nutritional supplements and consume them even when out and about. Furthermore, since each packaging bag contains a single serving, users do not need to measure, and can easily and reliably consume the prescribed amount of nutritional supplement. Nutritional supplements are not limited to those contained in packaging bags; for example, they may be contained in packaging containers such as cans. Also, nutritional supplements are not limited to those portioned into single servings; for example, multiple servings may be contained in a larger package (such as a packaging bag or container). In this case, users may measure out a single serving from the packaging using a measuring spoon or similar tool when consuming the nutritional supplement.

[0014] The nutritional supplement is composed of fructose, low-molecular-weight protein, black pepper extract, ginger, lactic acid bacteria, cocoa polyphenols contained in cocoa powder, and GABA contained in sprouted brown rice. Each of these components that make up the nutritional supplement is evenly and uniformly mixed within the packaging bag.

[0015] Low-molecular-weight proteins (LMO proteins) refer to substances in which proteins have been broken down into smaller molecules through enzymatic decomposition or other methods. For example, protease is used for this enzymatic decomposition. Here, "low-molecular-weight" refers to breaking down high molecular weight molecules such as proteins into smaller molecules. By breaking down proteins in this way, the absorption rate of proteins into the body of the person consuming them can be increased. Nutritional supplements contain collagen peptides and milk proteins as LMO proteins. However, the LMO proteins contained in nutritional supplements are not limited to both collagen peptides and milk proteins. That is, the LMO proteins contained in nutritional supplements may be, for example, only collagen peptides or milk proteins, or they may be proteins other than milk proteins, such as soy protein derived from soybeans.

[0016] Fructose, also known as fructose, is a type of sugar. Sugars, like proteins, are important nutrients that make up the body. Sugars are the smallest unit of carbohydrates, and because they do not require the burden of breakdown associated with carbohydrate intake, they are efficiently absorbed by the body. Fructose has higher water solubility compared to other types of sugars. Therefore, when nutritional supplements are mixed with milk, the fructose contained in the supplement dissolves into the milk more easily than other types of sugars. Furthermore, fructose is a monosaccharide and does not affect satiety. Therefore, it can prevent a decrease in food intake by the person consuming the nutritional supplement. As for the fructose used in nutritional supplements, for example, it is made from sugar beets. In nutritional supplements, fructose is contained in powder form. Because nutritional supplements contain powdered fructose in this way, the person consuming the supplement can easily take it while feeling the sweetness of the fructose, and the sugar can be absorbed efficiently.

[0017] Collagen peptides, also known as collagen peptides, are low-molecular-weight substances obtained by enzymatically breaking down collagen (protein) found in sources such as fish, beef, and pig skin. Therefore, collagen peptides are easily broken down into amino acids in the body and thus have higher digestibility and absorption compared to general proteins. In nutritional supplements, collagen peptides are typically included in powder form. Furthermore, collagen peptides boast a protein content more than 20% higher than whey peptides, which will be discussed later. Because nutritional supplements contain collagen peptides with such relatively high digestibility and absorption, consumers can efficiently digest and absorb protein.

[0018] Milk protein, also known as milk protein, is a protein derived from milk. Note that the term "milk protein" here includes peptides obtained by enzymatically breaking down milk protein. For example, the milk protein contained in nutritional supplements is whey peptide.

[0019] Whey peptides are obtained by enzymatically breaking down whey protein into smaller molecules, making them easily broken down into amino acids in the body of the person consuming them. Therefore, whey peptides have higher digestibility and absorption compared to general proteins. In nutritional supplements, whey peptides are included in powder form. Because nutritional supplements contain whey peptides with relatively high digestibility and absorption, consumers can efficiently absorb protein.

[0020] Black pepper extract is a substance extracted from black pepper, such as black pepper extract. Black pepper extract contained in nutritional supplements is, for example, made by removing water from black pepper extract and is in powder form. The black pepper extract contained in nutritional supplements is Bioperine. Bioperine is a black pepper extract containing more than 95% piperine. Piperine is one of the pungent components of black pepper and is an organic compound classified as an alkaloid. Bioperine has the effect of supporting nutrient absorption in the human body. Because nutritional supplements contain Bioperine, those who consume them can absorb the various nutrients contained in the nutritional supplement more smoothly and completely.

[0021] Ginger is a perennial plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family and is used as a spice in cooking. In nutritional supplements, ginger is included in powder form. Because nutritional supplements contain ginger, the appetite of the person taking them is stimulated. Therefore, even immediately after taking the nutritional supplement, the person taking it will have an increased appetite and will be able to eat without difficulty.

[0022] Lactic acid bacteria are bacteria that produce lactic acid through metabolism. In nutritional supplements, lactic acid bacteria are contained in powder form. The lactic acid bacteria contained in nutritional supplements are, for example, spore-forming lactic acid bacteria. Spore-forming lactic acid bacteria are also called Bacillus coagulans and are a type of lactic acid bacteria discovered in malt. Spore-forming lactic acid bacteria are known to be resistant to stomach acid and can survive to reach the intestines. Because nutritional supplements contain lactic acid bacteria, they can suppress poor digestion and absorption of the supplement's components in the user's body.

[0023] Cocoa polyphenols are components contained in cocoa powder and chocolate, and are known to have a relatively strong antioxidant effect and a stress-reducing effect. Dietary supplements contain cocoa powder, and cocoa powder contains cocoa polyphenols. Since dietary supplements contain cocoa powder, consumers can obtain the reassuring feeling of relaxation they experience when drinking cocoa or chocolate. In addition, since dietary supplements contain cocoa polyphenols, they can reduce the stress of consumers.

[0024] GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid) is an abbreviation for γ-aminobutyric acid and is one of the natural amino acids. GABA is abundantly contained in germinated brown rice. When ingested, GABA has the effect of reducing the stress of consumers and relaxing them. Dietary supplements contain germinated brown rice, and GABA is contained in this germinated brown rice. Since dietary supplements contain GABA, which has a stress-reducing effect, they can lead consumers to a relaxed state.

[0025] The blending ratio of raw materials in dietary supplements (the content ratio of each component constituting the dietary supplement) is, for example, fructose at 48 - 52%, collagen peptide at 23 - 27%, milk protein at 4 - 8%, and black pepper extract at 0.023 - 0.027%. Specifically, fructose is about 50%, collagen peptide is about 25%, milk protein is about 6%, black pepper extract is about 0.025%, and other components (such as ginger and lactic acid bacteria) are about 18.975%. The blending ratio mentioned here refers to the ratio of the mass of raw materials (each component) to the total mass of the dietary supplement.

[0026] In addition to the various components described above, dietary supplements also contain a total of 9 essential amino acids, namely lysine, histidine, phenylalanine, leucine, isoleucine, methionine, valine, threonine, and tryptophan, as well as a total of 3 semi-essential amino acids, namely arginine, tyrosine, and cystine.

[0027] Furthermore, nutritional supplements are not limited to the above-described composition. Nutritional supplements are not limited to powders; for example, they may be in the form of tablets, granules, pastes, liquids, or capsules containing these. If the nutritional supplement is in paste or liquid form, the black pepper extract may be an extract. Also, while the nutritional supplement with the above-described composition includes fructose, collagen peptide, milk protein, black pepper extract, lactic acid bacteria, ginger, cocoa polyphenols, and germinated brown rice GABA, it is not limited to this, and the proportion of raw materials or the content of each component is arbitrary as long as it includes fructose, low-molecular-weight protein, and black pepper extract. In other words, a nutritional supplement may consist of, for example, fructose, low-molecular-weight protein, and black pepper extract, or it may further contain (compose) raw materials other than the above three (for example, lactic acid bacteria, ginger, acerola) or various additives. Furthermore, while the aforementioned nutritional supplements had a composition ratio of approximately 50% fructose, 25% collagen peptide, 6% milk protein, and 0.025% black pepper extract, this is not limited to this ratio, and the composition ratio can be set arbitrarily.

[0028] As described above, the nutritional supplement contains fructose, low-molecular-weight protein, and Bioperine (black pepper extract), making it rich in protein and carbohydrates (sugars), and also relatively easily absorbed by the body. With such a nutritional supplement, users can efficiently absorb protein and effectively increase their weight simply by consuming it, such as by drinking it. In particular, even people with relatively low protein digestion and absorption capacity can easily increase their weight with this nutritional supplement.

[0029] Furthermore, the nutritional supplement has an optimal nutritional balance, with the ratio (by mass) of its raw materials set to approximately 50% fructose, 25% collagen peptide, 6% milk protein, and 0.025% black pepper extract. Nutritional supplements with this composition can further promote the digestion and absorption of protein and carbohydrates in the body of the person taking them.

[0030] Furthermore, according to nutritional supplements, the components of fructose, collagen peptides, milk protein, black pepper extract, lactic acid bacteria, and ginger improve the physical (external) appearance of the person taking the supplement, while the components of cocoa polyphenols and GABA promote a positive mental (internal) state. In this way, nutritional supplements act on both the internal and external aspects of the person taking the supplement. As a result, according to nutritional supplements, by taking them, the synergistic effect of the aforementioned components can efficiently and effectively lead to weight gain in the person taking the supplement.

[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above description, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Claims

1. A nutritional supplement characterized by containing fructose, low-molecular-weight protein, and black pepper extract.

2. The protein is a low-molecular-weight protein with the aim of increasing absorption into the body and thus increasing body weight, and the low-molecular-weight protein is characterized in that it contains collagen peptide and milk protein, as described in claim 1.

3. The nutritional supplement according to claim 2, characterized in that the proportions of the ingredients are approximately 50% fructose, approximately 25% collagen peptide, approximately 6% milk protein, and approximately 0.025% black pepper extract.