Creatine Dietary Supplement for Sleep Regeneration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current solutions for sleep disorders, such as pharmacological sleeping pills, are often associated with side effects and dependence, and there is a lack of natural dietary supplements that can reduce the need for sleep by accelerating regeneration processes during sleep.

Innovation Solution

A dietary supplement combining creatine, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, particularly with glycine and magnesium, is taken before sleep to stimulate nocturnal regeneration and reduce the need for sleep by enhancing cellular energy stores and sleep quality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If pharmacological sleeping pills are used to treat sleep disorders, then sleep quality is improved, but side effects and dependence occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesleep qualityVSAvoidside effects and dependence
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces long-term pharmacological solutions with short-term nutritional supplementation. The dietary supplement provides temporary support for sleep regulation through natural nutrients (vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, magnesium, zinc) that do not accumulate in the body causing dependence, effectively substituting persistent pharmaceutical intervention with transient nutritional support.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the fundamental parameter of sleep regulation from pharmacological chemical intervention to nutritional metabolic support. By providing precursors for neurotransmitter synthesis (vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12) and cofactors for energy metabolism (magnesium, zinc), the invention modifies the biochemical parameters of sleep regulation naturally, avoiding the harmful effects of pharmaceutical chemicals.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If sleep duration is reduced to accommodate modern lifestyle demands, then productivity is improved, but sleep deprivation and health problems occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetime availabilityVSAvoidsleep quality and health
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary nutritional preparation before sleep to enhance sleep efficiency. By administering dietary supplements containing sleep-regulating nutrients in the evening (several hours before bedtime), the body is pre-equipped with necessary cofactors and precursors for optimal sleep metabolism, allowing for more effective regeneration during reduced sleep periods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent ensures continuous support for sleep regulation mechanisms through daily nutritional supplementation. The vitamins and minerals provided in the supplement maintain continuous availability for neurotransmitter synthesis and energy metabolism throughout the sleep period, ensuring uninterrupted regulatory function even when total sleep time is reduced.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Reliability

If natural dietary supplements are developed to reduce sleep need, then sleep quality and regeneration are improved, but the complexity of supplement composition increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveregeneration efficiencyVSAvoidsupplement composition
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs multi-functional nutrients that simultaneously support multiple sleep-regulating mechanisms. For example, vitamin B6 serves both as a cofactor for neurotransmitter synthesis (serotonin, GABA) and as a participant in energy metabolism; magnesium provides both structural support for enzymes and regulatory function for neurotransmitter release. This universality reduces the need for numerous separate ingredients while maintaining comprehensive sleep support.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite dietary supplement formulation that combines synergistic nutrients (vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, magnesium, zinc) in specific ratios. The composite formulation leverages the synergistic interactions between ingredients - for instance, B vitamins work together in the Krebs cycle and neurotransmitter synthesis pathways, while magnesium and zinc cooperate as enzyme cofactors - achieving enhanced regeneration efficiency through their combined action rather than isolated components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Data Source

PatentEP3056096B1Use of a nutritional supplement containing creatine for reducing the natural sleep need or for faster adaptation of circadian rhythm to new time zones
Publication Date: 2019.07.24 SMART SLEEP GMBH
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a dietary supplement containing creatine with or without additional vitamins, minerals and/or amino acids, for reducing the natural need for sleep and/or for promoting sleep-specific regeneration processes, as well as for faster adaptation of the sleep-wake rhythm and/or the circadian rhythm to new time zones and a reduction of circadian sleep-wake rhythm disturbances (jet lag).