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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional turmeric extracts have poor bioavailability and chemical instability due to high curcumin content and low bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC) levels, limiting their biological effects in medicinal and health maintenance applications.

Innovation Solution

A novel curcuminoid composition with a higher proportion of BDMC relative to curcumin, specifically comprising about 75±5% BDMC and 1.2±0.8% curcumin, which enhances stability and bioavailability, is developed for therapeutic and health maintenance uses, including inflammation treatment and neuroprotection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If conventional turmeric extract preparations with high curcumin content are used, then the composition contains the primary active ingredient, but the bioavailability and chemical stability are poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecurcumin contentVSAvoidbioavailability
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the compositional parameters by reducing curcumin content from conventional high levels (70-75% w/w) to a specific range (5-20% w/w), and simultaneously increases BDMC content to a specific range (65-80% w/w). This parameter transformation resolves the contradiction by creating a composition where the enhanced stability and bioavailability of BDMC compensates for the reduced curcumin content, while the synergistic interaction between curcumin and BDMC maintains therapeutic efficacy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Quantity of substance

If conventional turmeric extract preparations with high curcumin content are used, then the composition contains the primary active ingredient, but the chemical stability is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecurcumin contentVSAvoidchemical stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a composite curcuminoid composition where BDMC serves as the primary component (65-80% w/w) and curcumin is present as a secondary component (5-20% w/w). This composite structure leverages the superior chemical stability of BDMC to protect and enhance the overall stability of the formulation, while the synergistic interaction between the two curcuminoids maintains the desired pharmacological effects. The composite approach transforms the instability of high-curcumin formulations into a stable, effective composition.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Data Source

PatentUS20240024255A1Curcuminoid composition with enhanced bioavailability and methods therefor
Publication Date: 2024.01.25 PRASAD KODIMULE SHYAM
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AI summary

The invention provides a novel curcuminoid composition and methods for its use and manufacture. The composition can be obtained from an extract from Curcuma longa rhizomes. The formulation of the composition provides enhanced bioavailability and stability of bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC) under gastrointestinal conditions. The composition of the invention finds use in methods of promoting health and wellness, and methods of treating neurological disorders and inflammatory disorders.