Dicot Sprout Antioxidant Composition for LDL Oxidation Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods to reduce LDL oxidation, such as antioxidant vitamins and functional food products, face challenges like side effects, availability issues, and less-than-desirable efficacy, necessitating improved compositions and methods that also increase HDL levels.
Innovation Solution
A dietary supplement comprising a combination of at least two distinct dicot sprouts, preferably cruciferous sprouts like alfalfa, broccoli, and cabbage, administered orally in a dehydrated and powdered form, effectively reduces oxidized LDL cholesterol and increases HDL levels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If antioxidant vitamins (tocopherol, ascorbic acid) are administered to reduce LDL oxidation, then LDL oxidation is reduced, but the risk of neoplasms increases and intestinal bleeding risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical parameters of the antioxidant composition by using specific ratios of tocopherols (including rare forms like alpha-tocopherol, beta-tocopherol, gamma-tocopherol, and delta-tocopherol) combined with ascorbic acid and other antioxidants, achieving effective LDL oxidation reduction without the harmful effects of high-dose single-antioxidant administration
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a composite antioxidant system comprising multiple antioxidants (tocopherols, ascorbic acid, and other compounds) in specific combinations, where the synergistic interaction between components provides protective effects against LDL oxidation while avoiding the adverse effects associated with individual high-dose antioxidants
2Object-affected harmful factors
If polyphenols are administered in liquid oral formulation to reduce LDL oxidation, then LDL oxidation is reduced, but teeth staining occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical state parameter of the polyphenol formulation by providing antioxidants in solid form (capsules, tablets, powders) rather than liquid form, thereby maintaining the antioxidant efficacy while eliminating the teeth staining side effect associated with liquid formulations
3Object-affected harmful factors
If isoflavones are administered at high dosages to reduce LDL oxidation, then LDL oxidation is reduced, but estrogenic effects occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the dosage parameter by using lower, physiologically appropriate levels of isoflavones within the balanced antioxidant composition, achieving sufficient LDL oxidation protection through synergistic interactions while avoiding the estrogenic effects associated with high-dose isoflavone administration
4Object-affected harmful factors
If long-term aspirin administration is used to reduce LDL oxidation, then LDL oxidation is reduced, but intestinal bleeding risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the harmful aspirin component from the treatment regimen, replacing it with a combination of natural antioxidants (tocopherols, ascorbic acid, polyphenols, isoflavones) that provide LDL oxidation protection without the gastrointestinal bleeding risk associated with long-term aspirin use
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The supplement significantly reduces oxidized LDL cholesterol by at least 20% and increases HDL cholesterol by at least 6% over 10 days, improving the HDL to oxidized LDL ratio, with potential benefits for cardiovascular health.
Implementation Method 1
compositions and methods to reduce the serum levels of oxidized species in a mammal... particularly include oxLDL, lipid peroxides
Data Source
AI summary
Dicot, and especially Brassicaceae sprout preparations are employed as a dietary agents that significantly reduce oxidized species in human serum. In one especially preferred aspect, contemplated compositions are employed to reduce serum oxLDL and to increase serum HDL levels.