Powdered Eggshell Membrane Composition for Glucose Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for treating diabetes and related conditions associated with abnormal glucose metabolism are inadequate, particularly in preventing the progression of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and managing insulin resistance and glucose intolerance.

Innovation Solution

A method involving the oral administration of a composition derived from powdered eggshell membrane, which includes naturally occurring materials like hyaluronic acid, collagen, and hexosamine, to treat pre-diabetes and reduce the incidence or progression of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional methods for treating diabetes and related conditions are used, then current treatment protocols are maintained, but they are inadequate in preventing progression of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and managing insulin resistance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffectiveness of treatmentVSAvoidability to prevent progression and manage insulin resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a novel treatment parameter by using powdered eggshell membrane containing specific biochemical components (hyaluronic acid, collagen, hexosamine) that were not part of conventional diabetes treatment protocols. This changes the therapeutic parameter from standard medications to a natural supplement with specific biochemical properties that address insulin resistance and glucose metabolism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs a cost-effective, easily obtainable material (eggshell membrane) that can be processed into a supplement form. This disposable, inexpensive material provides therapeutic benefits without the complexity and cost of conventional diabetes medications, making it accessible for long-term use in preventing disease progression.

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

2Measurement precision

If powdered eggshell membrane composition is administered, then hemoglobin A1c levels and fasting blood glucose concentrations decrease, but the mechanism of action involves multiple natural components working together

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveglucose control measurementVSAvoidcomposition complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a composite material derived from eggshell membrane that contains multiple biochemical components (hyaluronic acid, collagen, hexosamine) working synergistically. This composite approach provides precise glucose control through the combined action of different natural substances rather than a single isolated compound, addressing both the precision needed for glucose management and the complexity of metabolic regulation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The powdered eggshell membrane composition serves multiple functions simultaneously: it improves insulin sensitivity, reduces blood glucose levels, decreases hemoglobin A1c, and provides anti-inflammatory effects. This multi-functional supplement addresses various aspects of diabetes pathophysiology through a single composition, simplifying the treatment approach while achieving precise glucose control.

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

Data Source

PatentEP2842563B1A composition comprising powdered eggshell membrane for use in treating a pre-diabetic mammals.
Publication Date: 2016.05.25 ESM HOLDINGS LLC

AI summary

In one aspect, the invention relates to methods for treating a disease or condition associated with abnormal glucose metabolism. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method for reducing incidence or progression of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. The methods include orally administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of a composition, which includes a naturally occurring material derived from eggshell, eggshell membrane, or a combination thereof.