Synergistic Fiber Polyphenol Multivitamin Composition for Metabolic Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current compositions fail to effectively synergistically control cholesterol, glucose levels, and promote a healthy microbiome, despite advancements in dietary supplements and cholesterol reduction methods.
Innovation Solution
A composition comprising a synergistic blend of fiber, polyphenols, and multivitamins, including fructooligosaccharides, guar gum, polyphenolic extracts, and specific vitamins, administered to reduce fasting blood glucose, cholesterol, and triglycerides while increasing healthy microbiome diversity, thereby addressing multiple health issues such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Type II Diabetes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional dietary supplements (single ingredient) are used, then one specific function is achieved, but synergistic control of multiple health parameters is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple active ingredients (fructooligosaccharides, inulin, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals) into a single synergistic composition that simultaneously controls cholesterol, glucose, and microbiome health parameters, resolving the contradiction between versatility and complexity by integrating multiple functions into one coordinated formulation
Solution Approach 2:
The composition is designed to perform multiple health functions simultaneously: lowering cholesterol via fiber and plant sterols, controlling glucose via fructooligosaccharides and inulin, and modulating microbiome via prebiotics and polyphenols, thereby achieving universal health benefits across multiple parameters without requiring separate supplements
2Reliability
If fiber supplements are increased to reduce cholesterol and glucose, then cardiovascular health improves, but gastrointestinal tolerance and microbiome balance may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes the fiber composition by selecting specific types (fructooligosaccharides, inulin) and adjusting their ratios to achieve effective cholesterol and glucose control while maintaining gastrointestinal tolerance and promoting beneficial microbiome growth, thereby changing the parameters of fiber selection and proportion to resolve the contradiction
Solution Approach 2:
The composition uses a composite approach by combining different fiber types (fructooligosaccharides, inulin, psyllium) with polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals to create a synergistic formulation that provides cardiovascular benefits while maintaining gut health and microbiome balance, avoiding the harmful effects of high-dose single fiber supplements
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The composition significantly reduces fasting blood glucose, cholesterol levels, and triglycerides while enhancing microbiome diversity, leading to improved gut health and overall well-being, with statistically significant increases in beneficial bacteria and reduced symptoms of various gastrointestinal disorders.
Implementation Method 1
a fiber blend comprising fructooligosaccharides and one or more polysaccharides selected from, guar gum, gum Arabic, locust bean gum, citrus pectin, or oat fiber
Implementation Method 2
the polyphenol blend comprises two or more polyphenols selected from yeast, apple extract, pomegranate extract, or red grape extract
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AI summary
The present invention includes compositions and methods for reducing at least one of fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol, a cholesterol:HDL ratio, triglycerides, or increasing a healthy microbiome comprising a synergistic amount of a fiber blend, a polyphenol blend, and a multivitamin supplement in an amount sufficient to lower at fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol, a cholesterol:HDL ratio, triglycerides, or increasing a healthy microbiome.