Glucomannan-Magnesium Hydrogen Sustaining Composition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for generating and sustaining molecular hydrogen in aqueous solutions are inefficient, requiring purified water and resulting in low output and short-lived hydrogen presence, which limits its therapeutic efficacy for health benefits.
Innovation Solution
A method involving the combination of glucomannan and magnesium metal powder in an aqueous solvent, generating and retaining molecular hydrogen through electrolysis or reaction with water, creating a gel or liquid solution that maintains high hydrogen concentrations for extended periods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If molecular hydrogen is generated in aqueous solutions using conventional methods, then hydrogen can be produced, but the hydrogen presence is short-lived and therapeutic efficacy is limited
Solution Approach 1:
Glucomannan acts as an intermediary substance that stabilizes and extends the presence of molecular hydrogen in aqueous solutions. The glucomannan polymer creates a protective environment that prevents rapid diffusion and degradation of H2, thereby extending its duration of action while maintaining therapeutic concentrations
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates a composite system combining glucomannan polymer with molecular hydrogen in aqueous solution. This composite formulation enhances the stability and persistence of hydrogen compared to conventional pure water-based systems, directly addressing the short-lived nature of H2
2Productivity
If purified water is used for generating molecular hydrogen, then the solution is clean, but the hydrogen output is low and efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the physical-chemical parameters of the aqueous solution by adding glucomannan polymer, which alters the solution's viscosity, surface tension, and molecular interaction properties. These parameter changes enable enhanced hydrogen generation efficiency and extended H2 persistence without requiring large volumes of purified water
3Duration of action of moving object
If molecular hydrogen is administered to humans and animals, then health benefits are achieved, but the duration in tissues is short-lived
Solution Approach 1:
Glucomannan serves as a carrier intermediary that facilitates sustained delivery of molecular hydrogen to tissues. The polymer matrix maintains hydrogen reservoirs that continuously supply H2 to tissues over extended periods, overcoming the rapid diffusion limitation of free hydrogen
Solution Approach 2:
The glucomannan-hydrogen complex is prepared in advance with optimized hydrogen saturation levels. This preliminary preparation ensures that the formulation contains sufficient dissolved and microbubble-associated hydrogen to maintain therapeutic concentrations in tissues throughout the extended duration of action
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 glucomannan-magnesium metal powder solution effectively sustains molecular hydrogen levels, allowing for prolonged therapeutic benefits, including anti-aging and disease prevention, by maintaining concentrations up to 70% of the initial level for several days.
Implementation Method 1
adding from about 0.00001% w/v to about 7.5% w/v glucomannan and about 0.005% to about 2.0% w/v magnesium metal powder to the aqueous solvent
Implementation Method 2
the generated glucomannan solution comprises an initial H2 concentration of greater than about 100 ppb (parts per billion); and wherein, upon exposure of the glucomannan solution to standard temperature and pressure (STP) for 240 minutes after its generation, the glucomannan solution comprises an H2 concentration at least about 50% or at least about 70% of the initial H2 concentration
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AI summary
Provided are compositions, methods, and solutions for generating aqueous glucomannan solutions with hydrogen compositions greater than 100 parts per billion. Said glucomannan solutions have application in nutritional, therapeutic, and energy fields.