Multi-Component Herbal Composition for Blood Sugar Modulation

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for new treatments that can manage blood sugar levels and nutritionally reverse insulin resistance and pre-diabetes, as individuals with impaired fasting glucose and/or impaired glucose tolerance are at risk of progressing to Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, particularly in sedentary lifestyles without dietary interventions or weight loss.

Innovation Solution

A composition comprising a mixture of herbal extracts such as gymnema, green coffee, grape seed, hibiscus, cinnamon, holy basil, Russian tarragon, ginger, turmeric, and chromium, administered in effective amounts to modulate blood sugar levels by targeting multiple glucose regulation pathways, including glucose absorption, production, uptake, and insulin signaling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional lifestyle and diet are maintained, then individuals can avoid dietary interventions, but blood sugar levels remain unmanaged and insulin resistance persists

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveblood sugar managementVSAvoidlifestyle intervention requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The composition provides self-service blood sugar management through a multi-component herbal formula that actively regulates glucose metabolism without requiring external lifestyle interventions. The mixture of gymnema, green coffee, grape seed, hibiscus, cinnamon, holy basil, Russian tarragon, ginger, turmeric, and chromium works autonomously to improve insulin sensitivity and control blood sugar levels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the biochemical parameters of glucose regulation by introducing specific herbal compounds that modify enzyme activity and hormone function. The composition alters metabolic parameters such as insulin sensitivity, glucose absorption rates, and glycogen synthesis to achieve effective blood sugar control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If multiple herbal extracts and minerals are combined, then blood sugar modulation effectiveness is improved, but composition complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveblood sugar modulation effectivenessVSAvoidcomposition complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention merges multiple herbal extracts and minerals into a single synergistic composition. By combining gymnema, green coffee, grape seed, hibiscus, cinnamon, holy basil, Russian tarragon, ginger, turmeric, and chromium, the formula achieves enhanced blood sugar modulation through synergistic effects that individual components cannot produce alone.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The multi-component composition provides universal blood sugar management across different physiological mechanisms. The formula simultaneously addresses glucose absorption, production, uptake, and insulin signaling pathways, making it effective for various blood sugar regulation needs.

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

Data Source

PatentUS9333126B2Composition and method for blood sugar modulation
Publication Date: 2016.05.10 NEW CHAPTER INC
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AI summary

Compositions and methods for modulating blood sugar are provided. The composition comprises gymnema, green coffee, grape seed, hibiscus, cinnamon, holy basil, Russian tarragon, ginger, turmeric, and chromium.