Plasmalogen Composition for Verbal and Visual Memory Enhancement

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Solution Overview

Problem

The functions of plasmalogen in vivo are not fully elucidated, and its potential for enhancing memorization abilities, particularly verbal and visual memorization, have not been fully explored.

Innovation Solution

A composition containing ethanolamine plasmalogen and choline plasmalogen, derived from aquatic invertebrates like ascidian, is administered to enhance verbal and visual memorization abilities, with a mass ratio of 7:3 to 9:1, and dosed at 12 to 25 μg/kg body weight per day.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If plasmalogen is administered to enhance memorization ability, then verbal and visual memorization abilities are improved, but the dosage and composition ratio must be precisely controlled to avoid adverse effects

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvememorization ability enhancementVSAvoidcomposition ratio control
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by optimizing the dosage (12-25 μg/kg body weight per day) and composition ratio (ethanolamine plasmalogen to choline plasmalogen at 7:3 to 9:1 mass ratio) of plasmalogen. These specific parameter ranges were determined through extensive experimentation to achieve maximum memorization enhancement while minimizing adverse effects, directly resolving the technical contradiction between reliability and complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If plasmalogen composition is optimized for memorization enhancement, then verbal and visual memorization abilities are significantly improved, but the source and composition must be precisely controlled

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvememorization enhancement effectVSAvoidplasmalogen composition ratio
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by specifying the precise composition ratio of different plasmalogen types (ethanolamine plasmalogen to choline plasmalogen at 7:3 to 9:1 mass ratio) and the source (aquatic invertebrates). This ensures that the specific local composition of plasmalogen components is optimized for memorization enhancement while maintaining manufacturing precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Reliability

If plasmalogen is used as a food composition for memorization enhancement, then cognitive function is improved, but the form and delivery method must be optimized

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecognitive function enhancementVSAvoidfood composition formulation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by formulating plasmalogen as a food composition that can be incorporated into various food products (health foods, functional foods, or regular foods). This multi-functional approach allows the same plasmalogen composition to enhance memorization while being adaptable to different food delivery formats, improving ease of manufacture and consumer acceptance.

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

Data Source

PatentUS20210177870A1Composition containing plasmalogen for enhancing memorization ability
Publication Date: 2021.06.17 NIHON PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD
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AI summary

This is to provide a useful application of plasmalogen, which is not yet known.A composition contains plasmalogen for enhancing a verbal memorization ability and/or a visual memorization ability.