Resistant Starch Hydration Composition for Rapid and Sustained Rehydration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hydration methods fail to rapidly and effectively replenish nutrients and electrolytes lost due to dehydration, leading to inefficient rehydration and prolonged recovery.
Innovation Solution
A delivery composition comprising resistant starches, amino acids, vitamins, and other components that form a dual-pathway system for rapid and sustained hydration, utilizing monosaccharides for immediate absorption and polysaccharides for delayed absorption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If conventional hydration methods are used, then rehydration can occur, but the rate of nutrient and electrolyte replenishment is insufficient and recovery is prolonged
Solution Approach 1:
The hydration composition is segmented into multiple functional components: resistant starch for sustained energy release, amino acids for rapid absorption and muscle repair, electrolytes for fluid balance, and vitamins for metabolic support. This segmentation allows each component to address specific rehydration needs simultaneously, accelerating overall recovery
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses a composite formulation combining resistant starch (potato, sweet potato, rice, oats, pasta, or lentil) with amino acids, electrolytes, and vitamins. This composite material approach creates synergistic effects where the resistant starch provides sustained carbohydrate release while amino acids and electrolytes rapidly rehydrate, collectively accelerating nutrient replenishment and reducing recovery time
2Speed
If fast-absorbing carbohydrates are used for rapid hydration, then immediate energy is provided, but the duration of hydration effect is short
Solution Approach 1:
The resistant starch in the composition is pre-processed to provide both immediate and sustained release properties. The starch structure is prepared in advance to release sugars gradually, ensuring that fast-absorbing carbohydrates provide immediate hydration while the resistant starch continues to release nutrients over an extended period, maintaining hydration effects longer
Solution Approach 2:
The composition ensures continuous nutrient delivery through the combination of rapidly absorbed amino acids and electrolytes with the sustained-release resistant starch. This continuity maintains effective hydration levels over time, preventing the sharp decline in hydration effect that occurs with fast-absorbing carbohydrates alone
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The composition provides fast and prolonged hydration by rapidly delivering water and electrolytes, maintaining optimal osmolality, and supporting gut health, while also promoting energy and immune function.
Implementation Method 1
As such, the composition may function to deliver one or more deliverables to the human body
Implementation Method 2
The composition provides fast and prolonged hydration by rapidly delivering water and electrolytes, maintaining optimal osmolality
Data Source
AI summary
A delivery composition containing a resistant starch such as potato, sweet potato, white or brown rice, pasta, oats, or a legume such as beans or lentils, amino acids, vitamins, and additional components is described. Products such as hydration drinks containing the delivery composition are also provided.