Weight control compositions and methods
The present invention provides compositions and methods that assist in providing weight control. Compositions comprise Caffeine, an adrenergic amine (e.g. synephrine, hordenine, octopamine, tyramine and N-methyltyramine,) forskolin, Guggulsterones, an alpha-2 receptor antagonist (e.g. Yohimbine) and a vinca alkaloid (e.g. vinpocetine.) Black pepper extract may be added as well in various alternative embodiments. Methods utilizing administration of nutrient compositions are disclosed as well.
2 ) A method for weight control in a mammal, comprising administration of a composition comprising: Caffeine, Adrenergic Amine, Forskolin, Guggulsterone, Alpha-2 Receptor Antagonist, and Vinca Alkaloid.
3 ) A method as in claim 1 further comprising Black Pepper Extract.
4 ) A method as in claim 1 wherein said Adrenergic Amine is selected from the group consisting of Synephrine, Hordenine, Octopamine, Tyramine And N-Methyltyramine.
5 ) A method as in claim 1 wherein said Alpha-2 Receptor Antagonist is Yohimbine.
6 ) A method as in claim 1 wherein said Vinca Alkaloid is Vinpocetine.
7 ) A method as in claim 1 wherein said administration comprises a therapeutically effective dosage.
8 ) A composition comprising Caffeine, Adrenergic Amine, Forskolin, Guggulsterone, Alpha-2 Receptor Antagonist, and Vinca Alkaloid.
9 ) A composition as in claim 7 further comprising Black Pepper Extract.
10 ) A composition as in claim 7 wherein said Adrenergic Amine is selected from the group consisting of Synephrine, Hordenine, Octopamine, Tyramine And N-Methyltyramine.
11 ) A composition as in claim 7 wherein said Alpha-2 Receptor Antagonist is Yohimbine.
12 ) A composition as in claim 7 wherein said Vinca Alkaloid is Vinpocetine.
13 ) A composition as in claim 7 wherein said administration comprises a therapeutically effective dosage.
14 ) The composition of claim 7 formulated for enteral administration comprising said unit dosage form admixed with flavors and sweeteners.
15 ) The composition of claim 7 formulated for enteral administration comprising said unit dosage form contained in blended powder or one or more capsules.
16 ) A composition according to claim 7 wherein said composition is in the form of a powder, tablet, capsule, pill, liquid, food additive, candy, confection or nutrition bar.
17 ) A composition according to claim 15 wherein said powder is admixed with a liquid.
18 ) The composition of claim 7 in a sustained release form.
19 ) An composition for enteral or parenteral administration comprising:
100 mg to about 500 mg by weight of Caffeine,
5 to 80 mg by weight of Adrenergic Amine,
5 mg to 100 mg by weight of Forskolin,
5 mg to 80 mg by weight of Guggulsterone,
5 mg to 50 mg by weight of Alpha-2 Receptor Antagonist, and
5 to 50 mg by weight of Vinca Alkaloid.
20 ) A method according to claim 1 , wherein administering is performed on a daily basis.
21 ) A method according to claim 19 , wherein said daily administration comprises at least two partial daily administrations of said composition.
22 ) A method according to claim 1 , wherein administering is performed following an exercise period.
23 ) A method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises an amount of from about 125 mg to about 1310 g per day.
24 ) A method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises an amount of about 270 mg to about 810 mg per day.
25 ) A method as in claim 1 wherein said administration comprises a single daily administration.
26 ) A method as in claim 1 wherein said administration comprises partial daily administration, said partial daily administrations comprising at least one nutrient selected from the group comprising Caffeine, Adrenergic Amine, Forskolin, Guggulsterone, Alpha-2 Receptor Antagonist, and Vinca Alkaloid.
27 ) An composition consisting essentially of: 74.10% Caffeine, 7.41% Synephrine, 7.41% Forskolin, 7.41% Guggulsterones, 1.84% Yohimbine, and 1.84% Vinpocetine.
28 ) A composition according to claim 7 wherein said compound weights are adjusted according to predetermined factors.
29 ) A composition according to claim 27 wherein said predetermined factors include an individual's weight.
30 ) A composition according to claim 27 wherein said predetermined factors include an individual's exercise intensity.
31 ) A composition according to claim 27 wherein said predetermined factors include an individual's lean body mass.
32 ) A composition according to claim 27 wherein said predetermined factors include an individual's proportion of body fat to lean body mass.
33 ) A composition according to claim 27 wherein said predetermined factors include an individual's desire to increase energy.
34 ) A composition according to claim 27 wherein said predetermined factors include an individual's desire to increase stamina.