Nutritional compositions for reducing oxidative damage
A nutritional composition for reducing oxidative damage and lipid peroxidation in humans, while allowing for the oxidative reactions necessary to sustain vital biological functions. The nutritional compositions comprise adaptogens comprising astragalus root, ashwagandha root, cordyceps, holy basil leaf, maca root, reishi mushrooms, schisandra, and suma root; superfoods comprising acerola, camu-camu, pomegranate, bilberry, blueberry, Goji berries, Acai, maitake, citrus bioflavonoids, rose hips, and Gingko biloba; probiotics comprising Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus casei , and Streptococcus thermophilus ; and enzymes comprising amylase, papain, cellulase, lactase, lipase, protease, and bromelain. The nutritional compositions may also be provided as a meal replacement and further comprise one or more plant products, algae, vitamins, minerals, protein and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM).
1. An oral nutritional composition for reducing oxidative damage in humans said composition comprising a combination of:
adaptogens comprising astragalus root, ashwagandha root, cordyceps, holy basil leaf, maca root, reishi mushroom, schisandra, and suma root;
superfoods comprising acerola, camu-camu, pomegranate, bilberry, blueberry, Goji berries, Acai, maitake, citrus bioflavonoids, rose hips, and Gingko biloba;
enzymes comprising amylase, papain, cellulase, lactase, lipase, protease, and bromelain; and
probiotics comprising Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 , Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus casei , and Streptococcus thermophilus.
2. The nutritional composition of claim 1 further comprising plant products comprising wheat grass, barley grass, oat grass, hydrilla, kamut grass, spinach, sprouted amaranth, whole flax seed meal, sprouted quinoa, chia seed, green tea extract, grape seed extract, yacon root, sacha inchi, pea fiber, and apple fiber.
3. The nutritional composition of claim 1 further comprising algae comprising blue green algae, spirulina, and chlorella.
4. The nutritional composition of claim 1 further comprising vitamins comprising vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K1, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12, biotin, and pantothenic acid.
5. The nutritional composition of claim 1 further comprising minerals comprising calcium, iron, phosphorus, iodine, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, chromium, and molybdenum.
6. The nutritional composition of claim 1 comprising adaptogens, superfoods, enzymes, and probiotics as provided below:
ADAPTOGENS
Astragalus root
100-300
mg
Ashwagandha root
50-150
mg
Cordyceps
50-150
mg
Holy basil leaf
25-75
mg
Maca root
500-1,500
mg
Reishi mushroom
50-150
mg
Schisandra berry
25-75
mg
Suma root
25-75
mg
SUPERFOODS
Acerola
200-400
mg
Camu camu
150-350
mg
Bioflavonoids
25-75
mg
Pomegranate
150-350
mg
Acai berry
100-200
mg
Rose hips
25-75
mg
Lycium barbarium
100-300
mg
Bilberry
100-300
mg
Blueberry
100-300
mg
Maitake mushroom
50-150
mg
Gingo biloba leaf
20-30
mg
ENZYMES
Amylase
20-30
mg
Protease
15-25
mg
Lipase
15-25
mg
Lactase
15-25
mg
Cellulase
15-25
mg
Papain
20-30
mg
Bromelain
0.1
mg
PROBIOTICS
Lactobacillus
20-30
mg
Lactobacillus
20-30
mg
acidophilus
acidophilus DDS-1
Lactobacillus
20-30
mg
Lactobacillus casei
20-30
mg
bulgaricus
Streptococcus
20-30
mg
Bifidobacterium
20-30
mg.
thermophilus
longum
7. The nutritional composition of claim 6 further comprising plant products as provided below:
PLANT PRODUCTS
Barley grass
50-200
mg
Kamut grass
50-200
mg
Hydrilla
200-400
mg
Spinach
100-300
mg
Whole flax seed meal
500-900
mg
Chia seed
250-750
mg
Grape seed extract
25-75
mg
Pea fiber
50-250
mg
Wheat grass
50-200
mg
Oat grass
50-200
mg
Sprouted amaranth
25-75
mg
Sprouted quinoa
50-250
mg
Green tea extract
25-75
mg
Yacon root
500-1,500
mg
Sacha inchi
500-1,500
mg
Apple fiber
100-400
mg.
8. The nutritional composition of claim 6 further comprising algae as provided below:
ALGAE
Blue green algae
100-300 mg
Chlorella
250-450 mg
Spirulina
250-450 mg.
9. The nutritional composition of claim 6 further comprising vitamins and minerals as provided below:
VITAMINS & MINERALS
Vitamin A (as beta-carotene)
5,000
IU
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)
180
mg
Vitamin D (as
200
IU
cholecalciferol)
Vitamin E (as d-alpha
15
IU
tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin K1 (as
40
mcg
phytonadione)
Vitamin B1 (as thiamin HCl)
1.5
mg
Calcium (as dicalcium
500
mg
phosphate)
Phosphorus (as dicalcium
250
mg
phosphate)
Magnesium (as oxide)
80
mg
Copper (as copper oxide)
0.8
mg
Chromium (as chromium
60
mcg
amino acid chelate)
Vitamin B2 (as riboflavin)
1.3
mg
Vitamin B3 (as riacin)
5
mg
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl)
2
mg
Biotin
90
mcg
Pantothenic acid (as d-calcium
5
mg
pantothenate)
Iron (as ferrous fumarate)
5
mg
Iodine (as kelp)
52
mcg
Zinc (as zinc oxide)
6
mg
Manganese (as manganese
2
mg
amino acid chelate)
Molybdenum (as sodium
30
mcg
molybdenate)
vitamin B12
6
mcg.
10. An oral nutritional composition in powdered form for reducing oxidative damage in humans said composition comprising a combination of:
adaptogens comprising astragalus, ashwagandha, cordyceps, maca root, reishi mushroom, and suma root;
superfoods comprising acerola, camu-camu, pomegranate, bilberry, blueberry, Goji, Acai, maitake, citrus bioflavonoids, and rose hips;
enzymes comprising amylase, papain, lactase, lipase, protease, and bromelain; and
probiotics comprising Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus casei , and Streptococcus thermophilus.
11. The nutritional composition of claim 10 , wherein the adaptogens further comprise schisandra.
12. The nutritional composition of claim 10 , wherein the enzymes further comprise cellulase.
13. The nutritional composition of claim 10 , wherein the adaptogens further comprise holy basil leaf.
14. The nutritional composition of claim 10 , wherein the superfoods further comprise Gingo biloba.
15. The nutritional composition of claim 10 , wherein the probiotics further comprise Lactobacillus acidophilus.