Composition of
The invention relates to a herbal composition derived from Mangifera indica . Methods of making and using the composition for the management of obesity are also contemplated.
1. A composition comprising:
about 22% mangiferin,
about 4% catechin,
about 3% epicatechin
about 0.4% quercetin dihydrate,
4.5+/−0.42% gallic acid;
0.93+/−0.23% 3,4 dihydroxy benzoic acid;
1.2+/−0.34% methyl gallate;
2.31+/−0.73% propyl gallate;
0.48+/−0.08% pyrogallol;
1.43+/−0.07% parahydroxy benzoic acid;
0.33+/−0.06% vanillic acid;
0.82+/−0.13% syringic acid;
0.12+/−0.02% ferulic acid;
0.76+/−0.14% ethyl gallate; and
0.16+/−0.05% ellagic acid;
wherein said composition has a total flavonoid content of about 29% and a total polyphenol content of about 19%, and
wherein said composition is in an administration form selected from the group consisting of: a pill, tablet, capsule, lozenge, chewing gum, emulsion, topical patch, buccal patch, and gummy.
2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said composition further comprises an excipient.
3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said composition further comprises a sweetener, aromatic, flavoring, or combinations thereof.
4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said composition further comprises a mineral, protein, amino acid, carbohydrate, or combinations thereof.
5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said composition inhibits lipase activity by about 52% at a concentration of about 100 μg/ml in vitro.