IP Library Granted Patent US 8,114,445
Granted Patent B2
US 8,114,445 · App. 12/613,443 · Granted Feb 14, 2012

Dietary supplement for promoting wellness and weight loss and methods of administering the same

Assignee: Reliv International inc.
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Patent No.
US 8,114,445
App. No.
12/613,443
Granted
Feb 14, 2012
Kind
B2
Abstract

Disclosed herein are dietary supplements for promoting wellness and weight loss in a subject. In one aspect, the method includes administering to a subject whom wishes to lose weight a dietary supplement containing an extract product of Salacia , an extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa , an extract product of French maritime pine bark, an extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium , and an extract product of Syzygium cumini , said composition being administered in an amount effective to promote wellness and weight loss in the subject.

Claims (50)

1. A method for promoting weight loss in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising:

administering to a subject a dietary supplement comprising an extract product of Salacia , an extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa , an extract product of French maritime pine bark, an extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium , and an extract product of Syzygium cumini , in amounts effective to promote weight loss in the subject.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dietary supplement further comprises a source of soluble fiber.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the soluble fiber source is selected from the group consisting of inulin, guar gum, and combinations thereof.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dietary supplement further comprises cinnamon.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dietary supplement further comprises vanadyl sulfate.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dietary supplement further comprises L-Glutathione.

7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dietary supplement further comprises coenzyme Q10.

8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dietary supplement further comprises fatty acids.

9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the fatty acids comprise omega 3 fatty acids.

10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dietary supplement further comprises alpha lipoic acid.

11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dietary supplement further comprises one or more of low fat soy flour, lecithin, xanthan gum, natural flavor, artificial flavor, and sweetening agents.

12. The method of claim 1 , comprising administering the dietary supplement to the subject daily.

13. The method of claim 1 , comprising administering a total serving of about 48 grams of the dietary supplement to the subject daily, wherein the total serving of the dietary supplement comprises the extract product of Salacia in a range of 0.1 grams to 1.0 grams, the extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa in a range of 0.005 grams to 0.03 grams, the extract product of French maritime pine bark in a range of 0.01 grams to 0.5 grams, the extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium in a range of 0.2 grams to 2.5 grams, and the extract product of Syzygium cumini in a range of 0.2 grams to 3.5 grams.

14. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dietary supplement comprises about 0.25 weight percent (wt. %) to about 2.5 wt. % of the extract product of Salacia ; about 0.01% to about 0.5 wt. % of the extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa ; about 0.01 wt. % to about 1.0 wt. % of the extract product of French maritime pine bark; about 0.5 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % of the extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium ; and about 0.5 wt. % to about 7.5 wt. % of the extract product of Syzygium cumini.

15. The method of claim 1 , further comprising mixing the dietary supplement with water prior to administering the dietary supplement to the subject.

16. A method for promoting lowering of fasting blood glucose level of a subject in need thereof, the method comprising:

administering to a subject a dietary supplement comprising an extract product of Salacia , an extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa , an extract product of French maritime pine bark, an extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium , and an extract product of Syzygium cumini , said composition being administered in amounts effective to promote lowering of fasting blood glucose level of the subject.

17. A dietary supplement for promoting weight loss in a subject, comprising:

effective amounts of an extract product of Salacia , an extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa , an extract product of French maritime pine bark, an extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium , and an extract product of Syzygium cumini.

18. The dietary supplement of claim 17 , wherein a total serving of the dietary supplement has a weight of about 48 grams and comprises the extract product of Salacia in a range of 0.1 grams to 1.0 grams, the extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa in a range of 0.005 grams to 0.03 grams, the extract product of French maritime pine bark in a range of 0.01 grams to 0.5 grams, the extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium in a range of 0.5 grams to 5.0 grams, and the extract product of Syzygium cumini in a range of 0.2 grams to 3.5 grams.

19. The dietary supplement of claim 17 , wherein the dietary supplement comprises about 0.25 weight percent (wt. %) to about 2.5 wt. % of the extract product of Salacia ; about 0.01 wt. % to about 0.5 wt. % of the extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa ; about 0.01 wt. % to about 1.0 wt. % of the extract product of French maritime pine bark; about 0.5 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % of the extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium ; and about 0.5 wt. % to about 7.5 wt. % of the extract product of Syzygium cumini.

20. The dietary supplement of claim 17 , further comprising a soluble fiber source.

21. The dietary supplement of claim 20 , wherein the soluble fiber source is selected from the group consisting of inulin, guar gum, and combinations thereof.

22. The dietary supplement of claim 17 , further comprising cinnamon.

23. The dietary supplement of claim 17 , further comprising vanadyl sulfate.

24. The dietary supplement of claim 17 , further comprising L-Glutathione.

25. The dietary supplement of claim 17 , further comprising coenzyme Q10.

26. The dietary supplement of claim 17 , further comprising fatty acids.

27. The dietary supplement of claim 17 , wherein the fatty acids comprises omega 3 fatty acids.

28. The dietary supplement of claim 17 , further comprising alpha lipoic acid.

29. The dietary supplement of claim 17 , further comprising one or more of low fat soy flour, lecithin, xanthan gum, natural flavor, artificial flavor, and sweetening agents.

30. A dietary supplement for promoting lowering of fasting blood glucose level of a subject, comprising

effective amounts of an extract product of Salacia , an extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa , an extract product of French maritime pine bark, an extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium , and an extract product of Syzygium cumini.

31. A method for promoting wellness and weight loss in a subject, the method comprising:

administering to a subject a dietary supplement comprising an extract product of Salacia , an extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa , an extract product of French maritime pine bark, an extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium , and an extract product of Syzygium cumini , the dietary supplement being administered in an amount effective to promote wellness and weight loss in the subject,

wherein the dietary supplement comprises about 0.25 weight percent (wt. %) to about 2.5 wt. % of the extract product of Salacia ; about 0.01% to about 0.5 wt. % of the extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa ; about 0.01 wt. % to about 1.0 wt. % of the extract product of French maritime pine bark; about 0.5 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % of the extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium ; and about 0.5 wt. % to about 7.5 wt. % of the extract product of Syzygium cumini.

32. The method of claim 31 , wherein a total serving of the dietary supplement has a weight of about 48 grams and comprises the extract product of Salacia in a range of 0.1 grams to 1.0 grams, the extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa in a range of 0.005 grams to 0.03 grams, the extract product of French maritime pine bark in a range of 0.01 grams to 0.5 grams, the extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium in a range of 0.5 grams to 5.0 grams, and the extract product of Syzygium cumini in a range of 0.2 grams to 3.5 grams.

33. A method for promoting wellness and lowering of fasting blood glucose level of a subject, the method comprising:

administering to a subject a dietary supplement comprising an extract product of Salacia , an extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa , an extract product of French maritime pine bark, an extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium , and an extract product of Syzygium cumini , said dietary supplement being administered in an amount effective to promote wellness and lowering of fasting blood glucose level of the subject,

wherein the dietary supplement comprises about 0.25 weight percent (wt. %) to about 2.5 wt. % of the extract product of Salacia ; about 0.01% to about 0.5 wt. % of the extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa ; about 0.01 wt. % to about 1.0 wt. % of the extract product of French maritime pine bark; about 0.5 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % of the extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium ; and about 0.5 wt. % to about 7.5 wt. % of the extract product of Syzygium cumini.

34. The method of claim 33 , wherein a total serving of the dietary supplement has a weight of about 48 grams and comprises the extract product of Salacia in a range of 0.1 grams to 1.0 grams, the extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa in a range of 0.005 grams to 0.03 grams, the extract product of French maritime pine bark in a range of 0.01 grams to 0.5 grams, the extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium in a range of 0.5 grams to 5.0 grams, and the extract product of Syzygium cumini in a range of 0.2 grams to 3.5 grams.

35. A dietary supplement for promoting wellness and weight loss in a subject, comprising:

an extract product of Salacia , an extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa , an extract product of French maritime pine bark, an extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium , and an extract product of Syzygium cumini,

wherein the dietary supplement comprises about 0.25 weight percent (wt. %) to about 2.5 wt. % of the extract product of Salacia ; about 0.01% to about 0.5 wt. % of the extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa ; about 0.01 wt. % to about 1.0 wt. % of the extract product of French maritime pine bark; about 0.5 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % of the extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium ; and about 0.5 wt. % to about 7.5 wt. % of the extract product of Syzygium cumini.

36. The dietary supplement of claim 35 , wherein a total serving of the dietary supplement has a weight of about 48 grams and comprises the extract product of Salacia in a range of 0.1 grams to 1.0 grams, the extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa in a range of 0.005 grams to 0.03 grams, the extract product of French maritime pine bark in a range of 0.01 grams to 0.5 grams, the extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium in a range of 0.5 grams to 5.0 grams, and the extract product of Syzygium cumini in a range of 0.2 grams to 3.5 grams.

37. A dietary supplement for promoting wellness and lowering of fasting blood glucose level of a subject, comprising:

an extract product of Salacia , an extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa , an extract product of French maritime pine bark, an extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium , and an extract product of Syzygium cumini,

wherein the dietary supplement comprises about 0.25 weight percent (wt. %) to about 2.5 wt. % of the extract product of Salacia ; about 0.01% to about 0.5 wt. % of the extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa ; about 0.01 wt. % to about 1.0 wt. % of the extract product of French maritime pine bark; about 0.5 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % of the extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium ; and about 0.5 wt. % to about 7.5 wt. % of the extract product of Syzygium cumini.

38. The dietary supplement of claim 37 , wherein a total serving of the dietary supplement has a weight of about 48 grams and comprises the extract product of Salacia in a range of 0.1 grams to 1.0 grams, the extract product of Lagerstroemea speciosa in a range of 0.005 grams to 0.03 grams, the extract product of French maritime pine bark in a range of 0.01 grams to 0.5 grams, the extract product of Pterocarpus marsupium in a range of 0.5 grams to 5.0 grams, and the extract product of Syzygium cumini in a range of 0.2 grams to 3.5 grams.

Assignments (3)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 13, 2015
From: BMO HARRIS BANK N.A.
To: RELIV' INTERNATIONAL INC
Reel/Frame 036784/0932 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 21, 2014
From: RELIV' INTERNATIONAL, INC.
To: BMO HARRIS BANK N.A.
Reel/Frame 032982/0173 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 11, 2009
From: HASTINGS, CARL W.
To: RELIV INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Reel/Frame 023643/0301 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 61112400 · Nov 7, 2008
Related Publication 20100119498A1 · May 13, 2010