Compositions and methods for improving gastrointestinal function
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Publication Number
US-11554155-B2
Publication Date
2023-01-17
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Abstract
Compositions and methods for improving gastrointestinal function and reducing the presence of gas bubbles in a gastrointestinal tract. A composition includes an effective amount of ginger root extract for reducing gas bubbles in a gastrointestinal tract and further includes propylene glycol and sodium chloride.
Core Innovation
The invention relates to water-soluble gastrointestinal compositions comprising an effective amount of ginger root extract for reducing gas in a gastrointestinal tract of a user. The composition further includes an effective amount of propylene glycol for increasing absorption of the effective amount of the ginger root extract by the user, and an effective amount of sodium chloride for increasing absorption of the effective amount of the ginger root extract by the user in combination with the effective amount of the propylene glycol.
The described ginger root extract is associated with ginger constituents including 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol. The disclosure emphasizes formulations designed to be water soluble and includes example formulations with named components such as propylene glycol and sodium chloride, and optional additives including citric acid, ascorbic acid, and potassium sorbate.
The background problem described in the provided material is the presence of gas and gas bubbles in the gastrointestinal tract, which the compositions are intended to reduce. The document explains that the combination of ginger root extract with propylene glycol and sodium chloride is used to increase absorption of the ginger extract so that the gas-reducing effect can be achieved in the gastrointestinal tract.
Claims Coverage
The partial content provides two independent claims, one directed to a composition and one directed to a method, each built around three core inventive elements.
Ginger root extract for reducing gas in a gastrointestinal tract
An effective amount of ginger root extract for reducing gas in a gastrointestinal tract of a user.
Propylene glycol to increase absorption of ginger root extract
An effective amount of propylene glycol for increasing absorption of the effective amount of the ginger root extract by the user.
Sodium chloride to increase absorption in combination with propylene glycol
An effective amount of sodium chloride for increasing absorption of the effective amount of the ginger root extract by the user in combination with the effective amount of the propylene glycol.
Providing the composition to a user to reduce gastrointestinal gas
Providing a composition to a user for reducing gas in a gastrointestinal tract, wherein the composition comprises an effective amount of ginger root extract, an effective amount of propylene glycol, and an effective amount of sodium chloride.
Across the independent claims, the inventive concept is the same composition-based approach: ginger root extract for reducing gas in the gastrointestinal tract, with propylene glycol and sodium chloride defined to increase absorption of the ginger root extract, with sodium chloride acting in combination with propylene glycol.
Stated Advantages
Improved absorption and effectiveness of the ginger extract in reducing gas.
Use of natural ingredients (ginger root extract).
Documented Applications
Reducing gas and gas bubbles in a gastrointestinal tract of a user using a water-soluble composition containing ginger root extract, propylene glycol, and sodium chloride.
Oral administration and intravenous/intramuscular administration contexts are described for the water-soluble compositions.
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