Chewing gum containing synephrine, ephedrine and caffeine

• US 20020127189A1
• Filed: 03/12/2001
• Published: 09/12/2002
• Est. Priority Date: 03/12/2001
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: American Body Building Products LLC
• Original Assignee: American Body Building Products LLC
• Inventors: Myers, Thomas R., Felliciano, Jeffrey A., Bucci, Luke R., Shugarman, Alan
• Application Number:
  US09/803,646
• Publication Number:
  US 20020127189A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 424/48
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 4/06 characterised by the composition containing organic or inorganic compounds
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 4/068 containing plants or parts thereof, e.g. fruits, seeds, extracts containing gums A23G4/10
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 4/126 containing vitamins, antibiotics
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 9/0058 Chewing gums non-medicinal aspects, preparing chewing gum A23G4/00; chewing gum for care of the teeth or oral cavity, e.g. with breath freshener A61Q11/00

Abstract

Chewing gum compositions comprising synephrine, ephedrine and caffeine are provided. The compositions are useful for supporting thermogenesis and anorectic effects, while generating enhanced mental alertness and improved energy levels.

Claims

1. A chewing gum composition comprising synephrine, ephedrine and caffeine.

2. A composition according to claim 1, in unit dosage form.

3. A composition according to claim 2, wherein the synephrine is present in an amount of about 0.5 mg to 100 mg per dose.

4. A composition according to claim 3, wherein the synephrine is present in an amount of about 3 mg per dose.

5. A composition according to claim 2, wherein the ephedrine is present in an amount of about 0.5 mg to 100 mg per dose.

6. A composition according to claim 5, wherein the ephedrine is present in an amount of about 3-5 mg per dose.

7. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the caffeine is present in an amount of about 0.5-100 mg per dose.

8. A composition according to claim 7, wherein the caffeine is present in an amount of about 40-60 mg per dose.

9. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the chewing gum includes sugar.

10. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the chewing gum is substantially sugar-free.

11. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the chewing gum is low-calorie chewing gum.

12. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the chewing gum further comprises white willow.

13. A composition according to claim 12, wherein the white willow is present in an amount of about 0.5 mg to 3 grams.

14. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the chewing gum further comprises Schizandra chinensis in an amount of about 0.5 mg to 2 grams.

15. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the chewing gum further comprises iso-quescetin in an amount of about 0.5 mg to 1 gram.

16. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the chewing gum further comprises Quercetin in an amount of about 0.5 mg to 1 g.

17. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the chewing gum further comprises an additive selected from acesulfame-K, aspartame, saccharin, xylitol, monoammonium glycerrhizinate, glucono delta lactone, ethylmaltol, vanillin, creams, fruit flavors, and spices.

18. A method of oral delivery of synephrine, ephedrine and caffeine to a host, comprising administering a chewing gum composition comprising synephrine, ephedrine and caffeine.