Methods for enhancing antioxidant enzyme activity and reducing C-reactive protein levels

• US 20060008544A1
• Filed: 08/31/2005
• Published: 01/12/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 03/23/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Lifeline Nutraceuticals Corporation
• Original Assignee: Lifeline Nutraceuticals Corporation
• Inventors: Driscoll, William J., Myhill, Paul R.
• Granted Patent: US 7,579,026 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 424/756
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 2300/00 Mixtures or combinations of active ingredients, wherein at least one active ingredient is fully defined in groups A61K31/00 - A61K41/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/16 Ginkgophyta, e.g. Ginkgoaceae (Ginkgo family)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/23 Apiaceae or Umbelliferae (Carrot family), e.g. dill, chervil, coriander or cumin
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/28 Asteraceae or Compositae (Aster or Sunflower family), e.g. chamomile, feverfew, yarrow or echinacea
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/63 Oleaceae (Olive family), e.g. jasmine, lilac or ash tree
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/68 Plantaginaceae (Plantain Family)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/80 Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/81 Solanaceae (Potato family), e.g. tobacco, nightshade, tomato, belladonna, capsicum or jimsonweed
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/82 Theaceae (Tea family), e.g. camellia
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/886 Aloeaceae (Aloe family), e.g. aloe vera
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/9066 Curcuma, e.g. common turmeric, East Indian arrowroot or mango ginger
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 38/446 Superoxide dismutase (1.15)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 45/06 Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 17/02 for treating wounds, ulcers, burns, scars, keloids, or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 19/02 for joint disorders, e.g. arthritis, arthrosis
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• CPC Class Codes: A61P 3/10 for hyperglycaemia, e.g. antidiabetics
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• CPC Class Codes: A61P 39/00 : General protective or antinoxious agents
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 39/06 : Free radical scavengers or antioxidants
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• CPC Class Codes: A61P 7/06 : Antianaemics
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Abstract

An antioxidant-promoting composition that increases antioxidant defense potential in a subject is disclosed comprising Bacopa monniera extract; milk thistle extract, ashwagandha powder, green tea extract, Gotu kola powder, Ginko biloba leaf extract; Aloe vera powder; turmeric extract; and N-acetyl cysteine. The antioxidant-promoting composition of the invention safely induces cellular antioxidant potential to achieve an overall net decrease in oxidative stress without the undesirable side-effects associated with the individual components of the antioxidant-promoting composition. Also disclosed is a method for reducing the undesirable side-effects of free radicals in a subject by administering to a subject in need of such antioxidants an effective amount of antioxidant-promoting composition of the invention.

Claims

1-44. -44. (canceled)

45. A method of increasing antioxidant activity in a subject, the method comprising identifying a subject having oxidative stress and administering to the subject an effective amount of an antioxidant-promoting composition further comprising at least two compounds selected from the group consisting of Bacopa monniera extract, milk thistle extract, ashwagandha powder, green tea extract, and turmeric extract, thereby increasing the level of antioxidant enzyme activity in the plasma, erythrocytes, liver or brain of the subject, and wherein the increased enzyme activity decreases oxidative stress in the subject.

46. The method of claim 45, wherein the subject is administered from 50 mg/day to 5000 mg/day of the antioxidant-promoting composition.

47. The method of claim 45, wherein the subject is administered from 100 mg/day to 2500 mg/day of the antioxidant-promoting composition.

48. The method of claim 45, wherein the subject is administered from 250 mg/day to 1000 mg/day of the antioxidant-promoting composition.

49. The method of claim 45, wherein the composition increases the levels or activity of at least one antioxidant enzyme selected from the group consisting of:

superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase.

50. The method of claim 45, wherein the composition decreases plasma or tissue levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances in the subject.

51. The method of claim 45, wherein the composition ameliorates tissue damage in the subject resulting from oxidative stress occurring in connection with inflammation in the subject.

52. The method according to claim 51, wherein the composition ameliorates tissue damage in the subject resulting from oxidative stress occurring in connection with inflammation, the inflammation caused by an infection in the subject.

53. The method according to claim 51, wherein the composition ameliorates tissue damage in the subject resulting from oxidative stress occurring in connection with inflammation, the inflammation caused by radiation injury in the subject.

54. The method of claim 53, wherein the radiation injury occurs in the subject following therapeutic radiation doses for treatment of the subject for a cancer.

55. The method according to claim 51, wherein the composition ameliorates oxidative stress in the subject, thereby reducing plaque formation in the vasculature of the subject and thereby preventing or reducing excessive atherosclerosis or hypertension in the subject.

56. The method according to claim 51, wherein the composition ameliorates oxidative stress in the brain or neurons of the subject, thereby preventing or reducing neurological disorders in the subject.

57. The method according to claim 51, wherein the composition ameliorates tissue damage in the subject resulting from oxidative stress occurring in connection with ischemia in the subject.

58. The method of claim 57, wherein the ischemia results from a blood clot, trauma, anemia or diabetes mellitus.

59. The method of claim 57, wherein the oxidative stress results from reperfusion of an ischemic tissue in the subject.

60. The method according to claim 51, wherein the composition ameliorates tissue damage in the subject resulting from oxidative stress occurring in connection with aging.

61. The method of claim 45, wherein the composition further comprises:

at least 150 milligrams Bacopa monniera extract having 45 percent bacosides or greater;

at least 225 milligrams milk thistle extract having between 70 percent and 80 percent silymarin;

at least 150 mg ashwagandha powder;

at least 75 milligrams green tea extract having 98 percent polyphenols and 45 percent epigallocatechin gallate; and

at least 75 milligrams turmeric extract having 95 percent curcumin.

62. The method of claim 61, wherein the subject is administered from 650 mg/day to 1000 mg/day of the antioxidant-promoting composition.

63. The method according to claim 45, wherein the composition is administered daily as an oral dietary supplement.

64. The method of claim 62, wherein the composition includes one or more excipients including:

calcium carbonate;

croscarmellose sodium;

dicalcium phosphate;

magnesium stearate;

microcrystalline cellulose;

modified cellulose;

silica; and

stearic acid.

65. The method of claim 45, wherein the composition further comprises:

up to 500 milligrams Bacopa monniera extract having 45 percent bacosides or greater;

up to 750 milligrams milk thistle extract having between 70 percent and 80 percent silymarin;

up to 500 mg ashwagandha powder;

up to 500 milligrams green tea extract having 98 percent polyphenols and 45 percent epigallocatechin gallate; and

up to 500 milligrams turmeric extract having 95 percent curcumin.