Magnesium-containing food compositions

• US 8,178,132 B2
• Filed: 03/24/2008
• Issued: 05/15/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 03/22/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Neurocentria, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Magceutics, Inc.
• Inventors: Liu, Guosong, Mao, Fei
• Primary Examiner(s): PACKARD, BENJAMIN J
• Application Number:
  US12/054,371
• Publication Number:
  US 20080248137A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,513 Days
• Field of Search: 424/410, 424/682
• US Class Current: 424/682
• CPC Class Codes: A23L 33/15 Vitamins
• CPC Class Codes: A23L 33/16 Inorganic salts, minerals or trace elements
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2002/00 Food compositions, function of food ingredients or processes for food or foodstuffs
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2200/322 having an effect on the health of the nervous system or on mental function
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2250/161 Magnesium
• 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 31/191 having two or more hydroxy groups, e.g. gluconic acid
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 31/194 having two or more carboxyl groups, e.g. succinic, maleic or phthalic acid
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 33/06 Aluminium, calcium or magnesium; Compounds thereof , e.g. clay
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 33/14 Alkali metal chlorides; Alkaline earth metal chlorides
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 35/20 Milk; Whey; Colostrum
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 45/06 Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/19 containing inorganic ingredients
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 9/0019 Injectable compositions; Intramuscular, intravenous, arterial, subcutaneous administration; Compositions to be administered through the skin in an invasive manner non-active ingredients are additionally classified in A61K47/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 9/0053 Mouth and digestive tract, i.e. intraoral and peroral administration rectal administration A61K9/0031
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 9/0073 Sprays or powders for inhalation; Aerolised or nebulised preparations generated by other means than thermal energy; nasal sprays A61K9/0043; inhalation of vapours of volatile or heated drugs, e.g. essential oils or nicotine, A61K9/007; devices A61M
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 9/20 Pills, tablets, discs, rods A61K9/0004, A61K9/0007, A61K9/0056, A61K9/0065 take precedence; for reconstitution of a drink A61K9/0095
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 9/48 Preparations in capsules, e.g. of gelatin, of chocolate A61K9/0004 takes precedence; bite capsules A61K9/0056
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 25/00 Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 25/16 Anti-Parkinson drugs
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 25/18 : Antipsychotics, i.e. neuroleptics; Drugs for mania or schizophrenia
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 25/22 : Anxiolytics
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 25/24 : Antidepressants
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 25/28 : for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 3/00 : Drugs for disorders of the metabolism of the blood or the extracellular fluid A61P7/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 3/02 : Nutrients, e.g. vitamins, minerals
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 3/10 : for hyperglycaemia, e.g. antidiabetics
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 43/00 : Drugs for specific purposes, not provided for in groups A61P1/00-A61P41/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 9/12 : Antihypertensives
• CPC Class Codes: A61Q 15/00 : Anti-perspirants or body deodorants deodorisation of air A61L9/00

Abstract

A composition for administration to a subject, such as oral administration to a subject, for example, has been provided. Such a composition may comprise at least one magnesium-counter ion compound. A magnesium-counter ion composition described herein may be useful for any of a variety of applications provided herein, such as maintaining, enhancing, and/or improving health, nutrition, and/or another condition of a subject, and/or cognitive, learning, and/or memory function. A magnesium-counter ion composition provided herein may be useful for administration to a subject presenting magnesium deficiency, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer'"'"'s disease, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ALS, Parkinson'"'"'s disease, diabetes, migraine, anxiety disorder, mood disorder, and/or hypertension. A kit, method, and other associated technology are also provided.

Claims

1. A food composition comprising a food carrier and magnesium threonate.

2. The food composition of claim 1, wherein said food composition is packaged as a beverage.

3. The food composition of claim 1, wherein said food composition is packaged as a solid food.

4. The food composition of claim 1, wherein said food composition is packaged as semi-solid food.

5. The food composition of claim 1, wherein said food composition is packaged as a food product selected from the group consisting of a snack bar, cereal product, bakery product, and dairy product.

6. The food composition of claim 1, wherein said food carrier is milk.

7. The food composition of claim 1, wherein said food composition is a soft drink.

8. A food composition comprising:

a. an effective amount of magnesium threonate for modulating cognitive function or a neurological disorder in a subject in need thereof; and

b. a food carrier.

9. The food composition of claim 8 that is packaged as a beverage.

10. The food composition of claim 8 that is packaged as a solid food.

11. The food composition of claim 8 that is packaged as semi-solid food.

12. The food composition of claim 8 that is packaged as a food product selected from the group consisting of a snack bar, cereal product, bakery product, and dairy product.

13. The food composition of claim 8, wherein the magnesium threonate is present in an amount effective to enhance short-term memory or long-term memory.

14. The food composition of claim 8, wherein the magnesium threonate is present in an amount effective to ameliorate dementia.

15. The food composition of claim 8, wherein the magnesium threonate is present in an amount effective to ameliorate depression.

16. A food supplement comprising magnesium threonate and a food additive agent.

17. A method of preparing the food supplement of claim 16, comprising mixing magnesium threonate with the food additive agent.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein the food additive agent is selected from the group consisting of a sweetening agent, a flavoring agent, a coloring agent, a filling agent, a binding agent, a lubricating agent, and a preservative agent.