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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2008
Filed:
May. 18, 2005
Mary A. Murray, Irvine, CA (US);
James B. Roufs, Santa Monica, CA (US);
Haeri Roh-schmidt, Ada, MI (US);
Mary A. Murray, Irvine, CA (US);
James B. Roufs, Santa Monica, CA (US);
Haeri Roh-Schmidt, Ada, MI (US);
Access Business Group International LLC, Ada, MI (US);
Abstract
A nutritional supplement composition contains inhibitors of alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase substantially in the absence of lipase inhibitors. The composition can include touchi extract and phaseolamin as the alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase inhibitor, respectively. A method of limiting the absorption of carbohydrates contained in a foodstuff includes administering the nutritional supplement composition prior to consumption of the carbohydrates, and a method promoting weight loss in an individual includes administering the nutritional supplement composition to the individual over a period of days.