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Dietary Supplement for the Treatment of Acid Reflux and Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD/GERD)

a technology for oesophageal reflux and dietary supplements, which is applied in the field of commercial food supplement manufacture, can solve the problems of affecting the overall health, affecting the quality of life of people, and increasing the risk of oesophageal adenocarcinoma, so as to improve the health of the gut lining, improve the effect of water retention and high in essential micronutrients

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-02-21
KFSU PTY LTD
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Benefits of technology

The invention is a process for extracting sugar cane fibre that reduces adverse allergic effects and retains biologically active molecules in the fibre. The fibre is a true lignose, hemicellulose, and cellulose combination, like the total dietary fibres found in most vegetables. By using a wet diffusion step to separate sugars from residual fibre material, the fibre retains water retention properties and nutrient content. The resulting fibre is high in essential micronutrients, can improve gut lining health, and protect micronutrients from other foods. The features of the fibre also make it more similar to whole vegetables and can lower the GI of most foods. The invention has a unique combination of soluble and insoluble fibre characteristics, making it ideal for a healthy diet. The process also allows for flexible product formats for individuals suffering acid reflux or GORD.

Problems solved by technology

The symptoms of GORD are associated with a decreased health-related quality of life and an increased risk of oesophageal adenocarcinoma.
Despite the impact of GORD symptoms on an individual's life, many sufferers do not consult a physician and attempt self-medication.
Antacids neutralize the acids in the stomach but are not recommended for frequent events as suffered by patients with GORD, as they interfere with overall stomach function if used for long periods of time.

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example 1

[0049]In this example, 0.5-2.0 g of the active fibre is added to a flavouring medium and pressed into a pellet. The pellets are prepared at a formulation level such that the dose may be varied according to the patient's requirements to reduce the symptoms of Acid Reflux or GORD without incurring negative effects. The pellet may be taken during an attack or immediately before or after a meal.

example 2

[0050]In this example the active fibre is mixed with a flavoured drink (for example a non-acidic fruit juice or milk) and pasteurised for sterility (1-5 g per 100-250 ml). A drink prepared in this mariner is a convenient, ready-to-consume product to be taken to relieve symptoms of Acid Reflux or with meals.

example 3

[0051]In this example the supplement is prepared as an easy-to-measure powder with or without flavours, stabilisers and inert filler, formulated specifically to be combined with water. Specifically, the active fibre could be mixed with a dry flavour component and an inert filler to form easy-to-use granules. The dose (1-5 g) would be in a convenient single-serve sachet or in a multi-dose bulk pack. This example is best suited to allow reduced meal size, as the granules can be mixed with water (thereby allowing less food to be consumed each meal).

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Abstract

Use of dietary fibre material extracted from sugar cane in the manufacture of a food product that is formulated to ameliorate the effects of acid reflux and extended symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. The product ameliorates both the acute and long term symptoms of both conditions.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The invention relates to the field of commercial food supplement manufacture. In particular, the invention relates to a dietary supplement, the use of said supplement in the diet of an individual, and the method of manufacture of said supplement.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Acid Reflux or Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux (GOR) is a condition suffered by many individuals at some point in their lives, with some estimates suggesting 60-70% of the population suffering from reflux in any 12 month period. A more severe and chronic progression is diagnosed as Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD; also known as GERD) approximately 60,000 people are hospitalised with severe GORD a year in Australia alone. The Montreal Definition and Classification of GORD is a condition which develops when the reflux of stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms or complications. Contrary to popular belief, people who lead healthy lifestyles are only slightly less likely to develop GOR...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61K36/899A23L33/21A61K9/00
CPCA23L33/21A61K9/0053A61K9/0095A61K36/899A23V2002/00A61K2236/51A61P1/04A23V2200/32A23V2250/5116
Inventor EDWARDS, GORDONBALL, MALCOLM
Owner KFSU PTY LTD
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