# US 10,863,764 B2 · Compositions and methods for treating aging and/or improving human health > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,863,764 B2 - Document ID: US10863764B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/025,209 - Filed: 2018-07-02 - Published: 2019-01-03 - Granted: 2020-12-15 - Earliest claimed: 2017-07-03 - Applicants: Gerald E. Aardsma - Inventors: Gerald E. Aardsma - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10863764B2 ## CPC - A23L 33/15: Vitamins - A23L 33/10: using additives (addition of substantially indigestible substances A23L33/21) - A61K 9/0095: {Drinks; Beverages; Syrups; Compositions for reconstitution thereof, e.g. powders or tablets to be dispersed in a glass of water; Veterinary drenches (A61K9/0007 takes precedence; eatable gels or foams A61K9/0056; oral mucosa adhesive forms A61K9/006)} - A61K 31/662: Phosphorus acids or esters thereof having P—C bonds, e.g. foscarnet, trichlorfon - A23V 2002/00: Food compositions, function of food ingredients or processes for food or foodstuffs - A23V 2200/302: having a modulating effect on age - A23V 2200/31: having an effect on comfort perception and well-being - A23V 2250/70: Vitamins - A23L: FOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PREPARATION OR TREATMENT THEREOF (preservation thereof A23B) - A61K: PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms A61J3/00; chemical aspects of, or use of materials for deodorisation of air, for disinfection or sterilisation, or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical articles A61L; soap compositions C11D) - A23V: INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO FOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LACTIC OR PROPIONIC ACID BACTERIA USED IN FOODSTUFFS OR FOOD PREPARATION ## Abstract The invention provides a composition comprising methylphosphonic acid or a salt thereof for human consumption. The invention also provides a method for treating aging and/or improving health in a human. Methods of the invention involve providing or administering methylphosphonic acid or a salt thereof to a human in need thereof for consumption. The invention provides nutritional and pharmaceutical compositions and articles containing such compositions including, for example, a nutritional supplement, a beverage, a food substance, a prepackaged food or meal, or a nutraceutical, as well as a pharmaceutical. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A composition for human consumption comprising methylphosphonic acid or a salt thereof and an ingredient acceptable for human consumption, wherein the composition for human consumption is suitable for ingestion, suitable for systemic use, and/or non-toxic when used topically. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1, which comprises from about 1 microgram to about 1 milligram of the methylphosphonic acid or a salt thereof. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1, which comprises less than about 2.5 weight-% of the methylphosphonic acid or a salt thereof. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1, wherein the salt is a sodium, potassium, calcium or magnesium salt. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1, further comprising one or more vitamins. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition is a chewable solid. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition is a liquid. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1, which is a beverage. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1, which is a nutritional bar. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1, which is a nutritional composition wherein the ingredient acceptable for human consumption is generally regarded as safe. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1, which is a pharmaceutical composition wherein the ingredient acceptable for human consumption is a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The composition of claim 11, which is for topical or oral administration. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) A method for improving health in a human in need thereof, the method comprising providing or administering the composition of claim 1 to said human for consumption thereby improving health. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein the human has, has had, or is susceptible to an inflammatory disease, eczema, acne, headaches, or any combination thereof. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) A method for improving health in a human in need thereof, the method comprising providing or administering the composition of claim 11 to said human for consumption thereby improving health. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) A consumable article comprising the composition of claim 1, sealed packaging material within which the composition is disposed, and printed text comprising information pertaining to the composition, wherein the printed text is on the surface of the packaging material, on a label affixed to the packaging material, or provided as an accompanying insert of the article. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The article of claim 16, which is a beverage, wherein the sealed packaging material is a container effective to hold a liquid without leaking and within which the composition is disposed, wherein the composition is a beverage comprising methylphosphonic acid or a salt thereof. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The article of claim 16, which is prepackage food. ### Claim 19 A composition for human consumption consisting essentially of methylphosphonic acid or a salt thereof and one or more ingredients acceptable for human consumption, wherein the composition for human consumption is suitable for ingestion, suitable for systemic use, and/or non-toxic when used topically. ### Claim 20 A composition for human consumption comprising methylphosphonic acid or a salt thereof and one or more ingredients acceptable for human consumption, wherein the composition for human consumption is suitable for ingestion or systemic use by a human individual. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) A method for improving health in a human in need thereof, the method comprising providing or administering the composition of claim 20 to said human for consumption thereby improving health. ### Claim 22 (depends on 19) A method for improving health in a human in need thereof, the method comprising providing or administering the composition of claim 19 to said human for consumption thereby improving health.