Super absorption coenzyme Q10
OwnerRonald G. Udell, Siva P. Hariinventors
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Abstract
An improved soft gelatin formulation and process methodology that increases single Coenzyme Q10 molecules presented to the absorption channels of the small intestines by providing medium chain triglycerides, Vitamin E and natural beta carotene to Coenzyme Q10 in a soft gel capsule to increase the absorption thereof.
Claims20
A process for manufacturing soft gel capsules containing an improved formulation of Coenzyme Q10, said process including:
- mixing beeswax in rice bran oil, soybean oil, and Gel Oil SC to produce a first mixture;
- cooling the first mixture to below 26° C. if the first mixture is above 26° C.;
- adding Vitamin E and natural beta carotene to the first mixture when it has been cooled to at least 30° C. to form a second mixture;
- maintaining the second mixture at or below 26° C. adding Coenzyme Q10 to form a third mixture;
- mixing the third mixture for a time sufficient to assure that the third mixture is homogenous;
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- encapsulating the third mixture in a gel capsule.
A process for manufacturing soft gel capsules containing an improved formulation of Coenzyme Q10, said process including:
- mixing beeswax in rice bran oil, soybean oil, and medium chain triglycerides to produce a first mixture;
- heating the first mixture to a minimum of 60° C.;
- cooling the first mixture to below 26° C.;
- adding Vitamin E and natural beta carotene to the first mixture when it has been cooled to at least 30° C. to form a second mixture;
- maintaining the second mixture at or below 26° C.
- adding Coenzyme Q10 to form a third mixture;
- mixing the third mixture for a time sufficient to assure that the third mixture is homogenous;
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- encapsulating the third mixture in a gel capsule.
A method for increasing the basel absorption of injested CoQ10 including:
- supplying CoQ10 in a form with a maximum number of single CoQ10 molecules.
The method as defined in claim 15 wherein the CoQ10 is supplied with medium chain triglycerides in a ratio of about 5 to 8.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.