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Composition and method for reducing hangover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-02-04
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Granted: 1985-01-29
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Expires: 2003-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A novel composition and method is disclosed for preventing hangover effects in humans caused by consumption of alcoholic beverages. The composition comprises thiamine, ascorbic acid, at least one of cystein or cysteic acid, and at least one flavonoid or flavonoid complex selected from hesperidin, rutin, and hesperidin-methyl-chalcone. Preferred administration is orally, before consumption of alcohol.
Inventors
- 👤 Mervin J. Moldowan
- 👤 Carol Moldowan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:38
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A composition for reducing effects associated with the consumption of ethyl alcohol by humans comprising: (a) 12% to 80% by weight ascorbic acid; (b) 5% to 70% by weight thiamine; (c) 10% to 90% by weight of a compound selected from cysteine and cysteic acid; and (d) 1.5% to 85% by weight of a flavonoid or flavonoid complex selected from the group consisting essentially of rutin, hesperidin, and hesperidin-methyl-chalcone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A composition for reducing effects associated with the consumption of ethyl alcohol by humans comprising: (a) 12% to 80% by weight ascorbic acid; (b) 5% to 70% by weight thiamine; (c) 10% to 90% by weight of a compound selected from cysteine and cysteic acid; and (d) 1.5% to 85% by weight of a flavonoid or flavonoid complex selected from the group consisting essentially of rutin, hesperidin, and hesperidin-methyl-chalcone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein ascorbic acid is present in an amount of from about 100 mg to about 5 grams, thiamine is present in an amount of from about 5 mg to about 1 gram, cysteine or cysteic acid is present in an amount of from about 10 mg to about 2 grams, and said flavonoid is present in an amount of from about 10 mg to about 1 gram.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
88 words
A method for reducing effects associated with the consumption of ethyl alcohol by humans, which comprises ingestion prior to, during, or immediately following consumption of ethyl alcohol, an effective amount of a composition comprising: (a) 12% to 80% by weight ascorbic acid; (b) 5% to 70% by weight thiamine; (c) 10% to 90% by weight of a compound selected from cysteine and cysteic acid; and (d) 1.5% to 85% by weight of a flavonoid or flavonoid complex selected from the group consisting essentially of rutin, hesperidin, and hesperidin-methyl-chalcone.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
88 words
A method for reducing effects associated with the consumption of ethyl alcohol by humans, which comprises ingestion prior to, during, or immediately following consumption of ethyl alcohol, an effective amount of a composition comprising: (a) 12% to 80% by weight ascorbic acid; (b) 5% to 70% by weight thiamine; (c) 10% to 90% by weight of a compound selected from cysteine and cysteic acid; and (d) 1.5% to 85% by weight of a flavonoid or flavonoid complex selected from the group consisting essentially of rutin, hesperidin, and hesperidin-methyl-chalcone.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said composition is ingested orally.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said composition is ingested in the form of tablets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The composition of claim 1 comprising 47% by weight ascorbic acid, 23% by weight thiamine, 5% by weight cysteine or cysteic acid, and 23% by weight of a flavonoid or flavonoid complex.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said composition comprises 47% by weight ascorbic acid, 23% by weight thiamine, 5% by weight cysteine or cysteic acid, and 23% by weight of a flavonoid or flavonoid complex.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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