JP2020068776A - Charcoal-containing composition - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a charcoal-containing composition that exhibits a useful effect, has good dispersion characteristics and is easily soluble in water.SOLUTION: Provided is a charcoal-containing composition in which at least one of activated charcoal or edible charcoal by 3 to 70% and inulin by 5 to 95% in weight ratio are mixed. The charcoal-containing composition may further be mixed with Gagome kelp powder in a weight ratio of 10 to 40%. Also, citric acid may be mixed in a weight ratio of 0.3 to 30%, and ocean deep water may further be mixed in a weight ratio of 0.3 to 30%. Amorphous water-soluble silicon (hydrous silica/hydrous silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid) may further be mixed in a weight ratio of 0.01 to 5%, fulvic acid may further be mixed in a weight ratio of 0.01 to 5%, and, further, seaweed powder may further be mixed in a weight ratio of 0.01 to 5%.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

  The present invention relates to a charcoal-containing composition containing charcoal of at least one of activated charcoal and edible charcoal.

  BACKGROUND ART Heretofore, there has been proposed a method of using activated carbon to remove harmful substances and waste products from the body to restore a healthy state. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an oral composition capable of easily and quickly reducing the amount of harmful substances and waste products that accumulate in the body and are generated, while preventing reduction of the amount of useful substances. There is. This oral composition contains an adsorbent and an ester of glycerol with a long-chain fatty acid having 10 to 40 carbon atoms. Further, for example, Patent Document 2 discloses an oral composition capable of easily removing harmful substances and waste products that accumulate in the living body and are generated from the living body in a short time. This oral composition contains activated carbon, a water-swelling substance having a swelling rate of 45% or more, and a large intestine-stimulating laxative.

  In recent years, supplements using activated charcoal have been attracting attention.By mixing granular supplements containing activated charcoal into drinks or sprinkling them on food, the activated charcoal is taken into the body, and the detoxification action from inside the body is achieved. There are ways to encourage it.

JP, 2010-235538, A JP, 2010-083820, A

  However, the combination of activated carbon and / or edible charcoal with any other material has not yet been fully elucidated. Further, when at least one of activated charcoal and edible charcoal is ingested, even if mixed with water, the charcoal floats or precipitates in water, and it is not easy to uniformly disperse the charcoal. Therefore, as a beverage in which at least one of activated charcoal and edible charcoal is dispersed, it cannot be said that matured products exist, and "technology for uniformly dispersing and dissolving charcoal in water" was expected. ..

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and at least one of activated carbon and edible charcoal exhibits a very useful effect, and also provides a charcoal-containing composition that has good dispersion characteristics and is easily soluble in water. The purpose is to do.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention takes the following means. That is, the charcoal-containing composition of the present invention is a charcoal-containing composition containing at least one of activated carbon and edible charcoal, wherein at least one of activated charcoal and edible charcoal is 3% to 70% and inulin is 5%. % To 95% by weight.

  (2) Further, the charcoal-containing composition of the present invention is characterized in that gagome kelp powder is further mixed in a weight ratio of 10% to 40%.

  (3) Further, the charcoal-containing composition of the present invention is characterized in that citric acid is further mixed in a weight ratio of 0.3% to 30%.

  (4) Further, the charcoal-containing composition of the present invention is characterized in that deep sea water is further mixed in a weight ratio of 0.3% to 30%.

  (5) Further, the charcoal-containing composition of the present invention further comprises amorphous water-soluble silicon (hydrous silica / hydrous silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid) in a weight ratio of 0.01% to 5%. It is characterized by being mixed.

  (6) Further, the charcoal-containing composition of the present invention is characterized in that fulvic acid is further mixed in a weight ratio of 0.01% to 5%.

  (7) Further, the charcoal-containing composition of the present invention is characterized by being further mixed in a weight ratio of seaweed powder of 0.01% to 5%.

  According to the present invention, since at least one charcoal of activated charcoal or edible charcoal and inulin are contained, it is possible to produce a synergistic effect as a whole by fusing these components and maintaining individual characteristics. In addition, it becomes extremely easy to disperse when dissolved in water.

It is a figure which shows the effect of the deep sea water powder on the growth of commercially available yogurt A bacteria. It is a figure which shows the effect of the deep sea water powder on the growth of the commercially available yogurt B bacteria. It is a figure which shows the effect which addition of deep sea water powder gives to the growth of intestinal lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus gasseri JCM1131). It is a figure which shows a mode that the silicon content in the human aorta changes with age. It is a figure which shows the comparison of 2 types and 3 types of collagen production rate (relative ratio which made 100% non-addition). It is a figure which shows the comparison of 2 types and 3 types of collagen production rate (relative ratio which made 100% non-addition). It is a figure which shows the comparison of 2 products and 3 products of the hyaluronic acid production rate (relative ratio which made 100% non-addition) in the test section of collagen 31.25 microgram / mL. It is a figure which shows the comparison of 2 products and 3 products of the hyaluronic acid production rate (relative ratio which made 100% of non-addition) in the test section of collagen 125 microgram / mL. It is a figure which shows the comparison of 2 products and 3 products of the hyaluronic acid production rate (relative ratio which made 100% of non-addition) in the test section of collagen 500 microgram / mL. It is a figure which shows the model of the whereabouts of water-soluble silicon. It is a figure which shows the function of water-soluble ionized silicon. It is a figure which shows the model of a "food chain." It is a figure which shows the model of the whereabouts of fulvic acid.

  The present inventors focused on the usefulness of coconut shell activated carbon, contained inulin, further contained gagome kelp powder, citric acid, deep sea water, and further contained water-soluble silicon (metasilicic acid, or orthosilicic acid, etc.). Hydrous silica / hydrous silicic acid), fulvic acid, seaweed powder, and deep ocean water, water-soluble silicon (hydrous silica / hydrous silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid), fulvic acid, hydrogen in seaweed powder By carrying out the supporting process, it has been found that these components fuse together, and while maintaining the individual characteristics, a synergistic effect is produced as a whole, leading to the present invention.

  That is, the charcoal-containing composition of the present invention is a charcoal-containing composition containing at least one of activated carbon and edible charcoal, wherein at least one of activated charcoal and edible charcoal is 3% to 70% and inulin is 5%. % To 95% by weight.

  As a result, the present inventors have made it possible for these components to fuse with each other, while maintaining individual characteristics, to generate a synergistic effect as a whole, and further improve the dispersion characteristics. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described.

  In the present embodiment, the “charcoal-containing composition” according to the present invention is referred to as “hydrocharcoal”. This hydrocharcoal is a "functional edible charcoal (registered trademark)" made of functional coconut shell activated carbon, Ina Akamatsu Myotan (registered trademark), Kamakura Keitake charcoal (registered trademark), Kishu Bincho activated carbon, or edible charcoal. 3% to 70% and inulin are mixed in a weight ratio of 5% to 95%. In addition, in the present embodiment, an example in which functional coconut shell activated carbon (hereinafter, referred to as “coconut shell activated carbon”) is used as the functional edible carbon is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this and other It is also possible to use at least one of the activated carbon or edible charcoal, such as Ina Akamatsu Myotan charcoal, Kamakura silica bamboo charcoal, ume seed charcoal, Kishu Bincho activated charcoal, or a mixture thereof. Gagome kelp powder is further mixed in a weight ratio of 10% to 40%, citric acid is further mixed in a weight ratio of 0.3% to 30%, and deep sea water is further mixed in a weight ratio of 0.3% to 30%. ing.

  The effect of coconut shell activated carbon is widely known, but the inventors independently verified the effect. Hereinafter, the results of the inventors' verification of the effects of the activated carbon of coconut shell will be described. In the following verification examples, the weight ratio of coconut shell activated carbon may be 100%, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be about 10%. Therefore, the sample is described as “sample containing coconut shell activated carbon”.

[Verification example 1 for coconut shell activated carbon]
An “adsorption test of oral bacteria” was performed using a sample containing coconut shell activated carbon according to the present embodiment and Ina Akamatsu Myocarbon of Comparative Example. The medium used is "Nissui Compact Dry TC" manufactured by Nissui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and the bacterial solution used is "saliva of a 70-year-old man who is pointed out to have periodontal disease". The test method is as follows: (a) After diluting saliva, which is a used bacterial solution, with physiological saline 10 times, it is filtered using a filter paper (Advantech filter paper No. 2), and (b) 1 g of the sample is added to 10 mL, Mix for 3 minutes. (C) After waiting for the precipitation of charcoal, 1 mL of the supernatant was taken, diluted and inoculated into the medium. The results are as follows.

  It has been clarified that the specimen containing the coconut shell activated carbon according to the present embodiment can adsorb oral bacteria at an adsorption rate close to 100%. Ina Akamatsu Myotan, which is a comparative example, also showed a high adsorption rate for oral bacteria, but the sample containing coconut shell activated carbon according to the present embodiment was superior.

[Verification example 2 for coconut shell activated carbon]
An “acrylamide adsorption test” was carried out using a sample containing coconut shell activated carbon according to the present embodiment (coconut shell activated carbon powder) and Ina Akamatsu Myotan Carbon Powder of Comparative Example. The equipment used is the SHIMADZU TOC-V CSN (total organic carbon meter). The test method was as follows: (a) 30 mg of acrylamide was dissolved in 200 mL of distilled water, (b) 1 g of the sample and the comparative example were added to 45 mL of acrylamide aqueous solution, and (c) after stirring for 30 minutes, at a rotation speed of 8000 rpm. After centrifugation for 10 minutes, the supernatant was filtered with a filter. (D) The concentration of this filtrate was measured using a TOC meter. The results are as follows.

  It was revealed that the sample containing coconut shell activated carbon (coconut shell activated carbon powder) according to the present embodiment can adsorb acrylamide at an adsorption rate of 90% or more. Acrylamide is contained in instant coffee and potato chips and is known as a carcinogenic harmful substance, but by using coconut shell activated carbon or hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment, acrylamide is removed at a high rate. can do. The comparative example, Ina Akamatsu Myotan Powder, also showed a high adsorption rate for acrylamide, but the sample containing coconut shell activated carbon according to the present embodiment was superior.

[Verification example 3 for coconut shell activated carbon]
An “adsorption test of lipid peroxide” was performed using a sample containing the activated coconut shell carbon according to the present embodiment, a comparative example Ina Akamatsu myocarbon, and a comparative example Kamakura kei bamboo charcoal. The equipment used is "UV-2600 UV-visible near-infrared spectrophotometer manufactured by Shimadzu". The reagents used are trichloroacetic acid, thiobarbituric acid (TBA), n-butyl alcohol and malondialdehyde. The lipid peroxide to be adsorbed in this test is a very unstable substance and decomposes to produce malondialdehyde. In this test, malondialdehyde was adsorbed. The test method was as follows: (a) To 100 mL of 20 ppm malondialdehyde, 1 g of the sample was added and stirred for 3 minutes, (b) filtered with filter paper (Advantech 2B), and (c) what was developed by the TBA method at 535 nm. Absorbance was measured. The same measurements were performed for Ina Akamatsu Myotan Charcoal of Comparative Example and Kamakura Keitake Charcoal of Comparative Example. The results are as follows.

  It was revealed that the sample containing the activated carbon of coconut shell according to the present embodiment can adsorb malondialdehyde at an adsorption rate of 90% or more. From this, it was found that the lipid peroxide adsorption capacity was also extremely high. It was found that the comparative example, Ina Akamatsu Myoken, and the comparative example, Kamakura kei bamboo charcoal also adsorb malondialdehyde, but the sample containing the coconut shell activated carbon according to the present embodiment was overwhelmingly superior.

[Verification example 4 for coconut shell activated carbon]
A “trihalomethane adsorption test” was performed using a sample containing the activated coconut shell carbon according to the present embodiment, a comparative example, Ina Akamatsu Myoken, and a comparative example, Kamakura Kei bamboo charcoal. Here, the adsorption capacity of chloroform, which is the most representative trihalomethane, was measured. The equipment used is “Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer QP5050A” manufactured by Shimadzu Corporation. The reagent used is "Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd. special grade chloroform". The test method was as follows: (a) Chloroform 20 ppm solution was prepared, (b) Chromatography tube was charged with 2 g of the sample in layers, and (a) Chloroform 20 ppm solution was gently poured from above, (c) Permeation The solution was applied to GSMS and analyzed. The same measurement was performed for the comparative example. The results are as follows.

  In the above table, the adsorption rate of “> 99.9” indicates that almost all of the adsorption has taken place. It was clarified that the sample containing the coconut shell activated carbon according to the present embodiment can adsorb trihalomethane at an adsorption rate of almost 100%. Also, in other comparative examples, a very good trihalomethane adsorption rate could be confirmed. Since the standard value of trihalomethane in tap water is 0.1 ppm, this test means that the adsorption test was conducted at a concentration 200 times the standard value. Although the amount of trihalomethane in tap water may increase or decrease depending on the heating conditions, it is considered that the sample containing the coconut shell activated carbon according to the present embodiment can sufficiently adsorb trihalomethane.

[Verification example 5 for coconut shell activated carbon]
A "residual chlorine adsorption test" was performed using a sample containing the activated coconut shell carbon according to the present embodiment, a comparative example Ina Akamatsu Myoken, and a comparative example Kamakura Siambo bamboo. The reagents used are “Packtest residual chlorine manufactured by Kyoritsu Riken Co., Ltd.” and “commercial hypochlorous acid”. The test method is as follows: (a) dilute sodium hypochlorite to 5 ppm (50 times the standard value of tap water, 0.1 ppm), (b) put filter paper (Advantech 2) on the funnel, and sample 1 g. 100 mL of the diluted solution of (a) sodium hypochlorite was poured from above, and (c) the permeated solution was measured by the pack test. The same measurement was performed for the comparative example. In addition, as the “filter paper blank”, the one in which the sodium hypochlorite diluted solution (a) was passed through the filter paper was measured. The results are as follows.

  It was revealed that the sample containing the coconut shell activated carbon according to the present embodiment can adsorb residual chlorine at an adsorption rate of 100%. Also, in other comparative examples, a very good adsorption rate of residual chlorine could be confirmed.

[Verification example 6 for coconut shell activated carbon]
BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a method of sending microorganisms such as lactic acid bacteria into the human body (eg, intestines) using charcoal has been known. In this method, powdered charcoal is dried, sterilized, and mixed with yogurt, lactic acid bacteria drink, natto, kimchi, etc., and with the passage of time, materials up to micron-sized holes existing on the surface of charcoal can be used. Wait until the water has penetrated, then drink this mixture. As a result, microorganisms such as lactic acid bacteria can be delivered to the intestine while being protected by charcoal. The inventors of the present invention focused on this fact, and since "coconut shell activated carbon / Ina Akamatsu Myocoal" has high porosity, it was used as a sample, and useful microorganisms such as lactic acid bacteria were put into the intestine while alive. We independently verified the delivery protection and transportation functions.

  Lactic acid bacteria, bifidobacteria, and butyric acid bacteria were immersed in a dilute hydrochloric acid solution like gastric acid, and the number of cells mixed with the sample and the number of non-mixed cells were measured, and the difference in their protective / transporting functions was measured. The test method is (a) suspending one colony in 50 mL of sterilized physiological saline based on the colonies of each bacterial species to prepare the original bacterial solution, and (b) adding 0.1 g of the sample to 10 mL of the original bacterial solution. Divided into non-added group and 0.2 mL of diluted hydrochloric acid, and allowed to stand for 30 minutes. (C) Butyric acid bacterium (C.butyruicum) and Bifidobacterium (B.pseudolongum) were added to GAM medium. The lactic acid bacterium (L. acidophilus) was applied to an LGB medium and anaerobically cultured for 48 hours to measure the number of bacteria. The results are as follows.

  As described above, in each test group, the number of viable bacteria in the test group to which the sample was administered was detected more than that in the non-addition group. As a result, by suspending dispersible charcoal in water, it may have a protective / transporting function of delivering useful microorganisms such as lactic acid bacteria to the intestines in a living state, that is, a function as a carrier for maintaining the viable cell count. It became clear. From this, it is presumed that the carbon molecular structure inhibits the pH factor involved in cell destruction, and as a result, the mixture of live bacterial preparation and dispersible charcoal is affected by gastric acid and the like. It is possible to realize a supplement that enhances the ability to pass without passing through. The charcoal according to the present embodiment can be in the form of powder as well as granules dispersed in water.

  Further, the hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment contains 5% to 95% by weight of inulin. Inulin is a kind of polysaccharides produced by plants of the family Asteraceae, and is excellent in nutrition. Therefore, inulin has been increasingly used in foods in recent years. In other words, inulin belongs to sugars such as sugar and starch, but since humans do not have an enzyme that decomposes inulin, even if inulin containing food is ingested, it is hardly absorbed and excreted out of the body. Therefore, inulin is classified into a water-soluble dietary fiber, and is known to become fructooligosaccharide when fermented and decomposed in the intestine. Inulin becomes a gel when it absorbs water in the intestine, and has a function of suppressing absorption of carbohydrates inoculated together. In addition, since it becomes food for good bacteria in the intestine, it has an effect of adjusting the intestinal environment and is often used for diet foods. Ingestion of inulin by humans is expected to improve the intestinal environment and suppress blood glucose / cholesterol elevation.

  Further, the hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment contains 10% to 40% by weight of Gagome kelp powder. As a result, a hair-growth effect is expected when used on the human body. That is, in recent years, it has been scientifically clarified that a component called "fucoidan" contained in seaweed contributes to hair growth. "Fucoidan" can be extracted from a plurality of different seaweeds such as kelp, seaweed, and mozuku, and it has been known that fucodine, which is a gagome kelp, exhibits a high hair-growing effect. Gagome kelp is a kelp that can be collected only in a limited part of Hokkaido, and Gagome kelp fucoidan extracted from this kelp is said to have a much higher hair growth effect than fucoidan extracted from other seaweeds. ing. More specifically, the foreshore of Minamikayabe in Hakodate, where Gagome kelp is produced, is shallow and has high illuminance, and the cold and warm currents combine to provide a suitable water temperature for kelp cultivation. It is said that good conditions such as rich acid rock terrain, nutrients from broad-leaved forests, minerals flowing from 30 large and small rivers, and minerals grow good kelp.

  Recent research shows that Gagome kelp has three types of fucoidan, “F-fucoidan”, “U-fucoidan” and “G-fucoidan”, and among them, “F-fucoidan” has a particularly strong hair-growing effect. There is. Gagome kelp fucoidan is said to increase hair growth factor production and promote hair matrix proliferation. This growth factor is a type of protein called "FGF-7" and is said to extend the growth period of the human hair cycle and extend the hair growth period. Since the hair can grow by the length of the growing period, it is possible to grow thick and strong hair. In addition, it also has the effect of moving hair roots that have entered the telogen phase to the growth phase earlier, and it is possible to further extend the hair growth period. In addition, it is said that Gakome kelp has a high moisturizing effect peculiar to seaweeds, keeps the scalp moist, and maintains a good scalp environment.

  It is known that Gagome kelp contains iodine and silicon in addition to fucoidan. A large amount of iodine is contained in seafloor sediments and is incorporated into seaweed. Further, it is known that silicon also has a positive effect on healthy growth due to the growth environment of Gagome kelp as described above. Silicon is present in the nails, hair, bones, cell membranes, etc. of the human body and has the function of strengthening the tissue through the core and the function of protecting cells from oxidation and saccharification. In addition to Gagome kelp, a seaweed-derived material such as akamoku, mekabu, kanashi, and seaweed dals may be used.

  Next, the hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment contains 0.3% to 30% by weight of citric acid. Citric acid is a weak acid having three carboxyl groups and is contained in citrus fruits (tangerines, limes, lemons, grapefruits, etc.). In addition, since it has a sour taste, it is often used as a food additive. Citric acid is a constituent component of the “citric acid cycle” in vivo, and is often used as a supplement mainly for the purpose of energy production by the citric acid cycle.

  It is known that citric acid has various effects, and mainly has a fatigue recovery effect, a beautiful skin effect, and a hair growth effect. For example, "human hair" is weakly acidic, but shampoo is weakly alkaline, so washing the hair may disrupt the pH balance. After washing the hair with shampoo, the hair may squeak, which means that the hair has become alkaline. Citric acid is useful in reversing this condition. It is possible to restore the condition of the hair by neutralizing the hair that has been inclined to be alkaline with citric acid. By using citric acid as a rinse after shampoo, it restores the condition of the hair, improves the feel of the hair, and promotes blood circulation and softens the scalp. In addition, it is said to be effective in preventing thinning hair and hair loss and improving split ends and broken hair.

  The hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment contains 0.3% to 30% by weight of deep sea water. Deep-sea water is generally understood to be seawater having a depth of 200 m or more, and is characterized by cleanliness, rich inorganic nutrient salts, and low-temperature stability with respect to surface water. In other words, deep sea water is not affected by river water polluted by human wastewater, so there is no pollution by chemical substances, sunlight does not reach, and plankton etc. do not grow. It is less than one thousandth. In addition, compared with surface water, it is rich in inorganic nutrient salts necessary for phytoplankton growth, and further has a characteristic that the water temperature and the components contained therein hardly change and the water quality is stable.

  In the hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment, deep ocean water is reduced by hydrogen. By carrying out the reduction treatment using hydrogen, hydrogen is stored, and when it is dissolved in water, the coconut shell activated carbon is rapidly dispersed. In the present embodiment, deep ocean water is subjected to reduction treatment with hydrogen and then mixed with coconut shell activated carbon or the like, but the present invention is not limited to this, and carbon-containing It is also possible to carry out a reduction treatment with hydrogen after the composition is completed. In the present invention, deep sea water does not necessarily have to be reduced with hydrogen. For the sake of convenience, deep ocean water may be handled in the form of powder, but the present invention is not limited to powder.

  Further, in the hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment, amorphous water-soluble silicon (hydrous silica / hydrous silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid) is further mixed in a weight ratio of 0.01% to 5%. Is also good. Silicon is contained in various parts of the human body such as skin, bones, hair, nails, blood vessels, cell walls, etc.Since silicon is used to hold healthy skin, strong bones, supple hair, and shiny nails, I know it is needed. The hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment can enhance the anti-aging effect by containing silicon.

Here, silicon and its related substances will be described. Here, on the basis of the international atomic weight table (2010), the atomic weight "S _i 28.0855", "H 1.00794", as "O 15.9994" rounding off decimal places. Silicon is represented by _{"S i",} atomic weight is 28.09. The amount of silicon required for the human body per day is “10 to 40 mg”, and the intake standard amount is used as silicon. Next, silica is also called silicic acid anhydride silicic acid, silicon dioxide, represented by _"S i _{O 2",} a molecular weight of 60.09 (28.09 + 16.00 × 2 = 60.09). Although it is anhydrous and not water-soluble silicon that is easily absorbed by the body, it is sometimes called "silica" as another name for water-soluble silicon because of the good sound of the word "silica". However, water-soluble silicon (hydrous silica / hydrous silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid) and silica (silicic anhydride) are different substances according to the following molecular formulas and molecular weights. Silica (silicic acid / anhydrous silicic acid) is hydrated and one H ₂ O is added to metasilicic acid, and further hydrated and one H ₂ O is added to orthosilicic acid, which is taken up by the living body. It becomes easier to be effectively utilized. Water-soluble silicon is hydrous silica (hydrous silicic acid), and refers to a substance in the form of metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid. Water-insoluble silica (silica, silicic acid, silicic acid anhydride) that composes mountains and rocks bonds with H ₂ O and melts out, turning into metasilicic acid. Further hydration progresses (addition of H ₂ O), changes to orthosilicic acid that is more easily absorbed by the living body, reaches the ocean, and is taken up by the “phytoplankton diatom”, which is the bottom of the food chain, to be linked to the living body. Utilization is progressing. Again, the "drinking silica derived from hot springs and springs" used in mineral water is "water-soluble silicon" that melts out from rocks (silica, silicic acid and silicic acid anhydride), and is a hot spring ingredient for beautiful skin. It refers to "metasilicic acid (hydrous silica, hydrous silicic acid)" or "orthosilicic acid", which has been used as a drinking spring for many years. As a result, “silicon / silica” = “28.09 / 60.09” = “0.47” times. Further, “silica / silicon” = “60.09 / 28.09” = “2.14” times, and from these facts, silicic acid (silica, S _i O ₂ ) = silicon (S _i ) × 1 /0.47= silicon the _{(S i)} × 2.14 (based on the conversion value of the Japan food Research Laboratories used).

Next, metasilicic acid is represented by "H ₂ S _i O ₃ ", and has a molecular weight of 78.1 (1 × 2 + 28.09 + 16.00 × 3 = 30.09 + 48.0 = 78.09). From this, it can be said that the metasilicic acid is the one in which silica (silicic acid, silicon dioxide) is hydrated and changed to “H ₂ O + S _i O ₂ = H ₂ S _i O ₃ ”.
In addition, the following relationships are found.
“Silicone / metasilicic acid” = “28.09 / 78.09” = “0.36” times “metasilicic acid / silicon” = “78.09 / 28.09” = “2.78” times “silica / metasilicate” Acid ”=“ 60.09 / 7.09 ”=“ 0.77 ”times“ Metasilicic acid / silica ”=“ 78.09 / 60.09 ”=“ 1.30 ”times

Next, orthosilicic acid is represented by “H4S _i O4”, and the molecular weight is 78.1 (1 × 4 + 28.09 + 16.00 × 4 = 32.09 + 64.0 = 96.09). Compared with the above molecular formula of metasilicic acid, it takes a hydrated form with “H ₂ O” added. Silicic acid exists mainly in the form of “orthosilicic acid (H4S _i O4)”, and its biogeochemical cycle is controlled by diatoms. This “orthosilicic acid (H4S _i O4)” is “S _i (OH) 4”, and has “a beautifully shaped molecular structure in which four OH groups hold four hands” centering on S _i . Better absorbency.
In addition, the following relationships are found.
"Silicon / orthosilicic acid" = "28.09 / 96.09" = "0.29" times "Orthosilicic acid / silicon" = "96.09 / 28.09" = "3.42" times "Silica / orthosilicate Acid "=" 60.09 / 96.09 "=" 0.63 "times" Orthosilicic acid / silica "=" 96.09 / 60.09 "=" 1.60 "times

  Here, the recommended daily recommended intake amount will be described. As described above, “silica / silicon” = “60.09 / 28.09” = “2.14” times, “metasilicic acid / silicon” = “78.09 / 28.09” = “2.78” “Orthosilicic acid / silicon” = “96.09 / 28.09” = “3.42” times. The recommended daily recommended intake amount for silicon alone is "10-40 mg", so the recommended recommended daily intake amount when converted to silica, metasilicic acid, orthosilicic acid is the range of conversion values from the silicon amount. Considered inside. That is, "10-40 mg" as silicon, "21.4-85.6 mg (10-40 mg x 2.14 times)" as silica, and "27.8-111.2 mg (10-40 mg x 2.14 times)" as metasilicic acid. 78 times) ", or" 34.2 to 136.8 mg (10 to 40 mg x 3.42 times) "as orthosilicic acid.

  According to the document "Biochemistry of Silicon and Related Problems (Nobel Foundation Symposia)" edited by "Gerd Bendz", "the content of silicon in human aorta changes with age". As shown in Fig. 4, water-soluble silicon (hydrous silica / hydrous silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid) is assumed to be 100 in the body at the time of birth. It will be reduced to about half. Since humans cannot make the necessary water-soluble silicon by their own body, it is important to actively ingest the water-soluble silicon in order to maintain beauty and health.

  Water-soluble silicon (metasilicic acid or hydrous silica / hydrous silicic acid such as orthosilicic acid) is also contained in the human body and is present in hair, nails, blood vessels, bones, joints, cell walls, etc. It has the effect of bundling collagen, which helps regenerate, reinforce, and maintain bones, hair, nails, and collagen, and also affects the moisturization of the skin. In addition, silicon is contained in the skin (dermis layer), hair, nails, etc., and has the function of binding collagen, ceramide, elastin, hyaluronic acid, chondroitin, etc. to maintain the firmness and elasticity of the skin, and to bundle the tissues and strengthen them. .. Furthermore, since silicon has a function of promoting the synthesis of collagen in the skin (skin) and adhering to and improving the quality of collagen layers, it is expected that the combination of these will exert a beauty and health effect. Further, silicon is absorbed from the intestinal wall and has a function of solubilizing the deposit inside the blood vessel when passing through the blood vessel, which is also effective in preventing arteriosclerosis. Furthermore, it has the function of promoting the growth of plants or strengthening the stems.

  According to the Framingham Offspring Study in the United States, there is a close relationship between the intake of silicon (contained in water-soluble silicon) and bone density (BMD). In this study, the dietary habits of 2846 men and women in their 30s to 80s were divided into 4 groups according to the measurement results of "silicon intake". As a result, in men and premenopausal women, the higher the silicon intake, the higher the bone density of the femoral neck. This is expected to have the effect of silicon for preventing osteoporosis. In this way, since the importance of silicon has been clarified, in Europe and the United States, health supplements / supplements of water-soluble silicon (hydrous silica / hydrous silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid) that are easily absorbed by the body are not available. It has been attracting attention for quite some time, and the market for silicon products in Europe and America has already reached a very large scale.

  It is possible to obtain water-soluble silicon (hydrous silica / hydrous silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid) by subjecting plant-derived silicon and mineral-derived silicon to processing using temperature and pressure under the same conditions. Although it is possible, the balance of minerals other than silicon is different, so if you want to enjoy the blessings of the earth and the blessings of plants together, mix a concentrated solution of vegetable water-soluble silicon / mineral water-soluble silicon, A synergistic effect can be expected. In addition, "water-soluble silicon" is derived from bamboo, "vegetable silicon" such as sugarcane, bear bamboo, Japanese pampas grass, rice husk and rice straw, which are plants of the same family as bamboo, or "mineral origin" such as quartz and quartz. Any of "silicon" may be used. Water-soluble silicon derived from natural water or hot spring water of Kirishima (Kirishima Mountains) and Hakone may be added. In addition, by utilizing the water-soluble silicon that elutes from the Mt.Fuji lava marimo powder, or by multiplying the water-soluble silicon that is abundant in the spring water and hot spring water of Mt. Fuji, we can expect further synergistic effects of minerals. It can be said that the "blessings of minerals" and the "blessings of deep sea water minerals" are the blessings of high and low minerals and the mineral balance of the Yin and Yang. The spring water, hot spring water, lava, etc. of Mt. Fuji contain "vanadium", and it is known that "vanadium" can be expected to have an effect on diabetes. It is known that the rain and snow that fell on the land of Mt. Fuji, over a long period of time, penetrates through the thick basalt layer and becomes natural water that incorporates vanadium and other abundant minerals in good balance. Also in this embodiment, the effect on diabetes can be expected by containing "vanadium".

  In addition, the origin of mineral water containing a large amount of water-soluble silicon is mainly distributed in the Fuji / Hakone and Kyushu regions. The Kyushu region has some of the world's leading volcanoes and hot springs, such as Aso, Unzen, Kirishima, Kuju, Sakurajima, and Beppu, and the geological formations in this area are rich in silica (silicic acid / silicic acid) and long. It is known that it dissolves in water over time (changes to hydrous silica / hydrous silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid). Regarding the hot spring water of Kirishima, which contains abundant water-soluble silicon, "a long time ago, Izana Gino Mikoto and Iza Minami Mikoto put a stiff footless Hirkonomikoto on a ship and let them reach the hot spring treatment with" Nageki no Mori ". The myth "ta" is known. Also in this embodiment, water-soluble silicon (metasilicic acid or hydrous silica / hydrous silicic acid such as orthosilicic acid) derived from spring water of Kirishima or Sakurajima or natural water may be contained.

  In addition, mineral water produced in Sakurajima may contain natural germanium. Germanium has been found to bind oxygen, carry oxygen, and activate interferon in the body. Therefore, also in this embodiment, there is a possibility that the advantages of natural germanium can be obtained by using the mineral water produced by Sakurajima. Interestingly, carbon (atomic number 6), silicon (atomic number 14), and germanium (atomic number 32) belong to the same group 14 elements in the periodic table, and have four electrons of "s2p2" as valence electrons. While having an electronic structure, each has the characteristic that a unique health effect can be expected.

The present inventors have verified the synergistic effect of water-soluble silicon on collagen production based on the research results by research institutions. The test substances were (a) collagen, (b) water-soluble ionized silicon super-concentrated liquid, and (c) ceramide (1% ceramide solution), and the test method was as follows. That is, normal human dermal fibroblasts were cultured and transferred to the logarithmic growth phase, and at the same time, the required number of cells was secured, and normal human dermal fibroblasts were placed on a "96 well microplate" at "1 x 104 cells / 100 μL / well". Seed at a concentration of. Next, preculture was carried out for 24 hours, the culture solution was removed, and the adjusted test sample solution was added to each well and cultured for 48 hours. Next, the culture supernatant was collected, and the culture supernatant was measured with an ELISA collagen kit and shown as a value corrected with cellular proteins. The results are shown in the table below.

  In this way, the combination of "collagen 31.25 (μg / mL)" and "ceramide (1% ceramide solution) 125 (μg / mL)" resulted in a proliferation rate of 128.8% (28.8% increase), and "collagen 31.25 (μg / mL)" / mL) ”,“ ceramide (1% ceramide solution) 125 (μg / mL) ”and“ water-soluble silicon 125 (μg / mL) ”, the proliferation rate was 148.3% (48.3% increase) .. The result is shown in FIG. In addition, the combination of "Collagen 125 (μg / mL)" and "Ceramide (1% ceramide solution) 125 (μg / mL)" resulted in a proliferation rate of 165.2% (65.2% increase), and "Collagen 125 (μg / mL)" ) ”And“ ceramide (1% ceramide solution) 125 (μg / mL) ”and“ water-soluble silicon 125 (μg / mL) ”, the proliferation rate was 208.8% (108.8% increase). The result is shown in FIG. Thus, the addition of “water-soluble silicon” confirmed a high synergistic effect at a statistically significant level with respect to the mixture of two types of collagen and ceramide (significant difference test (Student's t test) vs. .2 mixture: p-value <0.001).

  The present inventors also verified the synergistic effect on hyaluronic acid production based on the research results by research institutions. That is, a hyaluronic acid production effect test using normal human dermal fibroblasts was carried out for each of the test substance “collagen”, “water-soluble ionized silicon ultra-concentrated solution”, and “ceramide (1% ceramide solution)” alone and each It was carried out with a combination of test substances. The test method is as follows. (A) Normal human skin fibroblasts were cultured to secure the required number of cells. (B) Normal human dermal fibroblasts were seeded on each plate at a concentration of 1 × 10 4 cells / 100 μL / well in 96 well microplate. (C) Preculture was performed for 24 hours. (D) After pre-culture, the culture solution was removed, the prepared test substance solution was added to each well, and culture was performed for 48 hours. (E) After completion of the culture, the culture supernatant was collected and the amount of hyaluronic acid produced in the culture supernatant was measured by an ELISA hyaluronic acid kit.

The calculation method of the test result is as follows. (A) The amount of hyaluronic acid produced was divided by the amount of protein proportional to the number of cells to calculate the amount of hyaluronic acid produced per amount of protein. (B) As a relative evaluation, the production rate of hyaluronic acid in the control group was converted to 100%, and the hyaluronic acid production rate of the test substance was calculated. (C) The cell survival rate, the amount of hyaluronic acid produced, and the rate of hyaluronic acid produced were tested for significant differences by the t-test of Control and Student. The data of each test section was independently tested three times, and a significant difference test was performed. The significance level was set to p <0.05 by a two-sided test. The results of the hyaluronic acid production effect test using the test substances alone and the combination thereof are as shown in the table below.
The above table shows the results of the hyaluronic acid production rate of the test substance alone, and shows the relative proportions when the non-addition was 100%.
The above table shows the hyaluronic acid production rate results by the combination of the two products, and shows the relative ratio with the non-addition as 100%.
The above table shows the hyaluronic acid production rate results by the combination of the three products, and shows the relative ratio when the non-addition was 100%.

  In the test substance alone, each test substance has been confirmed to have a hyaluronic acid production promoting effect, and collagen and ceramide show high hyaluronic acid production as a single product, and have significant production promoting effects in all test groups as compared with no addition. Admitted. Regarding water-soluble silicon, a significant production-promoting effect was observed in the 125 μg / mL test group as compared with the case of no addition. In addition, in the combination of the two products, the combination of collagen and water-soluble silicon significantly promoted hyaluronic acid production in all test sections compared to the collagen alone, and the combination of ceramide and water-soluble silicon resulted in a higher ceramide concentration. Hyaluronic acid production was promoted by the combination with water-soluble silicon in the concentration group of 31.25 μg / mL or more, and the hyaluronic acid production promoting effect was recognized as compared with ceramide alone. In the combination of two products of collagen and ceramide, the combination of collagen of 31.25 μg / mL or more promoted hyaluronic acid production as compared with collagen alone, and a synergistic effect of the combination was recognized.

  Furthermore, in the case of mixing 3 products in which water-soluble silicon is added to the combination of collagen and ceramide, the amount of hyaluronic acid produced in the test section of collagen 31.25 μg / mL or more is significantly promoted compared to the combination of 2 products, and water solubility A synergistic effect of silicon was observed. This state is shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C.

  Moreover, it is known that silicon has a great influence on the growth and shell formation of "sakura shrimp", which is said to be a gem of the sea. The world's most precious cherry shrimp can only be caught in two places, Taiwan and Suruga Bay. Almost 100% of the landed amount in Japan comes from Suruga Bay in Shizuoka Prefecture. As shown in Fig. 8, rivers such as Fuji spring water that flows into Suruga Bay are rich in water-soluble silicon (hydrous silica / hydrous silica such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid). It is an important factor for the skeletal formation of the phytoplankton "diatom" that feeds during the shrimp juvenile season. The diatom taken into the cherry shrimp plays a role as a mineral of beauty that is indispensable for biological growth through the food chain as "in-vivo silicon". In other words, the water and hot springs reach the sea (Suruga Bay) through rivers and become important components that make up the body of the phytoplankton "diatom". Through the rich ecosystem and food chain of Suruga Bay, such as cherry blossom shrimp, It is responsible for strengthening the skeleton and organization of the Japanese body. "The transition from mineral silicon to plant silicon to in-vivo silicon, through the food chain, again into stools and carcasses, returning to the sea floor and the earth, and changing to mineral silicon over the years," It becomes the silicon circulation ”. In this way, silicon circulates on the earth over a long period of time and moves in minerals, plants, and living organisms, and it can be said that it is an "mineral of beauty" essential to the human body. The hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment effectively utilizes such advantages of silicon.

  The present inventors conducted a skin permeability test of the water-soluble silicon according to this embodiment via a third party organization. In this test, the skin permeability was evaluated by comparing the water-soluble silicon according to this embodiment with commercially available silicon water. That is, the test sample was the water-soluble silicon according to the present embodiment and commercially available silicon water, the test subject was a 51-year-old male, and the test site was the inside of the right forearm. In the test method, first, a predetermined amount of a fluorescent agent was added to each test sample in order to make the permeability of the test sample visible. The test subject acclimated for about 10 minutes in order to become accustomed to the environment in the test room in which the test site was exposed and the sitting posture maintained constant conditions (room temperature: 25 ° C., humidity 50%). After the acclimation, two 3 cm × 3 cm test plots were set on the test site, one was the “water-soluble silicon according to this embodiment” test plot, and the other was the “commercial silicon water” test plot. 20 μL of the sample was dropped on each test section and uniformly spread on the test section. Next, after spraying and spraying distilled water over both test plots, it was immediately irradiated with black light, and the presence or absence of fluorescence emission was observed.

  As a result, no color development of the fluorescent agent was observed in the “water-soluble silicon according to the present embodiment” test group, and only the “commercially available silicon water” test group exhibited fluorescence color development. From this, it is considered that the "commercial silicon water" did not cause the skin permeation phenomenon because the fluorescent agent remained on the skin, while the "water-soluble silicon according to the present embodiment" was Since there was no residual color development of the agent, it is considered that penetration into the skin occurred. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the function of water-soluble ionized silicon. As shown in FIG. 9, silicon binds with collagen or the like, fills a gap in the skin, and plays a role of maintaining elasticity. However, since silicon itself does not easily penetrate into the skin, in this embodiment, “water-soluble ionized silicon” having an excellent penetration rate was realized by a special process. As a result, the penetration rate is increased, the vitality of the skin is regained, and the skin can be reconstructed, so that further effects can be expected.

  Further, in the hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment, fulvic acid may be further mixed in a weight ratio of 0.01% to 5%. Fulvic acid is one of the organic acids present in humus soil, which is the result of plant degradation by microorganisms in the soil. Fulvic acid plays a necessary role for plants to absorb minerals in soil. Fulvic acid also ionizes minerals and changes them into a form that is easily absorbed by the body (chelating action). It is known that fulvic acid can be expected to suppress active oxygen by ionizing minerals by this chelating action. It can be said that the hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment can be expected to maintain health and promote health by including fulvic acid.

  Fulvic acid forms a complex with many metals in the natural world, but the complex with iron becomes fulvic acid iron, which occupies a large part of the movement of iron to the ocean, and the growth of plants (including phytoplankton) and livestock. There is a lot of evidence showing the effect of promoting Fulvic acid, which is one of the organic acids existing in forests and soils, is taken up by humans and animals through the food chain starting from phytoplankton, and nutrients such as minerals carried into the body are transported. It is responsible for promoting circulation (ion exchange).

  In recent years, a phenomenon called "isoyake" has occurred on the coast of the Sea of Japan in western Hokkaido where the rock surface on the seabed turns white. When this phenomenon occurs, the amount of "seaweeds and phytoplankton" at the bottom of the "food chain" shown in Fig. 10 decreases, and as a result, the coastal fish that feed on it disappear and their serious impact on fisheries. Will affect. One of the reasons is the relationship between forest degradation and iron fulvic acid. Nitrogen is indispensable for the growth of algae and phytoplankton in the sea, but this iron absorption requires "iron ions" that act as catalysts. Iron ions are present in seawater in a very small amount, and when iron supply from the forest through the river decreases, iron ions become deficient. "Iron fulvicate" is a keyword when considering "iron ions" that are transported to the sea through rivers. In forests, the leaves and branches that have fallen to the ground are decomposed by microorganisms, and at that time fulvic acid is produced, which combines with iron in humus to form "fulvic acid iron." If iron remains as an ion, it will be contacted with oxygen and oxidized into “iron particles” while being transported to the river. However, as shown in FIG. 11, iron ions bound to fulvic acid in the forest reach the sea down the river as “iron fulvicate”, “as iron ions”. Iron fulvicate plays an important role in the growth of phytoplankton and seaweed through nitrogen absorption.

  “Fulvic acid” and “humic acid” are called humic substances (humin), which are produced by the decomposition of organic substances, especially plants, and play a role of supplementing plants with minerals. Both have the function of carrying minerals and amino acids by chelating power (grasping power) and discharging excess minerals. Fulvic acid is soluble in acidic solutions and is said to have a very high rare value. Humic acid is soluble in an alkaline aqueous solution, and a dark melanin pigment having a deep pigment is collected. In this way, "humic acid" appears black mainly because plants that grew in the shallow waters of the ancient sea, that is, plants such as wakame seaweed, seaweed, and leaves, settle on the seabed and are buried in volcanic ash. It is because it was confined thickly by things and decomposed into organic matter due to aging over hundreds of millions of years. Humic acid is characterized by containing minerals that are bound to organic matter, and does not deteriorate even if it appears on the surface of the earth.

  In addition, for example, in order to enable the Ariake Sea to be regenerated, a tidal flat purification test using iron silicon fulvicate has been carried out.Fulvic acid also functions as a carrier that carries iron and water-soluble silicon from forests and mountains, and can be used in lakes and seas. It is also known that the tidal flats of this island are regenerated by iron silicon fulvicate. Such fulvic acid is used for lifestyle-related diseases, restoration of cell functions by the ability to decompose harmful substances and the creation of beautiful skin, improvement of atopic dermatitis and allergic constitution, restoration of eyesight, hair growth, and enhancement of immunity. Research aimed at agriculture, livestock, human drinking, and cosmetics is being carried out.

  Further, in the hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment, seaweed powder may be further mixed in a weight ratio of 0.01% to 5%. This seaweed powder is a powder obtained by collecting the seaweed with calcareous deposits that has withered and deposited on the seabed, and is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, and iron. For example, a powder of seaweed (for example, Lithothamnion) that lives in shallow waters off the coast of Iceland or in the seabed offshore can be used.

  As described above, the hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment contains functional edible charcoal or edible charcoal, inulin, gagome kelp powder, citric acid, deep sea water, and further water-soluble silicon ( Containing meta-silicic acid or hydrous silica / hydrous silicic acid such as orthosilicic acid), fulvic acid, seaweed powder, as well as Gagome kelp powder, deep sea water, water-soluble silicon (meta-silicic acid or hydrosilicic acid such as orthosilicic acid) Silicic acid), fulvic acid, and seaweed powder are subjected to a hydrogen-carrying process so that these components fuse together and maintain their individual characteristics, while creating a synergistic effect as a whole. In addition, deep sea water that has been subjected to hydrogen-supporting processing, Gagome kelp powder (Gagome kelp-containing minerals), water-soluble silicon (hydrous silica / hydrous silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid), fulvic acid, seaweed powder When dissolved in, it was possible to disperse quickly. In addition, lactic acid bacteria, bifidobacteria, etc. may be added. In particular, since charcoal such as coconut shell activated carbon is porous, it becomes a good habitat for beneficial bacteria and is useful for maintaining and improving the intestinal environment. Needless to say, the content ratio of other materials decreases correspondingly as the number of types of materials added increases. For example, when lactic acid bacteria, bifidobacteria, etc. are added, even if the content ratio of inulin decreases, as long as it is within an appropriate range, there is no problem in terms of the effect of the present invention.

[Example of verification of hydrogen generation amount]
The present inventors independently verified the amount of hydrogen generated from the hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment. That is, the amount of hydrogen generated from the sample was measured by gas chromatography using the hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment as the sample. The test method was as follows: (a) After crushing the sample in a mortar, 1 g and 0.5 g were sampled, added to a 125 mL vial, 25 mL of purified water was added thereto, the lid was quickly closed, and ultrasonic extraction was performed for 30 minutes. (B) After standing still at room temperature for 48 hours or more, 0.5 mL of headspace gas in a vial was injected into a gas chromatograph, and hydrogen was measured. The measurement result was "6.5 mL / g". Generally, high-concentration hydrogen water is said to contain 1 ppm of hydrogen, but it is possible to generate a very high-concentration hydrogen solution by dissolving the hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment in water. Become. Furthermore, the hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment contains gagome kelp, and therefore has the effect of making it difficult for hydrogen to escape from the “thickness”.

  Hydrogen has a function of removing active oxygen, and since the molecular size is the smallest in the universe, it is said that hydrogen rapidly permeates through the skin and hair to remove active oxygen. In addition, it is also expected to be effective in suppressing skin aging and hair loss due to ultraviolet rays.

[Use of hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment]
(1) Drinking or Eating For example, various effects can be obtained by mixing the hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment with coffee. Instant coffee is often roasted. From the viewpoint of the balance between bitterness and sourness in coffee, in the case of deep roasting, the sourness of the raw beans, citric acid, disappears by heating, so the bitterness becomes stronger and the carcinogenic substance "acrylamide" may be generated. I know it. In the hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment, as described above, the coconut shell activated carbon adsorbs the bitter component and acrylamide, and also residual chlorine and trihalomethane in water. Then, citric acid supplements the original sourness of green beans, deep sea water supplies minerals, and hydrogen reduces coffee itself that has been oxidized by roasting or heat extraction. In addition, Gagome kelp and inulin give a moderate thickness and serve to prevent hydrogen from escaping. This makes it possible to enjoy coffee that is easy to drink and good for health. In addition to coffee, hydrocharcoal can be used by putting it in various drinks.

  In addition to the above-mentioned drinking, hydrocharcoal is also useful for food. That is, since Gagome kelp contains iodine, silicon, and fucoidan, it can be used as an edible or "eating hair care" as a method of incorporating these into the body.

  Further, as described above, the activated carbon according to the present embodiment was confirmed to have a large number of viable bacteria even in a strongly acidic / gastric acid environment of about pH 2. Therefore, by mixing hydrocharcoal with lactic acid bacteria or bifidobacteria, Charcoal becomes a shelter for lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria, and it is possible to provide a place where lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria survive without being killed even in a strong acid environment. As a result, the coconut shell activated carbon contained in hydrocharcoal provides a place of escape for lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria, and the synergistic effect of inulin, which is converted to fructooligosaccharides in the intestine, and mineral-rich deep sea water / gagome kelp, It can be said that the entire charcoal is likely to contribute to the entire intestinal environment.

  The present inventors have verified the effect of deep sea water according to the present embodiment on bacteria such as lactic acid bacteria as follows.

[Validation example of bacterial growth in commercial yogurt]
The inventors focused on the effect of deep sea water according to the present embodiment on the growth of bacteria in commercially available yogurt, and conducted an examination based on the test results by a third party. The test method is as follows: (a) 12 mL of MRS medium, or 1 mL of commercially available yogurt A and B diluted 100 times to MRS medium containing 1% of deep sea water powder, (b) cultured at 37 ° C., Turbidity was measured over time. This "turbidity" indicates the degree of turbidity of a liquid, and the degree of turbidity is 1 degree (or 1 ppm) when 1 mg of white clay is contained in 1 L of distilled water. FIG. 1 shows the effect of the deep sea water powder on the growth of commercially available yogurt A bacteria, and FIG. 2 shows the effect of the deep sea water powder on the growth of commercially available yogurt B bacteria. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, it was revealed that the addition of deep sea water powder promotes the growth of bacteria in yogurt.

[Example of verification of bacterial growth of intestinal lactic acid bacterium (Lactobacillus gasseri JCM1131)]
The present inventors examined the effect of deep sea water according to the present embodiment on the growth of intestinal lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus gasseri JCM1131). The test method is as follows: (a) 12 mL of modified MRS medium or modified MRS medium containing 1% and 2% of deep sea water powder added to intestinal lactic acid bacteria (turbidity (OD600) value of 1.0 (MRS medium)) 1 mL of Lactobacillus gasseri JCM1131) strain was added, and (b) it culture | cultivated at 37 degreeC, and the turbidity was measured over time. FIG. 3 shows the effect of the addition of deep sea water powder on the growth of intestinal lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus gasseri JCM1131). As shown in FIG. 3, it was revealed that the addition of deep sea water powder promotes the growth of intestinal lactic acid bacterium (Lactobacillus gasseri JCM1131) strain.

(2) Application to human body Since the hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment is composed of the material having the above-mentioned functions, it is used as a face wash, oral care, scalp care, or added to a skin gel pack, a bathing charge, etc. You can use it by doing. That is, by mixing with shampoo or a face wash, hydrogen and minerals can be easily replenished to the scalp and skin, and the skin can be reduced cleanly and oxidation troubles can be suppressed. Moreover, since the coconut shell activated carbon adsorbs excess sebum and bacteria, it is possible to maintain the skin condition in a good condition.

  Also, by using it as a bathing charge, the coconut shell activated carbon adsorbs trihalomethane and residual chlorine contained in the water in the bathtub, and hydrogen is supplied to the skin. Furthermore, since the coconut shell activated carbon emits far-infrared rays, it is possible to expect the effect of easily warming the body and making it difficult to cool. Also, by mixing hydrocharcoal with a small amount of water and applying it to the skin, it can be used as a hydrogen charcoal pack. In addition, as mentioned above, since Gagome kelp thickens water, it becomes difficult for hydrogen to escape.After applying it, put a polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) sheet or sheet mask on it to make it hard to dry It becomes possible to easily replenish mineral hydrogen.

  Furthermore, when hydrocharcoal is mixed with shampoo, the effect of Gagome kelp is expected to have a hair-growing effect. That is, since hydrocharcoal contains gagome kelp, it can be expected that a hair growth effect can be expected by adding fucoidan, iodine, and silicon to the hair root by mixing it with shampoo or treatment.

[Example of verification of inulin content ratio]
The present inventors attach importance to the dispersion characteristics when the hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment is dissolved in water, and verified the content ratio of charcoal and inulin. First, one compounding ratio which is considered to be appropriate has been found.
(Mixing ratio)
20% charcoal
Inulin 20%
Dextrin 60%
Further, it was found that when the blending ratio of inulin was lowered, it was possible to achieve 9% as follows.
(Mixing ratio)
20% charcoal
Dextrin 71%
Inulin 9%

  Here, it has been known that if the blending ratio of charcoal is too large, or conversely, if the blending ratio of inulin is too large, the yield becomes poor and the solubility in water (dispersibility) becomes poor. Therefore, it is not easy to manufacture the charcoal-containing composition according to this embodiment.

  The present inventors also verified the cases of "charcoal 3%, inulin 1%" and "charcoal 3%, inulin 5%". Here, when inulin was not blended and only dextrin was blended, the dispersibility of granular charcoal in water was poor, and the same was true when the blending ratio of inulin was 1%. Further, in order to disperse the granular charcoal while spreading it downward from the water surface at the same time as pouring it into water, it was found that the inulin blending ratio is 9% or more. Furthermore, it was confirmed that when it was mixed with “charcoal 3%, inulin 5%”, it was dispersed. However, since the yield is low, a solution for it is desired in the future. Finally, in order to produce granular charcoal having good dispersibility in water (having good solubility), the inulin blending ratio must be at least 5% or more, and 9% or more is desirable.

  As described above, the hydrocharcoal according to the present embodiment contains functional edible charcoal or edible charcoal, inulin, and also contains gagome kelp powder, citric acid and deep sea water, and further water-soluble silicon. (Hydrosilicic acid or hydrosilicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid), fulvic acid, seaweed powder, and further, Gagome kelp powder, deep sea water, water-soluble silicon (metasilicic acid or hydrous silicic acid, etc.). Silica / hydrous silicic acid), fulvic acid, and seaweed powder are subjected to hydrogen-supporting processing, so these components fuse together, and while maintaining their individual characteristics, it is possible to create a synergistic effect as a whole. In particular, Gagome kelp powder (mineral containing Gagome kelp) that has been subjected to hydrogen bearing, deep sea water, water-soluble silicon (hydrous silica / hydrous silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid), fulvic acid, and seaweed powder When dissolved in, it becomes possible to rapidly disperse. Furthermore, by setting a fixed blending ratio, it becomes possible to exhibit sufficient dispersion characteristics even with only functional edible charcoal or edible charcoal and inulin. By mixing with ionized apatite, hydroxyapatite, silk hydrogen pearl powder, calcined coral calcium hydrogen powder, reduced fermented fulvic acid, and reduced fermented lactic acid bacteria, a synergistic effect with these is expected.

Claims (7)

A charcoal-containing composition containing charcoal of at least one of activated charcoal and edible charcoal,
At least one of activated carbon and edible charcoal is 3% to 70%,
Inulin is 5% to 95%
A charcoal-containing composition, characterized in that it is mixed in a weight ratio of.   The charcoal-containing composition according to claim 1, wherein gagome kelp powder is further mixed in a weight ratio of 10% to 40%.   The charcoal-containing composition according to claim 1 or 2, wherein citric acid is further mixed in a weight ratio of 0.3% to 30%.   The coal-containing composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein deep sea water is further mixed in a weight ratio of 0.3% to 30%.   The charcoal-containing composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein amorphous water-soluble silicon is further mixed in a weight ratio of 0.01% to 5%.   The charcoal-containing composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein fulvic acid is further mixed in a weight ratio of 0.01% to 5%.   The charcoal-containing composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which is further mixed in a weight ratio of seaweed powder of 0.01% to 5%.