JP7463687B2 - Charcoal-containing composition - Google Patents

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

Conventionally, methods have been proposed that use activated carbon to eliminate harmful substances and waste products from the body and restore health. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an oral composition that can easily and quickly reduce the amount of harmful substances and waste products that accumulate and are generated in the body while preventing a reduction in the amount of useful substances. This oral composition contains an adsorbent and an ester of a long-chain fatty acid having 10 to 40 carbon atoms and glycerol. Also, for example, Patent Document 2 discloses an oral composition that can easily and quickly eliminate harmful substances and waste products that accumulate and are generated in the body. This oral composition contains activated carbon, a water-swellable substance with a swelling rate of 45% or more, and a large intestine stimulant laxative.

Furthermore, in recent years, supplements that use activated charcoal have been attracting attention, and a method is being practiced in which granular supplements containing activated charcoal are mixed into drinks or sprinkled on food, allowing the activated charcoal to be introduced into the body and promoting detoxification from within.

JP 2010-235538 A JP 2010-083820 A

However, it has not yet been fully elucidated what other materials activated charcoal or edible charcoal should be combined with to produce useful effects. Furthermore, when ingesting activated charcoal or edible charcoal, even if it is mixed with water, the charcoal tends to float in the water or settle, making it difficult to disperse evenly. For this reason, it cannot be said that there are any matured beverages in which activated charcoal or edible charcoal is dispersed, and there was a demand for a technology that would disperse and dissolve charcoal evenly in water.

The present invention was made in consideration of these circumstances, and aims to provide a charcoal-containing composition in which at least one of activated charcoal and edible charcoal exerts extremely useful effects, has good dispersion properties, and is easily soluble in water.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention takes the following measures. That is, the charcoal-containing composition of the present invention is a charcoal-containing composition containing at least one of activated charcoal and edible charcoal, and is characterized in that at least one of activated charcoal and edible charcoal is mixed in a weight ratio of 3% to 70% and inulin is 5% to 95%.

(2) The charcoal-containing composition of the present invention is further characterized in that it is mixed with Kagome kelp powder in a weight ratio of 10% to 40%.

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

(4) The charcoal-containing composition of the present invention is further characterized in that it is mixed with deep ocean water at a weight ratio of 0.3% to 30%.

(5) The charcoal-containing composition of the present invention is further characterized in that it is mixed with amorphous water-soluble silicon (hydrated silica or hydrated silicic acid, such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid) in a weight ratio of 0.01% to 5%.

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

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

According to the present invention, the product contains at least one of activated carbon and edible charcoal, as well as inulin, and thus these components fuse together to produce a synergistic effect while retaining their individual properties, and are extremely easy to disperse when dissolved in water.

FIG. 1 is a graph showing the effect of deep sea water powder on the proliferation of bacteria in commercially available yogurt A. FIG. 13 is a graph showing the effect of deep sea water powder on the proliferation of bacteria in commercially available yogurt B. FIG. 13 is a graph showing the effect of adding deep sea water powder on the proliferation of intestinal lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus gasseri JCM1131). FIG. 1 shows how silicon content in human aorta changes with age. FIG. 13 is a graph showing a comparison of collagen production rates (relative ratios assuming no additive as 100%) between two and three types. FIG. 13 is a graph showing a comparison of collagen production rates (relative ratios assuming no additive as 100%) between two and three types. This figure shows a comparison of the hyaluronic acid production rate (relative ratio with no addition taken as 100%) between products 2 and 3 in a test group containing 31.25 μg/mL collagen. This figure shows a comparison of the hyaluronic acid production rate (relative ratio with no addition taken as 100%) between products 2 and 3 in a test group containing 125 μg/mL collagen. This figure shows a comparison of the hyaluronic acid production rate (relative ratio with no addition taken as 100%) between products 2 and 3 in a test group containing 500 μg/mL collagen. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a model of the fate of water-soluble silicon. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the function of water-soluble ionized silicon. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a model of a "food chain." FIG. 1 shows a model of the fate of fulvic acid.

The inventors focused on the usefulness of coconut shell activated carbon and discovered that a product containing inulin, Gagome kelp powder, citric acid, deep sea water, water-soluble silicon (hydrated silica/hydrated silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid), fulvic acid, and seaweed powder, as well as deep sea water, water-soluble silicon (hydrated silica/hydrated silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid), fulvic acid, and seaweed powder, can be fused together to produce a synergistic effect while retaining the properties of each component, leading to the invention.

That is, the charcoal-containing composition of the present invention is a charcoal-containing composition containing at least one of activated charcoal and edible charcoal, characterized in that at least one of activated charcoal and edible charcoal is mixed in a weight ratio of 3% to 70% and inulin is 5% to 95%.

By doing so, the inventors were able to fuse these components together and create a synergistic effect while retaining their individual properties, and further improved the dispersion properties. Below, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

In this embodiment, the "charcoal-containing composition" according to the present invention is called "hydrocharcoal". This hydrocharcoal is "functional edible charcoal (registered trademark)" consisting of functional coconut shell activated carbon, Ina Akamatsu Myo charcoal (registered trademark), Kamakura Keichiku charcoal (registered trademark), Kishu Bincho activated carbon, etc., or is a mixture of edible charcoal and inulin in a weight ratio of 3% to 70% and 5% to 95%. In this embodiment, an example is shown in which functional coconut shell activated carbon (hereinafter referred to as "coconut shell activated carbon") is used as functional edible charcoal, but the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of other activated carbon or edible charcoal, such as Ina Akamatsu Myo charcoal, Kamakura Keichiku charcoal, Ume-tane charcoal, Kishu Bincho activated carbon, etc., can also be used, or these can be mixed and used. In addition, it is mixed with 10% to 40% gagome kelp powder, 0.3% to 30% citric acid, and 0.3% to 30% deep sea water by weight.

The benefits of coconut shell activated carbon are widely known, but the inventors independently verified its benefits. Below, the results of the inventors' verification of the benefits of coconut shell activated carbon are explained. Note that 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 it may be around 10%. For this reason, the sample is explained as a "sample containing coconut shell activated carbon."

[Verification Example 1 for coconut shell activated carbon]
A "oral bacteria adsorption test" was conducted using a specimen containing coconut shell activated carbon according to this embodiment and Ina Akamatsu Myo charcoal as a comparative example. The medium used was "Nissui Compact Dry TC manufactured by Nissui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.", and the bacterial solution used was "saliva of a 70-year-old man who was diagnosed with periodontal disease." The test method was as follows: (a) the saliva used as the bacterial solution was diluted 10 times with physiological saline, then filtered using filter paper (Advantec filter paper No. 2), (b) 1 g of specimen was added to 10 mL, and mixed for 3 minutes. (c) After waiting for the charcoal to settle, 1 mL of the supernatant was taken, diluted, and inoculated into the medium. The results are as follows.

It was revealed that the sample containing the coconut shell activated carbon according to this embodiment was able to adsorb oral bacteria with an adsorption rate close to 100%. The comparative example, Ina Akamatsu Myo charcoal, also showed a high adsorption rate for oral bacteria, but the sample containing the coconut shell activated carbon according to this embodiment was superior.

[Verification Example 2 for coconut shell activated carbon]
An "acrylamide adsorption test" was conducted using a specimen (coconut shell activated carbon powder) containing the coconut shell activated carbon according to this embodiment and Ina Akamatsu Myo charcoal powder as a comparative example. The equipment used was a "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 each of the specimen and the comparative example was added to 45 mL of acrylamide aqueous solution, (c) after stirring for 30 minutes, the mixture was centrifuged at 8000 rpm for 10 minutes, and the supernatant was filtered through a filter. (d) The concentration of this filtrate was measured using a TOC meter. The results are as follows.

It was revealed that the specimen containing coconut shell activated carbon according to this embodiment (coconut shell activated carbon powder) was able to adsorb acrylamide at an adsorption rate of over 90%. Acrylamide is found in instant coffee and potato chips and is known to be a harmful carcinogenic substance, but by using coconut shell activated carbon and hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment, a high percentage of acrylamide can be removed. The comparative example, Ina Akamatsu Myo Charcoal Powder, also showed a high adsorption rate for acrylamide, but the specimen containing coconut shell activated carbon according to this embodiment was superior.

[Verification Example 3 for coconut shell activated carbon]
A "lipid peroxide adsorption test" was conducted using a specimen containing coconut shell activated carbon according to the present embodiment, Ina Akamatsu Myo charcoal as a comparative example, and Kamakura quartz bamboo charcoal as a comparative example. The equipment used was a Shimadzu UV-2600 ultraviolet-visible near-infrared spectrophotometer. The reagents used were trichloroacetic acid, thiobarbituric acid (TBA), n-butyl alcohol, and malondialdehyde. The lipid peroxide to be adsorbed in this test is a very unstable substance that decomposes to produce malondialdehyde. In this test, malondialdehyde was adsorbed. The test method was as follows: (a) 1 g of specimen was added to 100 mL of 20 ppm malondialdehyde and stirred for 3 minutes, (b) the specimen was filtered with filter paper (Advantec 2B), and (c) the absorbance of the specimen colored by the TBA method was measured at 535 nm. The Ina Akamatsu Myo charcoal as a comparative example and the Kamakura quartz bamboo charcoal as a comparative example were also measured in the same manner. The results are as follows.

It was revealed that the specimen containing the coconut shell activated carbon according to this embodiment was able to adsorb malondialdehyde with an adsorption rate of 90% or more. This showed that it also had an extremely high adsorption capacity for lipid peroxides. It was also found that the comparative example Ina Akamatsu Myo charcoal and the comparative example Kamakura Keichiku charcoal also adsorbed malondialdehyde, but the specimen containing the coconut shell activated carbon according to this embodiment was overwhelmingly superior.

[Verification Example 4 for coconut shell activated carbon]
A "trihalomethane adsorption test" was conducted using a specimen containing coconut shell activated carbon according to the present embodiment, Ina Akamatsu Myo charcoal as a comparative example, and Kamakura quartz bamboo charcoal as a comparative example. Here, the adsorption capacity of chloroform, the most representative trihalomethane, was measured. The equipment used was a "Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer QP5050A manufactured by Shimadzu Corporation." The reagent used was "Chloroform Special Grade manufactured by Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd." The test method was as follows: (a) prepare a 20 ppm chloroform solution, (b) place 2 g of specimen in a chromatographic tube in a layer, pour the 20 ppm chloroform solution of (a) gently on top of it, and (c) analyze the permeated liquid by applying it to the GSMS. The comparative example was also measured in the same way. The results are as follows.

In the above table, an adsorption rate of ">99.9" indicates that almost all of the adsorption has been achieved. It has become clear that the sample containing coconut shell activated carbon according to this embodiment is able to adsorb trihalomethanes at an adsorption rate of almost 100%. Also, very good adsorption rates of trihalomethanes were confirmed for the other comparative examples. The standard value for trihalomethanes in tap water is 0.1 ppm, so this test was performed at a concentration 200 times higher than this standard value. Although the amount of trihalomethanes in tap water may increase or decrease depending on the heating conditions, it is believed that the sample containing coconut shell activated carbon according to this embodiment is able to adequately adsorb trihalomethanes.

[Verification Example 5 for coconut shell activated carbon]
A "residual chlorine adsorption test" was conducted using a specimen containing coconut shell activated carbon according to the present embodiment, Ina Akamatsu Myo charcoal as a comparative example, and Kamakura quartz bamboo charcoal as a comparative example. The reagents used were "Pack Test Residual Chlorine manufactured by Kyoritsu Rikagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd." and "Commercially available hypochlorous acid." The test method was as follows: (a) sodium hypochlorite was diluted to 5 ppm (50 times the standard value of 0.1 ppm for tap water), (b) filter paper (Advantec 2) was placed on a funnel, 1 g of specimen was placed, 100 mL of the sodium hypochlorite dilution solution (a) was poured over it, and (c) the permeated liquid was measured by Pack Test. The comparative example was also measured in the same manner. In addition, the sodium hypochlorite dilution solution (a) was permeated through the filter paper as a "filter paper blank." The results are as follows.

It was revealed that the sample containing coconut shell activated carbon according to this embodiment was able to adsorb residual chlorine with an adsorption rate of 100%. In addition, very good adsorption rates of residual chlorine were also confirmed for the other comparative examples.

[Verification Example 6 for coconut shell activated carbon]
Conventionally, a method of using charcoal to deliver microorganisms such as lactic acid bacteria to the inside of the human body (such as the intestines) has been known. In this method, powdered charcoal is dried, sterilized, and mixed with yogurt, lactic acid bacteria drinks, natto, kimchi, etc., and the mixture is then drunk after waiting until the material penetrates into the micron-sized holes on the surface of the charcoal over time. This makes it possible to deliver microorganisms such as lactic acid bacteria to the intestines while protected by the charcoal. The present inventors focused on this fact and independently verified the protective and transporting function of delivering useful microorganisms such as lactic acid bacteria alive to the intestines using "coconut shell activated charcoal/Ina Akamatsu Myo charcoal," which has high porosity, as a specimen.

Lactic acid bacteria, bifidobacteria, and butyric acid bacteria were immersed in a dilute hydrochloric acid solution that resembled gastric acid, and the number of bacteria was measured for the bacteria mixed with the above sample and the bacteria not mixed with it, and the difference in their protective and transporting functions was measured. The test method was as follows: (a) one colony of each species was suspended in 50 mL of sterilized saline to prepare the original bacterial solution, (b) 10 mL of the original bacterial solution was divided into a group in which 0.1 g of the sample was added and a group in which no sample was added, and 0.2 mL of dilute hydrochloric acid was added to each group and left for 30 minutes, (c) butyric acid bacteria (C. butyruicum) and bifidobacteria (B. pseudolongum) were cultured on GAM medium, and lactic acid bacteria (L. acidophilus) were applied to LGB medium, and then cultured anaerobically for 48 hours, and the number of bacteria was measured. The results are as follows.

Thus, in each test group, the number of viable bacteria was detected in the test area where the sample was administered, compared to the non-added area. This revealed that dispersible charcoal suspended in water has a protective and transporting function that delivers useful microorganisms such as lactic acid bacteria alive to the intestines, that is, functions as a carrier that maintains the number of viable bacteria. From this, it is presumed that the carbon molecular structure inhibits the pH factor involved in the destruction of bacteria, and as a result, a supplement with enhanced ability to pass through without being affected by gastric acid, etc. can be realized for the mixture of live bacteria preparation and dispersible charcoal. Note that the charcoal according to this embodiment can be in the form of not only granules that disperse in water, but also powder.

The hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment contains 5% to 95% inulin by weight. Inulin is a type of polysaccharide produced by plants of the Asteraceae family, and has been increasingly used in foods in recent years due to its excellent nutritional value. In other words, inulin belongs to the sugar family, such as sugar and starch, but humans do not have the enzyme to break down inulin, so even if they ingest food containing inulin, it is hardly absorbed and is excreted from the body. For this reason, inulin is classified as a water-soluble dietary fiber, and is known to become fructooligosaccharides when fermented and broken down in the intestines. When inulin absorbs water in the intestines, it becomes gel-like and has the function of suppressing the absorption of carbohydrates ingested together. In addition, since inulin serves as food for good bacteria in the intestines, it has the effect of regulating the intestinal environment, and is often used in diet foods. By ingesting inulin, humans can expect to improve the intestinal environment and suppress increases in blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

The hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment contains 10% to 40% by weight of gagome kelp powder. This is expected to have a hair growth effect when used on the human body. In other words, in recent years, it has been scientifically proven that a component called "fucoidan" contained in seaweed contributes to hair growth. "Fucoidan" can be extracted from several different seaweeds, such as kelp, wakame, and mozuku, but it has been found that fucoidan from gagome kelp in particular exhibits a high hair growth effect. Gagome kelp is a type of kelp that can only be harvested in a limited area of Hokkaido, and gagome kelp fucoidan extracted from this kelp is said to have a much higher hair growth effect than fucoidan that can be extracted from other seaweeds. More specifically, the coastal foreshore of Minamikayabe in Hakodate, where Gagome kelp is produced, is shallow, has high light intensity, and has water temperatures suitable for growing kelp due to the confluence of hot and cold currents. In addition, the coastal foreshore is rich in silicon, and it is filled with acidic rock formations, nutrients from broadleaf forests, and minerals that flow in from 30 rivers, large and small. These favorable conditions are said to be ideal for growing high-quality kelp.

Recent research has shown that there are three types of fucoidan in gagome kelp: "F-fucoidan," "U-fucoidan," and "G-fucoidan," and that "F-fucoidan" has a particularly strong hair growth effect. Gagome kelp fucoidan is said to increase the production of hair growth factors and promote the proliferation of hair matrix cells. This growth factor is a type of protein called "FGF-7," which is said to extend the growth phase of the human hair cycle and extend the hair growth period. Hair can grow only as much as the growth period is extended, making it possible to grow thicker and stronger hair. It also has the effect of transitioning hair roots that have entered the resting phase into the growth phase more quickly, further extending the hair growth period. Gagome kelp also has a high moisturizing effect unique to seaweed, and is said to retain moisture in the scalp and maintain a good scalp environment.

In addition to fucoidan, gagome kelp is known to contain iodine and silicon. Iodine is found in large amounts in seafloor sediments and is incorporated into the seaweed. It is also known that silicon, due to the growing environment of gagome kelp as described above, has a positive effect on healthy growth. Silicon is present in the human body's nails, hair, bones, cell membranes, etc., and has the function of strengthening tissues by penetrating their cores and protecting cells from oxidation and glycation. In addition to gagome kelp, seaweed-derived materials such as akamoku, mekabu, ganiashi, and seaweed dulse can also be used.

Next, the hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment contains 0.3% to 30% citric acid by weight. Citric acid is a weak acid with three carboxyl groups, and is found in citrus fruits (mandarins, limes, lemons, grapefruit, etc.). It is also widely used as a food additive due to its sour taste. Citric acid is a component of the "citric acid cycle" in the body, and is widely used as a supplement, mainly for the purpose of energy production via the citric acid cycle.

Citric acid has various effects, and is known to have the main effects of relieving fatigue, beautifying the skin, and promoting hair growth. For example, "human hair" is weakly acidic, but shampoo is weakly alkaline, so washing your hair can disrupt the pH balance. After washing your hair with shampoo, your hair may feel squeaky, which means that your hair has become alkaline. Citric acid is useful for restoring this condition. By neutralizing hair that has become alkaline with citric acid, it is possible to restore the condition of your hair to its original state. Using citric acid as a rinse after shampooing restores the condition of your hair, improving its feel, and also promoting blood circulation and softening the scalp. It is also said to be effective in preventing thinning hair and hair loss, and improving split ends and breakage.

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 at a depth of 200 m or more, and compared to surface water, it is characterized by cleanliness, abundance of inorganic nutrients, and stability at low temperatures. In other words, deep sea water is not affected by river water polluted by human wastewater, so it is not contaminated by chemicals, and since it does not receive sunlight and plankton cannot grow, the amount of harmful bacteria is less than one thousandth of that of surface water. In addition, compared to surface water, it is rich in inorganic nutrients necessary for the growth of phytoplankton, and furthermore, it has the characteristics of stable water quality, with the water temperature and contained components being less likely to change.

In the hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment, the deep sea water is reduced with hydrogen. By performing the reduction process using hydrogen, hydrogen is absorbed, and when dissolved in water, the effect of quickly dispersing the coconut shell activated carbon is achieved. In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the deep sea water is reduced with hydrogen and then mixed with coconut shell activated carbon, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to perform the reduction process with hydrogen after the charcoal-containing composition is completed. In this invention, the deep sea water does not necessarily have to be reduced with hydrogen. In addition, the deep sea water may be handled in a powdered state for convenience, but the present invention is not limited to powder.

The hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment may further be mixed with amorphous water-soluble silicon (hydrated silica/hydrated silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid) in a weight ratio of 0.01% to 5%. Silicon is found in various parts of the human body, such as skin, bones, hair, nails, blood vessels, and cell walls, and it is known that silicon is necessary to maintain healthy skin, strong bones, supple hair, and shiny nails. The inclusion of silicon in the hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment makes it possible to enhance the anti-aging effect.

Here, silicon and its related substances are explained. Here, based on the International Atomic Weight Table (2010), the atomic weights are set as " _Si 28.0855", "H 1.00794", and "O 15.9994", rounded off to the third decimal place. Silicon is represented by " _Si " and has an atomic weight of 28.09. The amount of silicon required by the human body per day is "10 to 40 mg", and the recommended intake amount of silicon is used. Next, silica is also called silicic acid, anhydrous silicic acid, and silicon dioxide, and is represented by " _{SiO 2} " and has a molecular weight of 60.09 (28.09 + 16.00 x 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 an alternative name for water-soluble silicon because the word "silica" sounds good. However, water-soluble silicon (hydrated silica/hydrated silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid) and silica (anhydrous silicic acid) are different substances, as shown in the molecular formula and molecular weight below. Silica (silicic acid/anhydrous silicic acid) is hydrated and one H ₂ O is added to turn it into metasilicic acid, and it is further hydrated and one H ₂ O is added to turn it into orthosilicic acid, which is easily absorbed by the living body and can be effectively used. Water-soluble silicon is hydrated silica (hydrated silicic acid), which refers to a substance in the form of metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid. Water-insoluble silica (silica/silicic acid/anhydrous silicic acid) that makes up mountains and rocks combines with H ₂ O and dissolves, turning it into metasilicic acid. It is further hydrated (addition of H ₂ O) and turns into orthosilicic acid, which is more easily absorbed by the living body, and reaches the ocean, where it is absorbed by the "phytoplankton diatoms" at the bottom of the food chain, and is used in the living body. To repeat, the "drinkable silica derived from hot springs and spring waters" used in mineral water is "water-soluble silicon", which dissolves from rocks (silica, silicic acid, anhydrous silicic acid) and refers to "metasilic acid (hydrated silica, hydrated silicic acid)" or "orthosilicic acid", which have been used for many years as skin-beautifying bath ingredients in drinking springs. This gives "silicon/silica" = "28.09/60.09" = "0.47" _{times. Also, "silica/silicon" = "60.09/28.09" = "2.14" times, and from these, silicic acid (silica, SiO2 )} = silicon ( _Si ) x 1/0.47 = silicon ( _Si ) x 2.14 (based on the conversion value used by the Japan Food Analysis Center).

Next, metasilicic acid is expressed as " _{H2SiO3 "} and has a molecular weight of 78.1 (1x2+28.09+16.00x3=30.09+48.0= _78.09 ). From this, it can be said that metasilicic acid is silica (silicic acid, _{silicon dioxide} ) that has been hydrated and changed to " _H2O + _SiO2 = _{H2SiO3 "} .
In addition, the following relationship is found:
"Silicon/Metasilicic Acid" = "28.09/78.09" = "0.36" times "Metasilicic Acid/Silicon" = "78.09/28.09" = "2.78" times "Silica/Metasilicic Acid" = "60.09/78.09" = "0.77" times "Metasilicic Acid/Silica" = "78.09/60.09" = "1.30" times

Next, orthosilicic acid is represented by " _H4SiO4 " and its molecular weight is 78.1 (1 x 4 + 28.09 + 16.00 x 4 = 32.09 + 64.0 = 96.09). Compared to the molecular formula of metasilicic acid, it has an additional " _H2O " added to make it hydrated. Silica exists mainly in the form of "orthosilicic acid ( _H4SiO4 )" and its biogeochemical circulation is controlled by diatoms. This "orthosilicic acid ( _H4SiO4 )" is " _Si (OH)4" and has a "beautiful molecular structure with four OH groups holding hands" with _Si at the center, making it more absorbent.
In addition, the following relationship is found:
"Silicon/orthosilicic acid" = "28.09/96.09" = "0.29" times "Orthosilicic acid/silicon" = "96.09/28.09" = "3.42" times "Silica/orthosilicic acid" = "60.09/96.09" = "0.63" times "Orthosilicic acid/silica" = "96.09/60.09" = "1.60" times

Here, we will explain the recommended daily intake. As mentioned above, "silica/silicon" = "60.09/28.09" = "2.14" times, "metasilicic acid/silicon" = "78.09/28.09" = "2.78" times, and "orthosilicic acid/silicon" = "96.09/28.09" = "3.42" times. Since the recommended daily intake of silicon alone is "10-40 mg," the recommended daily intakes converted into silica, metasilicic acid, and orthosilicic acid are considered to be within the respective conversion value ranges from the silicon amount. That is, silicon is 10-40 mg, silica is 21.4-85.6 mg (10-40 mg x 2.14 times), metasilicic acid is 27.8-111.2 mg (10-40 mg x 2.78 times), and orthosilicic acid is 34.2-136.8 mg (10-40 mg x 3.42 times).

According to the paper "Biochemistry of Silicon and Related Problems (Nobel Foundation Symposia)" edited by "Gerd Bendz," "the silicon content in the human aorta changes with age." As shown in Figure 4, if the amount of water-soluble silicon (hydrated silica and hydrated silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid) in the body at birth is taken as 100, this amount will decrease to roughly half by the age of 40, ignoring individual differences. Humans cannot produce the necessary water-soluble silicon in their own bodies, so it is important to actively ingest water-soluble silicon in order to maintain beauty and health.

Water-soluble silicon (hydrated silica and hydrated silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid) is also found in the human body, and is present in hair, nails, blood vessels, bones, joints, cell walls, etc. Silicon in the body has the ability to bind collagen, and is useful for regenerating, reinforcing, and maintaining bones, hair, nails, and collagen, as well as affecting skin moisturization. Silicon is also found in the skin (dermis layer), hair, nails, etc., and binds collagen, ceramide, elastin, hyaluronic acid, chondroitin, etc., maintaining the firmness and elasticity of the skin, and bundling and strengthening tissues. Furthermore, silicon promotes collagen synthesis in the skin and has the function of bonding and improving the quality of collagen layers, so it is expected that the combination of these will have a beauty and health effect. Furthermore, silicon is absorbed through the intestinal wall and has the effect of solubilizing adhesions inside the blood vessels as it passes through the blood vessels, which is also effective in preventing arteriosclerosis. It also has the function of promoting plant growth and strengthening stems.

The Framingham Offspring Study in the United States found that there is a close relationship between the intake of silicon (contained in water-soluble silicon) and bone mineral density (BMD). In this study, 2,846 male and female study subjects in their 30s to 80s were divided into four groups according to the results of their silicon intake and compared. As a result, it was found that the higher the silicon intake, the higher the femoral neck bone density in men and premenopausal women. This suggests that silicon is effective in preventing osteoporosis. Since the importance of silicon has been revealed in this way, dietary supplements and supplements containing water-soluble silicon (hydrated silica and hydrated silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid), which is easily absorbed by the body, have been attracting attention in Europe and the United States for quite some time, and the market for silicon products in Europe and the United States is already extremely large.

Both plant-derived silicon and mineral-derived silicon can be processed under the same conditions, such as temperature and pressure, to obtain water-soluble silicon (hydrated silica or hydrated silica such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid). However, the balance of minerals other than silicon contained in each is different, so if you want to enjoy both the blessings of the earth and the blessings of plants, you can expect a synergistic effect by mixing concentrated solutions of plant-derived water-soluble silicon and mineral-derived water-soluble silicon. In addition, the "water-soluble silicon" can be either "plant-derived silicon" derived from bamboo, sugarcane, Japanese bamboo grass, Japanese silver grass, rice husks, and rice straw, which are all grasses like bamboo, or "mineral-derived silicon" such as crystal and quartz. Water-soluble silicon derived from natural water or hot spring water from Kirishima (Kirishima Mountain Range) or Hakone can also be used. In addition, by utilizing the water-soluble silicon eluted from the Mt. Fuji lava marimo powder and combining it with the water-soluble silicon abundant in the spring water and hot spring water of Mt. Fuji, the "blessings of minerals from Mt. Fuji" and the "blessings of minerals from deep sea water" can be expected to have a further synergistic effect of minerals. It can be said that these are the blessings of high and low minerals, and the blessings of a balance of yin and yang minerals. In addition, the spring water, hot spring water, lava, etc. of Mt. Fuji contain "vanadium," which is known to be effective against diabetes. It is known that the rain and snow that falls on the land of Mt. Fuji becomes natural water that has a balanced amount of abundant minerals, including vanadium, as it permeates the thick basalt layer over a long period of time. In this embodiment, too, the inclusion of "vanadium" can be expected to be effective against diabetes.

Mineral waters rich in water-soluble silicon are mainly found in the Fuji and Hakone regions and Kyushu. Kyushu is home to some of the world's most famous volcanoes and hot springs, such as Aso, Unzen, Kirishima, Kuju, Sakurajima, and Beppu. The strata in this area contain a lot of silica (silicic acid and anhydrous silicic acid), which is known to dissolve into the water over a long period of time (changing into hydrated silica and hydrated silicic acid, such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid). Regarding the hot spring waters of Kirishima, which are rich in water-soluble silicon, there is a myth that "long ago, Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto took Hiruko-no-Mikoto, who could not stand, on a boat and had him undergo hot spring therapy at the "Nageki-no-Mori" (Forest of Wails) where they arrived." In this embodiment, water-soluble silicon (hydrated silica and hydrated silicic acid, such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid) derived from spring water or natural water in Kirishima or Sakurajima may also be contained.

Mineral water from Sakurajima may contain natural germanium. Germanium binds with oxygen, transports oxygen, and is known to activate interferon in the body. For this reason, in this embodiment, it may be possible to obtain the benefits of natural germanium by using mineral water from Sakurajima. Interestingly, carbon (atomic number 6), silicon (atomic number 14), and germanium (atomic number 32) belong to the same Group 14 element in the periodic table, and while they have an electronic structure with four valence electrons (s2p2), each has characteristics that can be expected to have unique health benefits.

The present inventors verified the synergistic effect of water-soluble silicon on collagen production based on the results of research conducted by a research institute. The test substances were (a) collagen, (b) ultra-concentrated water-soluble ionized silicon, and (c) ceramide (1% ceramide solution), and the test method was as follows. That is, normal human dermal fibroblasts were cultured and shifted to the logarithmic growth phase, and at the same time, the required number of cells was secured, and the normal human dermal fibroblasts were seeded in a "96-well micro plate" at a concentration of "1 x 104 cells/100 μL/well". Next, pre-culture was performed for 24 hours, the culture medium 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 using an ELISA collagen kit and shown as a value corrected for cell protein. The results are shown in the following table.

Thus, the combination of "collagen 31.25 (μg/mL)" and "ceramide (1% ceramide solution) 125 (μg/mL)" resulted in a proliferation rate of 128.8% (an increase of 28.8%), while the combination of "collagen 31.25 (μg/mL)", "ceramide (1% ceramide solution) 125 (μg/mL)" and "water-soluble silicon 125 (μg/mL)" resulted in a proliferation rate of 148.3% (an increase of 48.3%). The results are shown in Figure 5. Furthermore, the combination of "collagen 125 (μg/mL)" and "ceramide (1% ceramide solution) 125 (μg/mL)" resulted in a proliferation rate of 165.2% (a 65.2% increase), while the combination of "collagen 125 (μg/mL)", "ceramide (1% ceramide solution) 125 (μg/mL)", and "water-soluble silicon 125 (μg/mL)" resulted in a proliferation rate of 208.8% (a 108.8% increase). These results are shown in Figure 6. Thus, the addition of "water-soluble silicon" was confirmed to have a statistically significant high synergistic effect compared to the collagen-ceramide two-type mixture (Student's t-test vs. two-type mixture: p value < 0.001).

The inventors also verified the synergistic effect on hyaluronic acid production based on the results of research conducted by a research institute. That is, a hyaluronic acid production effect test using normal human dermal fibroblasts was conducted for the test substances "collagen", "water-soluble ionized silicon ultra-concentrate solution", and "ceramide (1% ceramide solution)" alone and in combination with each test substance. The test method is as follows. (A) Normal human dermal fibroblasts were cultured to ensure the required number of cells. (B) Normal human dermal fibroblasts were seeded on each plate in a 96-well microplate at a concentration of 1 x 104 cells/100 μL/well. (C) Pre-culture was performed for 24 hours. (D) After pre-culture, the culture medium was removed, and the adjusted test substance solution was added to each well, followed by culturing for 48 hours. (E) After the end of the culture, the culture supernatant was collected, and the amount of hyaluronic acid produced in the culture supernatant was measured using an ELISA hyaluronic acid kit.

The calculation method of the test results 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 protein amount. (B) For relative evaluation, the amount of hyaluronic acid produced in the control group was converted to 100%, and the hyaluronic acid production rate of the test substance was calculated. (C) The significant difference of the cell survival rate, the amount of hyaluronic acid produced, and the hyaluronic acid production rate was tested by the Student's t-test with the control. The data of each test group was independently tested three times, and a significant difference test was performed. The significance level was set to p<0.05 in a two-sided test. The test results of the hyaluronic acid production effect of the test substance alone and its combination are as shown in the following table.
The above table shows the hyaluronic acid production rate results for the test substances alone, and shows the relative ratios with no addition taken as 100%.
The table above shows the hyaluronic acid production rate by combining two products, and shows the relative ratio with no additives being 100%.
The table above shows the hyaluronic acid production rate results for the combination of three products, with the relative ratio shown assuming no additives as 100%.

For the individual test substances, each test substance was found to have a hyaluronic acid production promoting effect, and collagen and ceramide alone showed high hyaluronic acid production, and a significant production promoting effect was found in all test groups compared to no addition. For water-soluble silicon, a significant production promoting effect was found in the 125 μg/mL test group compared to no addition. In addition, for the combination of two products, the combination of collagen and water-soluble silicon significantly promoted hyaluronic acid production in all test groups compared to collagen alone, and for the combination of ceramide and water-soluble silicon, hyaluronic acid production was promoted by the combination with water-soluble silicon in concentration groups where the ceramide concentration was 31.25 μg/mL or higher, and a hyaluronic acid production promoting effect was found compared to ceramide alone. For the combination of collagen and ceramide, hyaluronic acid production was promoted in the combination of collagen 31.25 μg/mL or higher compared to collagen alone, and a synergistic effect was found by the combination.

Furthermore, in a three-item mixture in which water-soluble silicon was added to a combination of collagen and ceramide, hyaluronic acid production was significantly promoted in test groups containing 31.25 μg/mL or more of collagen compared to a two-item combination, demonstrating the synergistic effect of water-soluble silicon. This is shown in Figures 7A to 7C.

Silicon is also known to have a significant effect on the growth and shell formation of the "Sakura shrimp," known as the jewel of the sea. Sakura shrimp, which are precious worldwide, can only be caught in two places: Taiwan and Suruga Bay. Nearly 100% of the shrimp caught in Japan comes from Suruga Bay, Shizuoka Prefecture. As shown in Figure 8, rivers such as the Fuji Spring Water that flows into Suruga Bay are rich in "soluble silicon (hydrated silica and hydrated silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid)," which is an important factor in the formation of the skeleton of the phytoplankton "diatoms," which serve as food for sakura shrimp in their juvenile stage. The diatoms taken in by sakura shrimp serve as "in vivo silicon" and play a role as a beauty mineral that is essential for the growth of living organisms through the food chain. In other words, they reach the sea (Suruga Bay) from water and hot springs through rivers and become an important component that makes up the body of the phytoplankton "diatoms," and through the rich ecosystem and food chain of Suruga Bay, including sakura shrimp, they play a role in strengthening the skeletons and tissues of the Japanese people. The "silicon cycle on Earth" is a process in which silicon changes from mineral silicon to plant silicon to living organisms, then passes through the food chain, becomes feces or dead bodies, returns to the ocean floor or the earth, and over a long period of time changes back into mineral silicon. In this way, silicon circulates around the Earth over a long period of time, moving through minerals, plants, and living organisms, and can be said to be a "beauty mineral" that is essential to the human body. The hydrocharcoal of this embodiment makes effective use of these advantages of silicon.

The inventors conducted a skin permeability test of the water-soluble silicon according to this embodiment through 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 specimens were the water-soluble silicon according to this embodiment and commercially available silicon water, the subject was a 51-year-old man, and the test site was the inside of the right forearm. In the test method, a predetermined amount of fluorescent agent was added to each test specimen to make the permeability of the test specimen visible. The subject was exposed to the test site and allowed to acclimate for about 10 minutes in a seated position to get used to the environment in the test room under constant conditions (room temperature: 25°C, humidity 50%). After acclimatization, two test sections of 3 cm x 3 cm were set on the test site, one of which was the test section for the "water-soluble silicon according to this embodiment" and the other was the test section for the "commercial silicon water". 20 μL of the specimen was dropped into each test section and spread evenly within the test section. Next, distilled water was sprayed over the entire surface of both test areas, and then immediately exposed to a black light to observe whether or not fluorescent light was emitted.

As a result, in the test area of "water-soluble silicon according to this embodiment," no coloring of the fluorescent agent was observed, and only in the test area of "commercially available silicon water," fluorescent coloring was observed. From this, it is believed that the "commercially available silicon water" did not undergo skin penetration because the fluorescent agent remained on the skin, while in the case of "water-soluble silicon according to this embodiment," it is believed that penetration into the skin occurred because there was no residual coloring of the fluorescent agent. Figure 9 is a diagram showing the function of water-soluble ionized silicon. As shown in Figure 9, silicon binds to collagen and the like, filling gaps in the skin and playing a role in maintaining elasticity. However, since silicon itself has difficulty penetrating the skin, in this embodiment, a "water-soluble ionized silicon" with excellent penetration rate was realized by special processing. This increases the penetration rate, and further effects can be expected, such as restoring skin vitality and enabling skin reconstruction.

The hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment may further contain fulvic acid mixed in a weight ratio of 0.01% to 5%. Fulvic acid is one of the organic acids present in humus soil formed when plants are decomposed by microorganisms in the soil. Fulvic acid plays a necessary role in allowing plants to absorb minerals in the soil. Fulvic acid also ionizes minerals, changing them into a form that is easily absorbed by the body (chelating effect). It is known that this chelating effect of fulvic acid ionizes minerals and is expected to suppress active oxygen. It can be said that the hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment, containing fulvic acid, is expected to maintain and promote health.

In nature, fulvic acid forms complexes with many metals, but when it is complexed with iron it becomes ferric fulvic acid, which accounts for a large portion of the iron transported to the ocean and there is a lot of evidence that it promotes the growth of plants (including phytoplankton) and livestock. Fulvic acid is also one of the organic acids found in forests and soil, but it is taken up by humans and animals through the food chain starting from phytoplankton, where it plays a role in promoting the circulation of nutrients such as minerals that are transported into the body (ion exchange).

In recent years, a phenomenon called "rock denudation" has been occurring along the coast of the Sea of Japan in western Hokkaido, where the rocks on the seabed turn pure white. When this phenomenon occurs, the amount of seaweed and phytoplankton at the bottom of the food chain shown in Figure 10 decreases, and as a result, the coastal fish that feed on them disappear, causing serious effects on the fishing industry. One of the causes is said to be the relationship between forest degradation and iron fulvic acid. Nitrogen is essential for the growth of seaweed and phytoplankton in the sea, but this nitrogen absorption requires "iron ions" that act as a catalyst. There are only trace amounts of iron ions in seawater, and a decrease in the supply of iron from the forest through rivers leads to a shortage of iron ions. When considering the "iron ions" that are carried to the sea through rivers, "iron fulvic acid" is the keyword. In forests, leaves and branches that have fallen to the ground are decomposed by microorganisms, and fulvic acid is produced at that time, which combines with the iron in the humus to become "iron fulvic acid." If iron remains as an ion, it will come into contact with oxygen on the way to the river and oxidize, turning into "iron particles." However, as shown in Figure 11, iron ions that bind to fulvic acid in forests travel down rivers as "fulvic acid iron" and reach the sea as "iron ions." Iron fulvic acid plays an important role in the growth of phytoplankton and seaweed through nitrogen absorption.

"Fulvic acid" and "humic acid" are called humic substances, and are produced by the decomposition of organic matter, especially plants, and play a role in replenishing minerals to plants. Both use chelating power (grabbing power) to transport minerals and amino acids and excrete excess minerals. Fulvic acid is soluble in acidic solutions and is considered to be very rare. Humic acid is soluble in alkaline solutions and is composed of dark, black melanin pigments. The reason why "humic acid" is black is mainly because plants that grew in the shallow waters of the ancient sea, such as wakame seaweed, nori seaweed, and tree leaves, settled on the seabed, became thickly trapped in volcanic ash and other sediments, and decomposed into organic matter over hundreds of millions of years of aging. Humic acid is characterized by containing minerals that were bound to organic matter, and does not deteriorate even when exposed to the surface of the earth.

For example, a demonstration test was conducted to purify tidal flats using ferrous silicon fulvic acid in order to make it possible to regenerate the Ariake Sea, and it is also known that fulvic acid functions as a carrier that carries iron and water-soluble silicon from forests and mountains, and that tidal flats in lakes and oceans can be regenerated by using ferrous silicon fulvic acid. Research is being conducted into the use of fulvic acid in the treatment of lifestyle-related diseases, as well as for restoring cell function through its ability to break down harmful substances, creating beautiful skin, improving atopic dermatitis and allergies, restoring eyesight, promoting hair growth, and boosting immunity, for use in agriculture, livestock farming, human drinking water, and cosmetics.

The hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment may further be mixed with seaweed powder at a weight ratio of 0.01% to 5%. This seaweed powder is made by collecting seaweed withered and deposited on the seabed, and grinding it into a powder. It is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, and iron. For example, powder of seaweed (e.g., Lithothamnion) that lives in shallow waters and offshore seabeds along the North Atlantic coast of Iceland can be used.

As described above, the hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment contains functional edible charcoal or edible charcoal, inulin, gagome kelp powder, citric acid, deep sea water, water-soluble silicon (hydrated silica/hydrated silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid), fulvic acid, seaweed powder, and is a substance designed to fuse these components and create a synergistic effect overall by subjecting the gagome kelp powder, deep sea water, water-soluble silicon (hydrated silica/hydrated silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid), fulvic acid, and seaweed powder to hydrogen support processing, while retaining their individual characteristics. Furthermore, the deep sea water, gagome kelp powder (minerals contained in gagome kelp), water-soluble silicon (hydrated silica/hydrated silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid), fulvic acid, and seaweed powder that have been subjected to hydrogen support processing make it possible to disperse quickly when dissolved in water. Lactic acid bacteria, bifidobacteria, etc. may also be added. In particular, charcoal such as coconut shell activated charcoal is porous, making it a good habitat for beneficial bacteria, and is therefore useful for maintaining and improving the intestinal environment. It goes without saying that as the number of types of ingredients added increases, the content ratio of the other ingredients will decrease accordingly. For example, when lactic acid bacteria, bifidobacteria, etc. are added, even if the content ratio of inulin decreases, as long as it is within the appropriate range, there is no problem in terms of the effects of the present invention.

[Verification example of hydrogen generation amount]
The inventors independently verified the amount of hydrogen generated from the hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment. That is, the hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment was used as a sample, and the amount of hydrogen generated from the sample was measured by gas chromatography. The test method was as follows: (a) After crushing the sample in a mortar, 1 g and 0.5 g were taken and added to a 125 mL vial, 25 mL of purified water was added thereto, the vial was quickly capped, and ultrasonic extraction was performed for 30 minutes. (b) After leaving it at room temperature for 48 hours or more, 0.5 mL of headspace gas in the vial was injected into a gas chromatograph to measure hydrogen. The measurement result was "6.5 mL/g". Generally, high-concentration hydrogen water is said to contain 1 ppm of hydrogen, but by dissolving the hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment in water, it is possible to generate a hydrogen solution with a very high concentration. Furthermore, since the hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment contains gagome kelp, it also has the effect of making it difficult for hydrogen to escape from its "thickness".

Hydrogen has the ability to remove active oxygen, and because it has the smallest molecular size in the universe, it is said to quickly penetrate the skin and hair and remove active oxygen. It is also expected to be effective in preventing skin aging, such as blemishes caused by ultraviolet rays, and hair loss.

[Uses of hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment]
(1) Drinking or eating For example, various benefits can be obtained by mixing the hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment with coffee. Instant coffee is often dark roasted. From the viewpoint of the balance between bitterness and sourness in coffee, it is known that in the case of dark roasting, the sour citric acid inherent to the raw beans disappears due to heating, resulting in a stronger bitterness and the generation of the carcinogenic substance "acrylamide". In the hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment, as described above, coconut shell activated carbon adsorbs bitter components and acrylamide, and also adsorbs residual chlorine and trihalomethanes in the water. Then, citric acid compensates for the original sourness of the raw beans, deep sea water supplies minerals, and hydrogen reduces the coffee itself that has been oxidized by roasting or heat extraction. In addition, gagome kelp and inulin provide a moderate thickness and function to make it difficult for hydrogen to escape. This makes it possible to enjoy coffee that is easy to drink and good for your health. It is possible to use hydrocharcoal in various drinks other than coffee.

In addition to being drunk, hydrocharcoal is also useful as food. Since gagome kelp contains iodine, silicon, and fucoidan, it can be consumed as a way to ingest these elements into the body, meaning it can be used as an "edible hair growth treatment."

As described above, the activated carbon according to this embodiment was able to confirm a large number of live bacteria even in a strongly acidic/gastric acid environment of about pH 2. Therefore, by mixing the hydrocharcoal with lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria, the hydrocharcoal becomes a refuge (shelter) for the lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria, and it is possible to provide a place where the lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria can survive without being killed even in a strongly acidic environment. As a result, the coconut shell activated carbon contained in the hydrocharcoal provides a refuge for the lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria, and due to the synergistic effect with inulin, which is converted into fructooligosaccharides in the intestines, and the mineral-rich deep sea water and gagome kelp, it can be said that the hydrocharcoal as a whole is highly likely to contribute to the overall intestinal environment.

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

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

[Verification example of the proliferation of intestinal lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus gasseri JCM1131)]
The present inventors have verified the effect of the deep sea water according to this embodiment on the proliferation of intestinal lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus gasseri JCM1131). The test method was as follows: (a) 1 mL of intestinal lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus gasseri JCM1131) strain with a turbidity (OD600) value of 1.0 (MRS medium) was added to 12 mL of modified MRS medium or modified MRS medium to which deep sea water powder was added at 1% or 2%, and (b) the mixture was cultured at 37°C, and the turbidity was measured over time. FIG. 3 shows the effect of the addition of deep sea water powder on the proliferation 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 proliferation of intestinal lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus gasseri JCM1131) strain.

(2) Application to the human body, etc. The hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment is made of materials having the above-mentioned functions, so it can be used for face washing, oral care, scalp care, or added to skin gel packs, bath additives, etc. That is, by mixing it with shampoo or facial cleanser, it is possible to easily replenish hydrogen and minerals to the scalp and skin, and to reduce the skin to a clean state and prevent oxidation problems. In addition, coconut shell activated carbon adsorbs excess sebum and bacteria, making it possible to maintain the skin in good condition.

When used as a bath additive, coconut shell activated carbon adsorbs trihalomethanes and residual chlorine contained in the bath water, supplying hydrogen to the skin. Furthermore, coconut shell activated carbon emits far infrared rays, which is expected to have the effect of making the body warmer and slower to cool down. Hydrocharcoal can also be used as a hydrogen charcoal pack by mixing it with a small amount of water and applying it to the skin. As mentioned above, gagome kelp thickens the water, making it difficult for hydrogen to escape, and after application, placing a polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) sheet or sheet mask on top to prevent it from drying out allows for easy mineral hydrogen replenishment to the skin.

In addition, when hydrocharcoal is mixed into shampoo, the power of gagome kelp is expected to have a hair growth effect. In other words, because hydrocharcoal contains gagome kelp, it is thought that by mixing it into shampoo or treatment, it can supply fucoidan, iodine, and silicon to the hair roots, which is likely to have a hair growth effect.

[Verification example of inulin content]
The inventors of the present invention have focused on the dispersion characteristics of the hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment when it is dissolved in water, and have examined the content ratio of charcoal and inulin. First, one blending ratio that is considered to be appropriate has been found.
(Mixing ratio)
Charcoal 20%
Inulin 20%
Dextrin 60%
In addition, it was found that if the inulin content was reduced, it was possible to achieve this at 9%, as shown below.
(Mixing ratio)
Charcoal 20%
Dextrin 71%
Inulin 9%

Here, it is known that if the blending ratio of charcoal is too high, or conversely, if the blending ratio of inulin is too high, the yield will be poor and the solubility (dispersibility) in water will be poor. For this reason, it is not easy to manufacture the charcoal-containing composition according to this embodiment.

The inventors also tested the cases of "3% charcoal, 1% inulin" and "3% charcoal, 5% inulin". Here, when inulin was not added and only dextrin was added, the dispersibility of granular charcoal in water was poor, and the same was true when the inulin ratio was set to 1%. It was also found that an inulin ratio of 9% or more is suitable for dispersing granular charcoal while spreading downward from the water surface as soon as it is put into water. Furthermore, it was confirmed that dispersion was achieved when "3% charcoal, 5% inulin" was added. However, the yield was poor, so a solution to this problem is desired in the future. Ultimately, it was found that in order to produce granular charcoal that is well dispersible (well dissolved) in water, an inulin ratio of at least 5% is necessary, and 9% or more is preferable.

As described above, the hydrocharcoal according to this embodiment contains functional edible charcoal or edible charcoal, inulin, gagome kelp powder, citric acid, and deep sea water, and further contains water-soluble silicon (hydrated silica and hydrated silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid), fulvic acid, and seaweed powder. In addition, the gagome kelp powder, deep sea water, water-soluble silicon (hydrated silica and hydrated silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid), fulvic acid, and seaweed powder are treated with hydrogen support, so that these components are fused together and can produce a synergistic effect as a whole while retaining their individual characteristics. In particular, the hydrogen-supported gagome kelp powder (minerals contained in gagome kelp), deep sea water, water-soluble silicon (hydrated silica and hydrated silicic acid such as metasilicic acid or orthosilicic acid), fulvic acid, and seaweed powder can be quickly dispersed when dissolved in water. Furthermore, by determining a certain blending ratio, it is possible to achieve sufficient dispersion properties even with only functional edible charcoal or edible charcoal and inulin. Furthermore, by mixing with ionized apatite, hydroxyapatite, silk hydrogen pearl powder, baked 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 at least one of activated charcoal and edible charcoal,
At least one of activated carbon and edible carbon is 3% to 70%;
Inulin: 5% to 95 %
Deep ocean water that has been reduced with hydrogen accounts for 0.3% to 30%
A charcoal-containing composition, comprising: The charcoal-containing composition according to claim 1, further comprising 10% to 40% by weight of Gagome kelp powder. The charcoal-containing composition according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising citric acid mixed therein at a weight ratio of 0.3% to 30%. The charcoal-containing composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising dextrin mixed therein. The charcoal-containing composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising amorphous water-soluble silicon mixed therein at a weight ratio of 0.01% to 5%. The charcoal-containing composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising fulvic acid mixed therein at a weight ratio of 0.01% to 5%. The charcoal-containing composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising seaweed powder mixed therein at a weight ratio of 0.01% to 5%.

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