KR20130111078A - Functional health food for relieving stress and enhancing memory comprising pomegranate seeds oil - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: Health functional food is provided to offer excellent activity for the stress relaxation, the memory enhancement, and the brain activity. CONSTITUTION: Health functional food having stress relaxation and memory enhancement effects contains 1-10 wt% of rose extract, 0.01-2 wt% of unsaturated fatty acid, 0.1-5 wt% of medical herb extract, and 0.01-5 wt% of pomegranate seed oil. The unsaturated fatty acid is more than one material selected from a group consisting of DHA, EPA, and DPA. The medical herb extract is formed of a Poria cocos extract, a Polygala tenuifoila Willdenow extract, and an Acori graminei Rhizoma extract. The health functional food additionally contains more than one extract selected from a brown seaweed extract, a radish extract, a Lentinus edodes extract, and a sesame seed extract.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a health functional food for relieving stress and improving memory, including pomegranate seed oil,

The present invention relates to a health functional food. More specifically, the present invention relates to a health functional food containing stress pomegranate seed oil for stress relief and memory enhancement.

As the industrialization progresses and the technology is advanced, a large amount of information is flowing at a high speed. This excessive amount of information is one of the main causes of stress in modern people. Chronic stress not only accompanies insomnia, distraction, addictive drinking, but also directly affects the chemical action of the brain, .

In other words, stress not only affects cognitive function (human brain function) in various ways, but also induces the secretion of stress hormones such as catecholamines and glucocorticoids. If stress hormones continue to be secreted for about 30 minutes, the energy of the brain will decrease, and if the secretions continue for a longer period of time, the neurons will be disconnected and consequently the memory will be diminished (Sapolsky RM et al., Curr. Opin. Neurobiol , 5 (2): 205-216, 1995).

This memory decline is clearly different from memory loss due to brain diseases such as dementia or Alzheimer's. Dementia is a clear disease caused by the breakdown of brain cells, and its causes are very diverse. In other words, dementia is caused by various causes such as cerebral cortical injury, vascular injury, head trauma, central nervous system infection, toxic metabolic disorder and oxygen deficiency, while memory decline is short-term memory disorder, A problem occurs in the temporary search ability of the user.

In order to maintain memory, adequate sleep and stress management is required, and intake of fruits, vegetables and fiber should be increased. However, it is often difficult for modern people to maintain these basic lifestyle and eating habits because they require a lot of work and study. Therefore, it is possible to take nutritional supplements such as vitamin E, which has been found to be beneficial for brain function maintenance, but it is not yet clear whether these nutritional supplements can enhance memory.

Accordingly, the present applicant has found that roses extract; At least one unsaturated fatty acid selected from the group consisting of DHA, EPA and DPA; (Korean Patent No. 10-1075372) filed for application for a health functional food for memory enhancement containing a rose extract containing a herb medicine extract comprising a white bell extract, a grass extract, and a Seokchangpo extract.

On the other hand, pomegranate contains various nutrients such as carbohydrate and organic acid, and is widely used in the field of food and medicine, and both fruit and shell are good for prevention of hypertension and arteriosclerosis, and it is reported to be effective for women's disease and swelling . However, there has been no report that pomegranate oil helps improve memory.

Accordingly, the present applicant has developed a health functional food having remarkably enhanced memory effect by adding pomegranate seed oil to the existing health functional food for memory enhancement.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a health functional food having excellent activity in brain activity, particularly stress relief and memory enhancement.

The health functional food for relieving stress and enhancing memory ability according to the present invention is a rose extract; One or more unsaturated fatty acids selected from the group consisting of DHA, EPA and DPA; Herbal medicine extracts comprising a white bacillus, an extract, an extract of Seokchangpo; And pome seed oil.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the rose extract is included in an amount of 1 to 10% by weight based on the total weight of the health functional food.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the unsaturated fatty acid is included in an amount of 0.01 to 2% by weight based on the total weight of the health functional food.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned white bell-seed extract, roots extract, Seokjangpo extract or all of them are contained in an amount of 0.1 to 5% by weight based on the total weight of the health functional food.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the pomegranate seed oil is included in an amount of 0.01 to 5% by weight based on the total weight of the health functional food.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the health functional food further comprises at least one extract selected from the group consisting of seaweed, radish, shiitake and sesame.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the health functional food further comprises safflower seed extract, vitamin C, or a mixture thereof.

In one embodiment of the invention, the rose extract is extracted with water or ethanol.

The health functional food according to the present invention has excellent activities for brain activity, especially for relieving stress and improving memory.

The present invention will be described in more detail as follows.

The health functional food for relieving stress and enhancing memory ability according to the present invention is a rose extract; One or more unsaturated fatty acids selected from the group consisting of DHA, EPA and DPA; Herbal medicine extracts comprising a white bacillus, an extract, an extract of Seokchangpo; And pome seed oil.

The rose extract which can be used in the present invention is an extract containing an active ingredient present in the flowers and leaves of roses. The extracts of roses and leaves can be prepared by using water or ethanol or fermented spirits of 30 to 100% The extract is filtered and / or centrifuged, and concentrated. The concentrate is dried under reduced pressure or freeze-dried at 55 to 70 ° C for 6 to 12 hours Step. The rose extract may be added in an amount of 1 to 10% by weight based on the total weight of the health functional food. If it is added in an amount of less than 1% by weight, it is difficult to expect an effect of improving memory performance. When it is added in an amount of more than 10% by weight, aesthetics, flavor and flavor are deteriorated.

The health functional food according to the present invention comprises at least one unsaturated fatty acid selected from the group consisting of DHA, EPA, and DPA together with the rose extract, preferably all of the three unsaturated fatty acids. About 60% of the brain cells are composed of unsaturated fatty acids. Unsaturated fatty acids are components used to make nerve fibers in brain cells. Therefore, these three unsaturated fatty acids are very important for enhancing brain activity. The unsaturated fatty acid is preferably added in an amount of 0.01 to 2% by weight based on the total weight of the health functional food. If it is added in an amount of less than 0.01% by weight, it is difficult to expect an effect of improving memory performance, and even if it is added in an amount exceeding 2% by weight, the effect of improving memory performance is not remarkable.

The health functional food according to the present invention also includes a herbal medicine extract comprising a white bacillus extract, an original extract, and a Seokchangpo extract. The herbal medicine extract promotes brain activity, improves blood circulation in the brain, supplies fresh oxygen to brain cells, and provides an effect of excretion of waste substances in the brain. As each of the above extracts, the extract obtained by applying the same conditions as the step of obtaining the rose extract can be used. It is preferable that the above-mentioned extracts of Leptospires, Leek extract, Seokjangpo extract or all of them are added in an amount of 0.1 to 5 wt% based on the total weight of the health functional food. When the extract is added in an amount of less than 0.1% by weight, the effect of enhancing the brain activity by addition is insignificant. When the extract is added in an amount of more than 5% by weight, the aesthetic, flavor and flavor deteriorate. .

The health functional food according to the present invention also includes pome seed oil. In the present invention, pome seed oil provides antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer effects as well as a brain activity promoting function. The pomegranate seed oil is preferably added in an amount of 0.01 to 5% by weight based on the total weight of the health functional food. If it is added in an amount of less than 0.1% by weight, the effect of improving memory performance is insignificant, and when it is added in an amount exceeding 5% by weight, aesthetics, fragrance and flavor are deteriorated.

The health functional food according to the present invention may further comprise one or more extracts selected from the group consisting of seaweed, radish, shiitake and sesame as a subcomponent. These extracts all enhance the cranial nerve and provide the effect of soothing the abnormal excitement of the cranial nerve. The seaweed, radish, shiitake and sesame are preferably added in an amount of 0.1 to 5% by weight based on the total weight of the health functional food. When the extracts are added in an amount of less than 0.1% by weight, the strengthening and soothing effect of cranial nerves due to the addition may be insignificant. When the extract is added in an amount exceeding 5% by weight, the aesthetic, flavor and flavor may be deteriorated. .

The health functional food according to the present invention may further comprise safflower seed extract. This safflower seed extract protects brain cells and cell membranes. It prevents the aging of the brain and acts to make the brain healthy.

The safflower seed extract is preferably added in an amount of 0.1 to 1% by weight based on the total weight of the health functional food. If it is added in an amount of less than 0.1% by weight, it may be insignificant to contribute to the anti-aging effect of the brain. If it is contained in an amount exceeding 1% by weight, the aesthetic, flavor and flavor properties may be deteriorated. .

The health functional food according to the present invention may further include vitamin C to promote cleavage of brain cells and to enhance the function of memory cells. Vitamin C, which is commercially available for the supply of vitamins, may be purchased and added, and it is also preferable to add Angelica giganta extract. The vitamin C is preferably added in an amount of 0.01 to 0.2% by weight based on the total weight of the health functional food. If it is added in an amount of less than 0.01% by weight, the effect of supplementing the function of memory cells may be insignificant. If it is added in an amount exceeding 0.2% by weight, it may cause deterioration of function due to excessive consumption. Do.

The health functional food according to the present invention may contain known additives in addition to the above additives. These known additives include citric acid, saccharides, black sugar, and various additives added to known health functional beverages.

However, in the present invention, since the solubility of the saccharides is excellent even at low temperatures, ice sugars commonly used in the production of cold drinks and ice cream can be applied. It is sufficient that the iced sugar is added in accordance with the added amount according to known products such as cold drinks and the like, so that no particular limitation is required.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the following examples and experimental examples. However, these examples and experimental examples are provided only for the understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

Manufacture of health functional drinks

Example  One

Water of rosemary extract, 3.0% by weight of rosemary extract, 0.1% by weight of DHA, EPA and DPA, 1.0% by weight of BaekbyeSin extract, 1.0% by weight of ground extract, 1.0% by weight of Seokchangpo extract, 0.02% , And then degassed at a rate of 40 cmHg or more. The mixture was homogenized at 100 kg / cm 2 in a homogenizer, sterilized at 98 ° C for 30 seconds, filled in a container at 86 ° C and sealed. The lid of the sealed container was sterilized and then cooled at 30 DEG C to prepare a health functional drink for enhancing brain activity.

Example  2

A health functional beverage was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that 1.0 wt% of a seaweed extract was added.

Example  3

A health functional beverage was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that 1.0 wt% of the hydrothermal extract was added.

Example  4

A health functional beverage was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that 1.0 wt% of a mushroom hot water extract was added.

Example  5

Healthy functional beverages were prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that 1.0% by weight of 70% sesame seed extract was added.

Example  6

Healthy functional beverages were prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that 0.5% by weight of a 70% ethanol extract of safflower seeds was added.

Example  7

A health functional drink was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that 0.1% by weight of vitamin C was added.

Example  8

A health functional beverage was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that 1.0 wt% of seaweed extract, 1.0 wt% of non-hydrothermal extract, 1.0 wt% of mushroom hot water extract and 1.0 wt% of sesame seed extract were added .

Example  9

Healthy functional beverages were prepared in the same manner as in Example 8, except that 0.5% by weight of a 70% ethanol extract of safflower seeds was added.

Example  10

Healthy functional beverages were prepared in the same manner as in Example 9, except that 0.1% by weight of vitamin C was added.

Comparative Example  One

A health functional drink was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that 0.02% by weight of pome seed oil was not added.

Comparative Example  2

A health functional beverage was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that 0.02 wt% of pomegranate concentrate was added instead of 0.02 wt% of pome seed oil.

Experimental Example  1. Experiments to improve memory

The ADAS-cog test (Mohs et al., Psychopharmacol., 1985) was conducted to examine whether the functional drink prepared in each Example was orally administered to people aged 20-40 who complained memory disturbance for 10 weeks, Bull., 19 (3): 448-450, 1983). Word recall, word delay recall, word recall, remembering test instructions, difficulty in finding words, and listening comprehension. The lower the score, the better the performance (cognitive ability and memory ability). Each subject was allowed to take the health functional beverage prepared in each of the above Examples for two weeks in the morning and evening for 10 weeks. The evaluation for the effect test was performed before the administration and after 10 weeks of administration, and the results of the experiment for Example 1 are shown in Table 1 below.

Example 1 Before administration After 10 weeks A score Word recall 5.32 4.25 1.07 Word delay recall 6.45 4.34 2.11 Word Recognition 4.51 3.75 0.76 Remember inspection instructions 0.27 0.14 0.13 Difficult to find words 0.22 0.00 0.22 Listening 0.11 0.00 0.11 Total score 16.88 12.48 4.4

As shown in Table 1, the ADAS-cog index of the subject who consumed the health functional beverage of the present invention was decreased by 4.4% compared to before intake. Especially, the score decreased significantly in the areas of memory improvement, such as word recall, word delay recall, and word recall. Thus, it was confirmed that the health functional food according to the present invention can enhance the cognitive ability and memory.

Similarly, only the total points and the scores of the experimental results for Examples 2 to 10 and Comparative Examples 1 and 2 are shown in Table 2 below.

Example Comparative Example 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 One 2 Before administration 17.58 17.61 17.61 17.71 17.35 17.41 17.50 17.47 17.51 17.50 17.42 After 10 weeks 13.00 12.86 12.71 12.96 12.75 12.63 12.55 12.65 12.75 13.29 13.07 A score 4.58 4.75 4.9 4.75 4.6 4.78 4.95 4.82 4.76 4.21 4.35

As shown in Table 2, Examples 2 to 10 show that the memory enhancing effect is greatly improved by including the constituents according to the present invention or by including a sub ingredient. However, Comparative Example 1 did not contain pome seed oil and thus the memory enhancing effect was not greatly improved. In Comparative Example 2, the effect of improving the memory performance was improved by including pomegranate concentrate instead of pome seed oil .

Experimental Example  2. Quality characteristics of health functional drinks

Table 3 shows the quality characteristics of the health functional drinks prepared in Examples 1 to 10. The sensory evaluation was carried out according to the 5 - point scale analysis method for 30 men and women with taste.

Example Brix Chromaticity Sensory test L a b color incense flavor Synthesis Example 1 10 26.92 23.13 1.85 5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Example 2 10 26.92 23.20 1.85 4.9 4.6 4.8 4.8 Example 3 10 26.90 23.21 1.85 5 4.5 4.9 4.8 Example 4 10 26.91 23.21 1.85 5 4.6 4.9 4.8 Example 5 10 26.90 23.25 1.90 5 4.5 4.9 4.8 Example 6 10 26.88 23.25 1.90 4.9 4.4 4.8 4.7 Example 7 10 26.86 23.25 1.91 5 4.6 4.9 4.8 Example 8 10 26.85 23.27 1.88 5 4.7 4.8 4.8 Example 9 10 26.87 23.25 1.90 4.9 4.7 4.9 4.8 Example 10 10 26.85 23.24 1.91 5 4.7 4.9 4.9 Comparative Example 1 10 26.90 23.15 1.93 4.7 4.2 4.0 4.3

As shown in Table 3, Examples 1 to 10 are similar in sugar content and chromaticity to Comparative Example 1 which does not contain pome seed oil, but are excellent in aesthetics, flavor and flavor.

While the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. You will know. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation and material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Accordingly, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this invention, but that the invention be construed as including all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (8)

Rose extract;
At least one unsaturated fatty acid selected from the group consisting of DHA, EPA and DPA;
Herbal extracts consisting of baekxinsin extract, ground extract, and stone extract; And
Pomegranate seed oil;
Health functional foods for stress relief and memory containing.
The health functional food for stress relief and memory enhancement, characterized in that the rose extract is contained in 1 to 10% by weight based on the total weight of the health functional food.
According to claim 1, wherein the unsaturated fatty acid is a dietary supplement for stress relief and memory enhancement, characterized in that it comprises 0.01 to 2% by weight based on the total weight of the dietary supplement.
The health functional food for stress relief and memory enhancement according to claim 1, wherein the baekxin extract, native extract, stone extract, or both are contained in an amount of 0.1 to 5% by weight based on the total weight of the health functional food.
According to claim 1, wherein the pomegranate seed oil is a dietary supplement for stress relief and memory enhancement, characterized in that contained in 0.01 to 5% by weight based on the total weight of the functional food.
According to claim 1, Seaweed, radish, shiitake mushrooms and sesame seeds, characterized in that it further comprises one or more extracts selected from the group consisting of stress relief and health functional food for memory enhancement.
According to claim 1, Safflower seed, vitamin C or a health functional food for relieving stress, characterized in that it further comprises a mixture thereof.
The health functional food for stress relief and memory enhancement, characterized in that the rose extract is extracted with water or ethanol.