KR20180002210A - Natural beverage compositions for enhancing stamina and endurance, and relieving breathlessness - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a natural beverage composition for enhancing stamina and endurance, and relieving breathlessness. More specifically, the present invention relates to a natural beverage composition, preferably a functional beverage composition, and more preferably a tonic composition comprising saffron as an active ingredient.

Description

NATURAL BEVERAGE COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING STAMINA AND ENDURANCE, AND RELIEVING BREATHLESSNESS FOR IMPROVING STEMINA &

The present invention relates to natural beverage compositions for enhancing stamina and endurance and alleviating breathing. More particularly, the present invention relates to a natural beverage composition, preferably a functional beverage composition, more preferably a tonic composition, comprising saffron as an active ingredient.

As modern society becomes more complicated and diversified, it receives more mental and physical stresses, and the population that enjoys sports and leisure is getting bigger in order to overcome it. In addition, as interest in health increases, health foods with efficacy such as exercise, fatigue, and nourishment are in the limelight, and in recent years, a lot of so-called functional foods that can obtain various biocontrol functions from food have. In recent years, scientific studies have been actively carried out to improve the elite athletes' record and physical fitness in various countries around the world, and various sports science fields such as various training methods and apparatus development, dietary therapy and drug administration have been variously researched and developed It has recently provided an unlimited possibility of improving the performance. As with the case of anabolic steroids, the dual drug administration has the potential to increase the performance, but at the risk of eventually leading to shortened lifespan of the athlete with certain adverse effects, Its use in ingredients is limited.

The cumulative fatigue of athletes is not only a deterrent to improving performance but also a major cause of injuries. In order to protect the players from all injuries, to improve the record and to improve the physical fitness, the establishment of the biomechanical mechanism that can rapidly remove the accumulated fatigue substances in the body can not be regarded as the main task to be noticed at this time. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the exercise performance during exercise, to promote muscle fatigue recovery, and to improve the fatigue recovery and vitality due to excessive stress and physical exhaustion, Has been demanded.

Prior Patent Document

Korean Patent No. 10-1152089

It is an object of the present invention to provide a natural beverage composition which can enhance stamina and endurance and alleviate breathlessness, as well as containing a harmless natural substance as an active ingredient in the human body. It is another object of the present invention to provide a natural beverage composition capable of improving fatigue and vitality due to excessive stress and physical exhaustion.

As used herein, the term " beverage " means a generic term for drinking or enjoying a taste, including functional beverages.

As used herein, the term " functional beverage " refers to a beverage or drink composition to which a value added is imparted to physically, biochemically, or biologically, , A disease-preventing and restoring function, and the like, and includes a tonic agent, a sports drink, and the like.

As used herein, the term " tonic agent " is also referred to as a tonic drink or nutritional supplement, and refers to a functional beverage that increases the body's resistance and provides a protective effect to protect and adapt the body against stress and disease.

The term " sports drink ", as used herein, is also referred to as a sports drink or isotonic drink, and refers to a functional drink that replenishes water and electrolytes that have fallen into the body due to exercise or labor, Means functional drinks containing sugar and electrolytes prepared for the purpose of partial replenishment.

According to one embodiment,

The present invention discloses a natural beverage composition, preferably a functional beverage composition, more preferably a tonic composition, comprising saffron as an active ingredient. The saffron is a dried plant of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) flower, a plant belonging to the family Iridaceae. Due to the chemicals called picrocrocin and safranal It has a bitter taste. The saffron may be contained in an amount of 0.1 wt% to 1.0 wt%. The stamina and endurance improving effect of the beverage composition according to the present invention having the saffron content of less than 0.1 wt% may not be exerted. When the saffron content exceeds 1.0 wt%, the preference of the beverage composition is suitable I can not.

In the natural beverage composition according to the present invention, the natural beverage composition may further comprise ginseng. The above ginseng is produced by appropriately processing food with raw materials such as red ginseng, red ginseng, enzyme-treated red ginseng, fermented ginseng, etc. as well as ginseng, wild ginseng, goat ginseng, goat ginseng, taegeuk ginseng, It is a generic name. Fresh ginseng refers to raw ginseng that maintains a circular shape, and red ginseng is steamed and boiled, which means that the ginseng is browned during the drying process and has a pale yellowish brown to reddish brown color. Black ginseng is a ginseng that has been fried and dried many times and changed to black. Ginseng refers to wild ginseng, and ginseng is planted. Ginseng refers to ginseng grown by transplanting seeds or seedlings in artificially under the forests of mountains. Panax ginseng CA Meyer, Panax quinquefolium, P. notoginseng, P. japonicum, P. trifolium, P. pseudoginseng, And P. vietnamensis. ≪ / RTI > The ginseng may be contained in an amount of 1.0 wt% to 5.0 wt%.

In the natural beverage composition according to the present invention, the natural beverage composition may further include Hibiscus Sabdariffa. The hibiscus is a compound word of the Egyptian beauty god HIBIS and the Greek ISCO (resemblance). It is red with colorful petals and is very attractive. Hibiscus is known to be good for constipation, and has the effect of calming the neck pain. It also has an advantage in improving hangover with its high potassium and diuretic action. The hibiscus may be contained in an amount of 10.0 wt% to 15.0 wt%.

In the natural beverage composition according to the present invention, the natural beverage composition may further comprise licorice and oregano. The licorice and oregano may be contained in an amount of 2.5 wt% to 6.0 wt%, respectively.

In the natural beverage composition according to the present invention, the natural beverage composition may further include a sweetening agent. The sweetener may include, but is not limited to, sugar, glucose, fructose, malt syrup, sugar syrup, oligosaccharide, honey, sugar alcohols, palatinose and agave syrup.

According to another embodiment,

A beverage product comprising a natural beverage composition according to the present invention is disclosed.

In the beverage product according to the present invention, the beverage product may be a tonic or sports beverage.

The natural beverage composition according to the present invention is harmless to the human body and has the effect of improving stamina and endurance and relieving breathing. In addition, the natural beverage composition according to the present invention has an effect of improving fatigue recovery and vitality due to excessive stress and power consumption.

1 shows a schematic diagram of an experimental design according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, various embodiments are provided to facilitate understanding of the present invention. The following examples are provided to facilitate understanding of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Unless otherwise stated, the content of this example is expressed in terms of weight (g) per 1000 ml beverage composition.

≪ Materials and methods >

1. Study subjects

The subjects of this study were 14 healthy, non - smokers who exercised for at least 2 years. The physical characteristics of the subjects are shown in Table 2 below.

Subject ID Age
(years) Weight
(kg) Height
(m) BMI
(kg / m ² ) VO2max (ml / kg / min) One 19.00 55.30 1.75 18.20 54.15 2 19.00 54.70 1.71 18.70 48.75 3 18.00 63.00 1.76 20.40 47.90 4 18.00 62.50 1.73 20.90 45.65 5 17.00 52.60 1.65 19.30 44.30 6 18.00 51.00 1.70 17.70 46.15 7 17.00 57.40 1.72 19.40 47.70 8 18.00 63.60 1.73 21.40 49.45 9 24.00 65.00 1.74 21.60 52.10 10 19.00 53.80 1.67 19.20 56.10 11 19.00 55.40 1.69 19.40 50.80 12 18.00 63.40 1.74 20.90 46.75 13 19.00 58.40 1.77 18.70 48.05 14 19.00 61.80 1.85 18.10 50.20 Mean 18.71 58.42 1.73 19.56 49.15 Standard Error 0.45 1.26 0.01 0.34 0.88

2. Measuring device

Blood lactate was analyzed using Lactate Pro2 LT-1730 and Lactate Pro2 test strips (Arkray, Inc), and osmolality and plasma osmolality were measured using an Osmometer (Advanced Instruments, Inc). Heart rate measurements were recorded using a Heart Rate Sensor (Polar Electro). The rate of perceived exertion (RPE) was measured using an RPE scale developed by Gunnar Borg and assessed for cardiorespiratory fitness using a 20-meter stellar test (also known as "Beep test" or "PACER") .

3. Sample preparation

The beverage composition according to the present invention was prepared according to the ingredient contents shown in Table 2 below.

sample 1 sample 2 sample 3 sample 4 Saffron 0.4 g - 1.5 g - Ginseng 2.63 g 2.63 g 2.63 g - hibiscus 12g 12g 12g - licorice 4g 4g 4g - Oh 4g 4g 4g - honey 26g 26g 26g - water 1000ml 1000ml 1000ml 1000ml

4. Experimental design

In this experiment, subjects were subjected to the crossover design method in which samples 1 to 4 shown in Table 1 were repeatedly applied at intervals of one week to analyze changes depending on the intake materials. The intake of other beverages and caffeine during the experiment was limited. The first to fourth measurements were performed after 10 minutes of dynamic warm up and 350 ml of one of the samples 1 to 4 was randomly taken. After a sufficient recovery period for one week, after 10 minutes of dynamic warm up, samples 1 to 4 One was taken at 350 ml randomly and then subjected to a second measurement. The third and fourth measurements were also performed in the same manner as described above.

5. 20 meter shuttle-run test

The shuttle run test used in this experiment is used as a method of indirectly measuring the maximum oxygen uptake. The tape was installed at intervals of 20 meters, and the arrival was made at a distance of 20 meters from the starting line in accordance with the rhythm of the shuttle run signal 4 times, restarted and repeatedly performed to arrive at the rhythm of the next four beats, Lactic acid analysis, osmotic pressure and serum osmotic pressure of the subjects were measured. The exercise intensity of the 20-meter shuttle run started at 8.5 km / h and increased by 0.5 km / h every 2 minutes. A schematic diagram of the experimental design used in this experiment is shown in FIG.

5. Statistical Processing Method

All data are expressed as mean and standard deviation. Statistical significance was set at p <0.05.

< Example >

Example  1. Changes in lactic acid before and after exercise according to the ingestion of the beverage composition of the present invention

The change in blood lactate according to the ingestion of the beverage composition of the present invention before and after the 20-meter shuttle run test was measured and is shown in Table 3 below.

Blood Lactate (mmol / L) Pre shuttle-run test Post shuttle-run test Subject ID sample 1 sample 2 sample 3 sample 4 sample 1 sample 2 sample 3 sample 4 One 2.30 2.45 2.20 2.50 17.90 18.00 17.95 24.00 2 2.70 2.75 2.70 2.60 15.80 15.90 15.80 21.30 3 1.00 1.10 1.10 2.50 16.00 16.70 16.00 14.30 4 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.90 18.40 18.80 18.35 16.40 5 2.10 2.25 2.10 1.30 19.30 19.85 19.35 18.10 6 1.10 1.30 1.20 1.10 19.30 19.80 19.30 16.00 7 1.10 1.25 1.10 1.90 10.30 10.95 10.35 15.30 8 1.30 1.35 1.40 1.40 11.80 12.00 11.75 11.70 9 1.50 1.70 1.40 2.50 15.80 16.00 15.80 16.50 10 1.80 1.85 1.70 1.80 16.30 16.80 16.35 20.40 11 1.00 1.30 1.00 1.10 20.00 20.95 20.00 17.50 12 1.80 1.90 1.70 2.80 21.30 21.50 21.35 22.90 13 2.20 2.25 2.20 2.20 14.70 15.40 14.65 16.80 14 0.80 0.85 0.80 1.00 17.70 17.90 17.65 27.90 Mean 1.59 1.70 1.58 1.90 16.76 17.18 16.76 18.51

Blood lactate is relatively short and can be produced as a result of anaerobic action during high intensity exercise. When lactic acid is degraded from the blood lactate, lactate and hydrogen ions are formed. In normal circumstances, the typical concentration of lactic acid is 0.5 to 2.2 mmol / L. Concentrations of lactic acid in the blood may increase to more than 0.4% compared to normal values, leading to localized acidosis leading to myalgia. Therefore, the decrease of lactate concentration after exercise may be a very important recovery item after exercise.

As shown in Table 3, the concentrations of lactic acid before and after the shuttle run test in the group that consumed the sample 1 were 1.59 and 16.76 mmol / L, respectively. However, in the sample 1, the shuttle group The concentrations of lactate before and after the run test were 1.70 and 17.18 mmol / L, respectively, which were higher than that of sample 1. The concentrations of lactic acid before and after the shuttle run test of the group that received the sample 3 containing 1.5 g of capranic acid were 1.58 and 16.76 mmol / L, respectively, showing no significant difference from the sample 1. On the other hand, when comparing sample 1 and sample 4, the concentrations of lactate before the shuttle run test of the group taking sample 1 and sample 4 were 1.59 and 1.90 mmol / L, respectively, and the concentrations of lactate after the shuttle run test were 16.76 and 18.51 mmol / L, it was confirmed that when the sample 1 was consumed, the concentration of the lactic acid in the blood was significantly reduced as compared with the case where the water was consumed.

Example  2. Changes in osmotic pressure before and after exercise according to the ingestion of the beverage composition of the present invention

The change in osmotic pressure according to the ingestion of the beverage composition of the present invention before and after the 20-meter shuttle run test was measured and is shown in Table 4 below.

Urine to Serum Osmolality Ratio Pre shuttle-run test Post shuttle-run test Subject ID sample 1 sample 2 sample 3 sample 4 sample 1 sample 2 sample 3 sample 4 One 2.89 2.90 2.80 2.63 1.40 1.44 1.42 0.87 2 3.30 3.31 3.35 2.23 2.75 2.78 2.74 1.37 3 0.78 0.79 0.80 1.85 0.75 0.76 0.74 0.61 4 2.93 2.98 2.94 3.19 2.30 2.38 2.35 2.72 5 0.54 0.56 0.53 0.84 1.17 1.17 1.14 0.47 6 0.45 0.47 0.43 1.02 0.41 0.48 0.43 0.45 7 1.22 1.24 1.24 0.68 1.08 1.18 1.12 0.52 8 3.34 3.38 3.33 3.38 2.33 2.38 2.31 2.86 9 3.36 3.37 3.35 0.94 2.27 2.36 2.29 0.37 10 2.58 2.62 2.59 2.88 2.68 2.70 2.67 2.77 11 3.05 3.15 3.04 3.57 2.85 2.94 2.84 3.28 12 1.46 1.55 1.47 2.13 1.18 1.25 1.19 0.54 13 2.20 2.22 2.22 3.24 1.24 1.45 1.23 2.81 14 1.37 1.48 1.38 2.19 1.23 1.50 1.26 0.58 Mean 2.11 2.14 2.11 2.20 1.69 1.77 1.70 1.44

Proper hydration during exercise can minimize water loss and deterioration of function. The liver reduces the production of urine to prevent dehydration. Dehydration reduces aerobic endurance performance, leading to increased body temperature, heart rate, and motor self-awareness. Osmotic pressure is a measure of the concentration of solute in the blood or urine. It increases when dehydration occurs and decreases when the water is well supplied. Serum osmolality ratio is a good indicator of the athlete's water status. Under normal conditions, the urinary osmotic pressure is 1 to 3 times larger than the serum osmotic pressure (275 to 300 mOsm / kg), so that the urine serum osmotic pressure ratio can be 1 to 3 in a state in which water is supplied well. High urinary serum osmotic ratios indicate that yoga is concentrated, which means dehydration has occurred.

As shown in Table 4, the ratio of urinary to osmotic pressure of sample 1 and sample 4 before the shuttle run test was measured to be 2.11 and 2.20, respectively, and the ratio of urinary to osmotic pressure after shuttle run test was 1.69 and 1.44, respectively. That is, it was confirmed that the sample 4, which is the group that consumed the water as well as the sample 1, was supplied with moisture before and after the shuttle run test. On the other hand, sample 2 containing no saffron showed higher urinary serum osmotic pressure ratio before and after the shuttle run test, and sample 3 containing 1.5 g of cuprammonium showed a significant difference from sample 1 I did.

The present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all differences within the scope of equivalents thereof should be construed as being included in the present invention.

Claims (11)

A natural beverage composition comprising saffron as an active ingredient.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the natural beverage composition is a functional beverage composition.
3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the functional beverage composition is a sports beverage or a tonic.
The method according to claim 1,
&Lt; / RTI &gt; wherein the composition further comprises ginseng.
The method according to claim 1,
Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 &gt; hibiscus &lt; / RTI &gt;
The method according to claim 1,
&Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 &gt; licorice, &lt; / RTI &gt;
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the sweetener composition further comprises at least one sweetening agent selected from the group consisting of sugar, glucose, fructose, rapeseed, sugar syrup, oligosaccharide, honey, sugar alcohols, palatinose and agave syrup.
The method according to claim 1,
Characterized in that the natural beverage composition comprises 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of saffron, 1.0 to 5.0% by weight of ginseng, 10.0 to 15.0% by weight of hibiscus, 2.5 to 6.0% by weight of licorice and 2.5 to 6.0% Beverage composition.
A tonic agent, characterized in that it comprises a natural beverage composition according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the tonicity agent is characterized by enhancing stamina and endurance and alleviating breathing.
10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the tonic agent enhances fatigue recovery and vitality due to excessive stress and physical exhaustion.

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