Functional formulation

Abstract

Nutraceutical gum or functional food compositions comprise Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) and L-theanine in a sublingual formulation. Methods of making suitable sublingual formulations are described. Also provided is a method for reduction of stress and/or enhancement of energy and mental clarity, comprising administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of a nutritional composition comprising Ashwagandha herb and L-theanine, and a nutraceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the nutritional composition is administered sublingually.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A sublingual dietary supplement composition comprising Ashwagandha herb and L-theanine in combination with a nutraceutically acceptable carrier wherein the composition is selected from the group consisting of a lozenge, a capsule, a tablet, a cachet, and a confection. 
     
     
         2 . The sublingual dietary supplement composition of  claim 1  which is a lozenge. 
     
     
         3 . The sublingual dietary supplement composition of  claim 1  which is a tablet. 
     
     
         4 . The sublingual dietary supplement composition of  claim 3  which is an oral dissolvable tablet. 
     
     
         5 . The sublingual dietary supplement composition of  claim 1 , wherein Ashwagandha herb is provided in a range from about 140 mg to about 200 mg per dose, and L-theanine is provided in a range from about 160 mg to about 240 mg per dose. 
     
     
         6 . The sublingual dietary supplement composition of  claim 5 , wherein Ashwagandha herb is provided in a range from about 150 mg to about 180 mg per dose, and L-theanine is provided in a range from about 180 mg to about 220 mg per dose. 
     
     
         7 . The sublingual dietary supplement composition of  claim 1 , wherein Ashwagandha herb and L-theanine are provided in one or more servings. 
     
     
         8 . A nutritional beverage comprising Ashwagandha herb and L-theanine in combination with a nutraceutically acceptable carrier. 
     
     
         9 . The nutritional beverage of  claim 8 , wherein Ashwagandha herb is provided in a range from about 140 mg to about 200 mg per dose, and L-theanine is provided in a range from about 160 mg to about 240 mg per dose. 
     
     
         10 . The nutritional beverage of  claim 8 , wherein Ashwagandha herb and L-theanine are provided in one or more servings. 
     
     
         11 . The nutritional beverage of  claim 8  which is a carbonated beverage.