Products and methods using lunasin enriched soy extract mixtures to reduce free fatty acid levels, increase leptin levels and increase adiponectin levels in plasma

Abstract

this invention relates generally to products and methods using lunasin-enriched soy extract combined with Reliv Now® to reduce free fatty acid levels and increase leptin levels and adiponectin levels in plasma for the control of obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel compositions comprising lunasin enriched soy extract and Reliv Now® formulations, methods of using these compositions in individuals for the control of obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and methods of making compositions comprising them.

1 . A food supplement comprising lunasin enriched soy extract and pycnogenol. 
     
     
         2 . The food supplement of  claim 1  wherein said lunasin enriched soy extract is present in a concentration of between 1% and 5% by weight. 
     
     
         3 . The food supplement of  claim 1  further comprising: soy protein isolate, low fat soy flour, lecithin, minerals, vitamins, calcium carbonate, brewer's yeast, dicalcium phosphate, inulin, L-methionine, kelp, rutin, licorice root, rhubarb root, cayenne pepper, rose hips, butternut bark, irish moss, bromelain, papain, garlic powder and soy flour enzyme. 
     
     
         4 . A method for lowering free fatty acids in an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to an individual a composition comprising: lunasin enriched soy extract and pycnogenol. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the composition further comprises: soy protein isolate, low fat soy flour, lecithin, minerals, vitamins, calcium carbonate, brewer's yeast, dicalcium phosphate, inulin, L-methionine, kelp, rutin, licorice root, rhubarb root, cayenne pepper, rose hips, butternut bark, irish moss, bromelain, papain, garlic powder and soy flour enzyme. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5  wherein administering comprises oral ingestion of the composition. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein composition is in the form of a capsule, tablet, powder, semi-solid formulation, liquid, gel, suspension, or aerosol spray. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein said lunasin enriched soy extract is present in a concentration of between 1% and 5% by weight. 
     
     
         9 . A method for increasing leptin plasma levels in an individual in need thereof, comprising providing to an individual a composition comprising: lunasin enriched soy extract and pycnogenol. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the composition further comprises: soy protein isolate, low fat soy flour, lecithin, minerals, vitamins, calcium carbonate, brewer's yeast, dicalcium phosphate, inulin, L-methionine, kelp, rutin, licorice root, rhubarb root, cayenne pepper, rose hips, butternut bark, irish moss, bromelain, papain, garlic powder and soy flour enzyme. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10  wherein administering comprises oral ingestion of the composition. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein composition is in the form of a capsule, tablet, powder, semi-solid formulation, liquid, gel, suspension, or aerosol spray. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein said lunasin enriched soy extract is present in a concentration of between 1% and 5% by weight. 
     
     
         14 . A method for increasing adiponectin plasma levels in an individual in need thereof, comprising providing to an individual a composition comprising: lunasin enriched soy extract and pycnogenol. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the composition further comprises: soy protein isolate, low fat soy flour, lecithin, minerals, vitamins, calcium carbonate, brewer's yeast, dicalcium phosphate, inulin, L-methionine, kelp, rutin, licorice root, rhubarb root, cayenne pepper, rose hips, butternut bark, irish moss, bromelain, papain, garlic powder and soy flour enzyme. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15  wherein administering comprises oral ingestion of the composition. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein composition is in the form of a capsule, tablet, powder, semi-solid formulation, liquid, gel, suspension, or aerosol spray. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein said lunasin enriched soy extract is present in a concentration of between 1% and 5% by weight. 
     
     
         19 . A method for treating obesity in an individual in need thereof, comprising providing to an individual a composition comprising: lunasin enriched soy extract, soy protein isolate, low fat soy flour, lecithin, minerals, vitamins, calcium carbonate, brewer's yeast, dicalcium phosphate, inulin, L-methionine, kelp, rutin, licorice root, rhubarb root, cayenne pepper, rose hips, butternut bark, irish moss, pycnogenol, bromelain, papain, garlic powder and soy flour enzyme.