JPH1189512A - Health hood - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a health food generally or specifically raised in human health preservation effect and responsive to diversified consumer needs as well as having the physiological function and flavor derived from milk fermented products. SOLUTION: This health food comprises a milk fermented product (pref. kefir) as the main ingredient, at least one kind of active ingredient selected from the group consisting of ginseng, senna stem, Garcinia combogia, catechin and plantain crest, and pref. oligosaccharide(s) as auxiliary ingredient.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a health food, and more particularly to a health food having a health effect on the human body which is totally or specifically improved without impairing the flavor of the fermented milk product.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A variety of health foods have been developed and marketed in light of the recent health food boom. For example, yogurt, a fermented product of animal milk, is consumed with increasing interest in the health effects of fermented milk. The amount is increasing and widely consumed. The present inventors have developed a lyophilized yogurt having a physiological effect and a health effect as a health food of a fermented milk product, and a method for producing the lyophilized yogurt from fermented milk and kefir. No. 83842.

[0003] However, the health benefits of fermented milk products are:
The production of this milk fermentation product is often influenced by fermentation products derived from the bacterial species used in the fermentation process, and is naturally limited to a specific effect, and has a disadvantage that it cannot sufficiently cope with diversifying consumer news. Was.

[0004] Accordingly, the present applicant has solved the above drawbacks, and further expanded the health effects of milk fermented products, which are greatly affected by the species used in the fermentation process, from a limited specific range.
Fermented milk products contain calcium salts, oligosaccharides and honeys as active ingredients as health foods that have not been obtained with conventional milk fermented product-derived health foods and that have improved health effects on the human body, either comprehensively or specifically. A health food characterized by the following was developed and proposed as JP-A-9-37711.

Further, the applicant of the present invention has a milk fermentation product as a main component, a calcium salt and an oligosaccharide as active ingredients, and a nucleic acid food,
Shark cartilage, chlorella, collagen, agaricus mushrooms, champignon extract, kuwacha, Tochu tea, Tochu ginseng tea, Tencha,
A health food characterized by containing at least one selected from the group consisting of a multivitamin preparation, iron, soy peptide, tomorrow leaf, aloe and gymnema as an auxiliary component has been developed and proposed as Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-191852. .

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is a further development of the inventions described in JP-A-9-37711 and JP-A-9-191852. It is an object of the present invention to provide health foods that can further improve and respond to diversifying consumer news.

[0007]

According to the present invention, there is provided a health food according to the present invention, which comprises a fermented milk product as a main component and is selected from the group consisting of ginseng, senna stalk, Garcinia cambodia, catechin and psyllium. The composition is characterized by containing at least one of the active ingredients as an active ingredient.

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The fermented milk product in the health food of the present invention is a fermented product of animal milk, that is, milk of cows, horses, sheep, goats and the like. The method is not limited, and for example, a method for producing yogurt or kefir using milk as a raw material, or a method for producing a fermented product Coomis from horse milk performed in Eastern Europe and the like can be employed. As the fermented milk product, kefir obtained by inoculating kefir bacteria into milk and fermenting the milk is preferably used.
Can be manufactured by the method disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Publication No.

The fermented milk product may be in the form of a so-called yogurt in the form of a milky white mud, or a powder obtained by subjecting the yogurt-shaped fermented product to a drying treatment, for example, freeze-drying.
Alternatively, the fermentation product may be in the form of granules or tablets obtained by molding the powdery fermentation product, but is preferably in the form of a powder obtained by freeze-drying a fermentation product in the form of yogurt.

Many scientific studies have been conducted on the health effects of fermented milk products, and it has long been known to be effective in preventing and treating intestinal disorders such as gastrointestinal deficiency, diarrhea, and constipation. Have been. In addition, milk fermentation products have been suggested to have an immunostimulatory effect in terms of protection of infection mainly in the gastrointestinal tract or in relation to a cancer cell control effect, thereby improving the immune response and activating macrophages and NK cells, which are immunocompetent cells. And the effects on cytokines involved in the differentiation and activation of these cells have been elucidated. Furthermore, many research results have suggested that intake of milk fermentation products is effective in suppressing cancer development, and it has been reported that they have antitumor activity.

The health food of the present invention contains ginseng, senna stalk, ginseng fermented product having the above-mentioned health effects as a main component.
It contains at least one selected from the group consisting of Garcinia Cambodia, catechin and psyllium as an active ingredient.

Ginseng has long been known as a tonic, and contains vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, saponins, prostisol, peptides and the like as main components. Of these main components, vitamin A enhances bacterial resistance, promotes growth, maintains vision, vitamin C has antioxidant effects, stabilizes cholesterol, eliminates and prevents accumulation of harmful heavy metals and carcinogens, and potassium contains It has an effect such as discharge of salt. Furthermore, it has been revealed that saponins, ie, peptides having a tranquilizing effect, a blood pressure lowering effect, and a central nervous system activating effect by Rb group saponins, and a DNA synthesis-promoting effect of prostisol and an action similar to insulin are also present. . Although there are many unclear points about the health effects of ginseng, it has been recognized that in any case, it has a strong health effect by enhancing the physiology of the human body.

[0013] Senna is a legume plant native to Africa and is produced in the Nile basin of Alexandria.
There are two types of senna and tinnenberry senna produced in southwest India. In the present invention, an extract extracted from the stalk of this senna is used. The health effect is exhibited for such as.

Garcinia cambodia is a plant that grows mainly in India, and its fruit extract has recently attracted attention as a health food. The main ingredient has been shown to be hydroxycitrate, which is believed to suppress appetite, reduce food intake, and prevent fat absorption into the body. I have. In the present invention, such an extract of Garcinia cambodia is used.

Catechin is a water-soluble component contained in tea leaves, and is generally called tannin because of its astringency.
Tea catechins include epigallocatechin gallate, epicatechin, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin and the like, but the present invention is not limited to a particular type of catechin, and any one of a single kind or a plurality of kinds may be used. It may be. Catechin is also called a polyphenol because it has a plurality of phenolic hydroxyl groups in its chemical structure, and is sometimes called a tea flavonoid because the carbon skeleton portion of the chemical structure is called a flavonoid bone nucleus. Catechin is said to have an antioxidant effect on active oxygen that leads to cell aging.
It is 0 times. In addition, it is said to be effective in preventing tooth decay and bad breath, and recently, its function of preventing infection by viruses and bacteria has attracted attention. In the present invention, an extract or dried product of tea leaves is used.

Psyllium is a weed that grows widely throughout Japan, and has the name of Psyllium (Oyako) because it grows large leaves at the base. Late March to mid-April to summer The young leaves and the seeds to be attached after flowering are collected. The leaves contain flavonoids such as plantaginine and homoplantaginin and aucbin, and the seeds contain choline, aucbin, mucous plantazan and the like. Plantagin and augbin stimulate the secretory nerves that control the movement and secretion of the throat muscles, esophagus, bronchi, etc. It has the effect of removing swelling and promoting the excretion of urea, uric acid, sodium chloride, etc., which are body wastes. In the present invention, a dried plant of such plantain, a dried mature seed, or an extracted extract is used.

The health food of the present invention comprises a fermented milk product as a main component and at least one active ingredient selected from the group consisting of ginseng, senna stalk, Garcinia cambodia, catechin and psyllium. It is preferred to include oligosaccharides as auxiliary components. Oligosaccharides are used as sweeteners in various foods, and can be added to supplements to provide health foods with excellent taste. In addition, oligosaccharides are growth factors that serve as nutrients for lactic acid bacteria such as bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, which are useful bacteria in the intestine, and Fuecalis bacteria. On the other hand, pathogenic bacteria such as harmful bacteria such as C. perfringens, Escherichia coli, and V. cholerae cannot use oligosaccharides as nutrients. Therefore, the useful bacteria in the intestine grow by ingestion of the oligosaccharide, and a favorable intestinal environment in which the useful bacteria predominate can be created. In addition, since the enzyme that degrades oligosaccharides is scarce in the intestine, it is hardly absorbed into the intestine to produce calories. In addition, oligosaccharides are hardly used as nutrients of mutans bacteria, which are the cause of dental caries, even though they are sugars, and therefore are unlikely to cause dental caries. For this reason, the generation of putrefactive substances, harmful substances, toxins and the like in the intestine by ingestion of oligosaccharides is reduced, so that the intestines are cleaned and the burden on the liver for processing toxins and the like can be reduced.

As the fermented milk product which is a main component of the health food of the present invention, kefir obtained by inoculating kefir bacteria into milk and fermenting the milk is preferably used. These main component and active ingredient are appropriately selected and used in combination according to the target health effect. Examples of preferred combinations include kefir as the main ingredient, ginseng as the active ingredient, kefir as the main ingredient, Active ingredients include senna stalk and garcinia
A combination of Cambodia, kefir as a main component, and catechin as an active ingredient can be exemplified.

The mixing ratio of these main components and active ingredients is as follows:
For example, 5 to 15 parts by weight, preferably 8 to 12 parts by weight of ginseng, 6 to 12 parts by weight, preferably 8 to 10 parts by weight of senna stalk and 80 to 80 parts by weight of Garcinia Cambodia are based on 100 parts by weight of milk fermented product. To 120 parts by weight, preferably 90 to 110 parts by weight. For catechin,
The amount is 15 parts by weight, preferably 10 to 12 parts by weight, and 20 to 40 parts by weight, preferably 25 to 35 parts by weight for psyllium.

In the health food of the present invention, in addition to these main ingredients, active ingredients or auxiliary ingredients, commonly used extenders, excipients, sweeteners, flavors and the like can be appropriately added. After the components are sufficiently mixed, they are used in the form of powder, granules, tablets and the like. Furthermore, the health food of the present invention can be used as an additive to other foods such as confectionery and bread.

[0021]

EXAMPLES Hereinafter, the health food of the present invention will be specifically described based on examples.

Example 1 A freeze-dried powder of kefir was used as a milk fermentation product, and ginseng powder was used as an active ingredient and uniformly mixed at the following ratio to prepare a powdered health food. Kefir freeze-dried powder: 100g Ginseng powder: 10g

Example 2 A powdered health food was prepared by uniformly mixing lyophilized powder of kefir as a fermented milk product and senna stalk powder and Garcinia cambodia powder as active ingredients at the following ratios. The mixed powder was molded to obtain a tablet-shaped health food. Lyophilized powder of kefir: 100 g Senna stem powder: 10 g Garcinia cambodia powder: 100 g

Example 3 Lyophilized powder of kefir as a fermented milk product, senna stalk powder, Garcinia cambodia powder and psyllium powder as active ingredients, and oligosaccharide powder as auxiliary ingredients were uniformly mixed in the following proportions. The mixed powder was molded to prepare a tablet-shaped health food. Kefir freeze-dried powder: 100 g Senna stem powder: 10 g Garcinia / Cambodia powder: 100 g Psyllium powder: 30 g Oligosaccharide powder: 7 g

Example 4 A freeze-dried powder of kefir as a milk fermentation product, catechin as an active ingredient, and oligosaccharide powder as an auxiliary ingredient were uniformly mixed at the following ratio to prepare a powdered health food. Lyophilized powder of kefir: 100 g Catechin: 10 g Oligosaccharide powder: 10 g

The health foods thus obtained have excellent health effects due to the synergistic effect of the milky aroma of kefir and the physiologically active function of each active ingredient, and are also preferable for eating. Was something. Furthermore, when the oligosaccharide powder was added, the sweetness due to the oligosaccharide was added, and the health food was extremely excellent in eating ability.

[0027]

The health food of the present invention contains as an active ingredient at least one selected from the group consisting of ginseng, senna stalk, garcinia cambodia, catechin, and psyllium, with a milk fermentation product such as kefir as a main component. Therefore, the unique physiologically active functions of each of these components act synergistically to enhance the overall health effect on the human body.Also, the health effect is improved by changing the combination and mixing ratio of the active ingredients. It is also possible to give specifically. Furthermore, it is possible to easily eat and drink from infants to the elderly by the flavors such as sweetness and aroma of fermented milk products and oligosaccharides, and it is useful as a health food corresponding to diversifying consumer news.

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. Ginseng, comprising a milk fermented product as a main component,
A health food comprising, as an active ingredient, at least one selected from the group consisting of senna stalk, Garcinia cambodia, catechin, and psyllium. 2. The composition according to claim 1, which comprises an oligosaccharide as an auxiliary component.
Health food as described. 3. The health food according to claim 1, wherein the fermented milk product is kefir. 4. The health food according to claim 1, wherein the main component is kefir and the active ingredient is ginseng. 5. The health food according to claim 1, wherein the main ingredient is kefir, and the active ingredients are senna stalk, Garcinia cambodia, and plantain. 6. The health food according to claim 1, wherein the main component is kefir and the active ingredient is catechin.