starch/비만증

FIELD OF INVENTION The invention relates to a method for treating overweight individuals or patients with obesity using a food composition able to control the release of glucose into the patient's blood. This is achieved by the introduction into the food composition of a hydrophilic food grade

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a material having an effect of preventing/ameliorating various lifestyle related diseases such as obesity and diabetes, which can be used for food or medicine. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In recent years, lifestyle related diseases including

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a process for producing slowly digestible starch by treatment of high-amylose starch. The invention further pertains to a slowly-digestible starch product and to its dietetic use. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Glucose is an important source of energy to

FIELD OF INVENTION This invention relates to the field of treating obesity, associated metabolic and physical aberrations such as altered plasma lipid profile and elevated blood pressure. BACKGROUND Obesity is rapidly becoming a major health problem in modern society. It is increasing in prevalence

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The field of the invention is the use of tocopherols and tocotrienols in anti-obesity medicaments. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Vitamin E consists of eight compounds; four tocopherols (alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-) and four tocotrienols (alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-).

FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH Not applicable. SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM Not applicable. BACKGROUND 1. Field of Invention This invention relates to mixtures of sugars useful for reducing caloric intake and glycemic index. 2. Prior Art Americans' rapidly increasing consumption of added sugars over

FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH Not applicable. SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM Not applicable BACKGROUND 1. Field of Invention This invention relates to mixtures of sugars useful for reducing caloric intake and glycemic index 2. Prior Art Americans' rapidly increasing consumption of added sugars over the

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cholesterol regulating material, a cholesterol or body weight regulating composition which contains an enzyme resistant starch (hereinafter referred to as "RS") as an active ingredient for regulation of

This invention relates to a plurality of compositions for dietary health management and its use in the prevention or treatment of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity; and in weight management and weight loss. Human evolution has been a very slow process in contrast to the relatively

This invention relates to a plurality of compositions for dietary health management and its use in the prevention or treatment of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity; and in weight management and weight loss. Human evolution has been a very slow process in contrast to the relatively

FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to inhibitors of mammalian .alpha.-amylases. BACKGROUND Pancreatic .alpha.-amylase is an enzyme in the digestive system, catalyzing the initial step in the hydrolysis of starch, a principal source of glucose in the diet. It has been demonstrated that the