Nutritional formulation

Abstract

The present invention relates to nutritional supplements that provide an adult with essential vitamins and minerals that may be lacking in the adult's diet and prevent chronic diseases, such as osteoporosis. A number of combinations of nutrients in set ratios are provided to increase the body's ability to absorb and use the nutrients. These combinations are important in helping the body reach the proper balance required for maximized function. Because adults over the age of 50 years have different nutritional needs, nutritional supplements specifically designed for them are also provided.

1 . A nutritional supplement adapted to provide nutritional elements comprising about 200-700 IU vitamin D, about 0.6-1.2 mg copper, about 0.03-0.15 mg chromium, and 2500-3500 IU vitamin A, wherein said supplement comprises cholecalciferol, copper sulfate, chromium picolinate, retinol, and beta-carotene to provide said nutritional elements, and wherein beta-carotene comprises between about 900 and 1100 IU of said vitamin A. 
   
   
       2 . The nutritional supplement of  claim 1 , wherein said nutritional elements comprises about 400 IU vitamin D, about 0.9 mg copper, about 0.035 mg chromium, and about 3500 IU vitamin A. 
   
   
       3 . The nutritional supplement of  claim 1 , wherein said nutritional elements comprises about 500 IU vitamin D, about 0.9 mg copper, about 0.045 mg chromium, and about 2500 IU vitamin A. 
   
   
       4 . The nutritional supplement of  claim 1 , wherein said nutritional elements comprises about 400 IU vitamin D, about 0.9 mg copper, about 0.12 mg chromium, and about 3500 IU vitamin A, and further comprises ginseng and ginkgo extracts. 
   
   
       5 . The nutritional supplement of  claim 2 , wherein said supplement further comprises about 200-650 mcg lutein and about 250-750 mcg lycopene. 
   
   
       6 . The nutritional supplement of  claim 3 , wherein said supplement further comprises about 200-650 mcg lutein and about 250-750 mcg lycopene. 
   
   
       7 . A nutritional supplement adapted for providing nutritional elements comprising:
 about 90 mg vitamin C,   about 55 mcg selenium,   about 30 IU vitamin E,   about 1.5 mg thiamin,   about 1.7 mg riboflavin,   about 20 mg niacin,   about 2 mg vitamin B6,   about 400-500 mcg folic acid,   about 6 mcg vitamin B12,   about 10 mg pantothenic acid,   about 30 mcg biotin,   about 200 mg calcium,   about 109 mg phosphorus,   about 100 mg magnesium,   about 400 IU vitamin D   about 2500 IU vitamin A   about 1000 IU beta-carotene   about 25 mcg vitamin K   about 18 mg iron,   about 150 mcg iodine,   about 11 mg zinc,   about 0.9 mg copper,   about 2.3 mg manganese,   about 35 mcg chromium,   about 45 mcg molybdenum,   about 72 mg chloride,   about 80 mg potassium,   about 150 mcg boron,   about 5 mcg nickel,   about 2 mg silicon,   about 10 mcg tin,   about 10 mcg vanadium,   about 500 mcg lutein, and   about 600 mcg lycopene.   
   
   
       8 . A nutritional supplement adapted for providing nutritional elements comprising:
 about 90 mg vitamin C,   about 55 mcg selenium,   about 50 IU vitamin E,   about 1.5 mg thiamin,   about 1.7 mg riboflavin,   about 20 mg niacin,   about 3 mg vitamin B6,   about 400-500 mcg folic acid,   about 25 mcg vitamin B12,   about 10 mg pantothenic acid,   about 30 mcg biotin,   about 220 mg calcium,   about 110 mg phosphorus,   about 50 mg magnesium,   about 500 IU vitamin D   about 1500 IU vitamin A   about 1000 IU beta-carotene   about 30 mcg vitamin K   about 150 mcg iodine,   about 11 mg zinc,   about 0.9 mg copper,   about 2.3 mg manganese,   about 35 mcg chromium,   about 45 mcg molybdenum,   about 72 mg chloride,   about 80 mg potassium,   about 150 mcg boron,   about 5 mcg nickel,   about 2 mg silicon,   about 10 mcg vanadium,   about 250 mcg lutein, and   about 300 mcg lycopene, wherein said supplement does not provide nutritionally significant amounts of iron and tin.   
   
   
       9 . A nutritional supplement adapted to provide nutritional elements comprising vitamin D, copper, and chromium at a ratio of 330-1170 vitamin D (IU):1-2 copper (mg):0.5-0.25 chromium (mg), wherein said supplement comprises cholecalciferol, copper sulfate and chromium picolinate to provide said nutritional elements, and wherein said supplement further comprises zinc at a zinc to copper ratio of about 1.1-1.4. 
   
   
       10 . The nutritional supplement of  claim 9 , wherein said ratio is 667 vitamin D:1.5 copper:0.058 chromium. 
   
   
       11 . The nutritional supplement of  claim 9 , wherein said ratio is 833 vitamin D:1.5 copper:0.075 chromium. 
   
   
       12 . The nutritional supplement of  claim 9 , wherein said ratio is 667 vitamin D:1.5 copper:0.2 chromium. 
   
   
       13 . A method for providing a nutritional supplement for maintaining micronutritional balance, comprising the step of administering said nutritional supplement of  claim 1 . 
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein said nutritional elements comprises about 400 IU vitamin D, about 0.9 mg copper, about 0.035 mg chromium and about 3500 IU vitamin A, and said supplement further comprises about 250 mcg lutein and about 300 mcg lycopene. 
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein said nutritional elements comprises about 500 IU vitamin D, about 0.9 mg copper, about 0.045 mg chromium and about 2500 IU vitamin A, and said supplement further comprises about 250 mcg lutein and about 300 mcg lycopene. 
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein said nutritional elements comprises about 400 IU vitamin D, about 0.9 mg copper, about 0.12 mg chromium, and about 3500 IU vitamin A, and further comprises ginseng and ginkgo extracts. 
   
   
       17 . The nutritional supplement of  claim 2 , wherein said supplement further comprises about 200-650 mcg lutein and about 250-750 mcg lycopene. 
   
   
       18 . A nutritional supplement adapted to provide nutritional elements comprising about 200-700 IU vitamin D, about 0.6-1.2 mg copper, about 0.03-0.15 mg chromium, 2500-3500 IU vitamin A, about 250-650 mcg lutein, and about 300-750 mcg lycopene, wherein said supplement comprises cholecalciferol, copper sulfate, chromium picolinate, retinol, and beta-carotene to provide said nutritional elements, and wherein beta-carotene comprises between about 900 and 1100 IU of said vitamin A and wherein lutein, lycopene and beta-carotene are present in said supplement as a mixture in a form of microspheres. 
   
   
       19 . The nutritional supplement of  claim 18 , wherein said nutritional elements comprises about 400-500 IU vitamin D, about 0.9 mg copper, about 0.035-0.045 mg chromium, and about 2500-3500 IU vitamin A. 
   
   
       20 . The nutritional supplement of  claim 18  wherein said nutritional elements comprises about 400 IU vitamin D, about 0.9 mg copper, about 0.035 mg chromium, and about 3500 IU vitamin A.