Applied Food Sciences Receives Patent for Hangover Ingredient

AUSTIN, TexasApplied Food Sciences Inc. announced the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted a patent for the use of glucarate and its derivatives such as glucuronolactone, a popular ingredient in energy drinks, for the reduction of negative symptoms associated with alcohol ingestion.

U.S. Patent 7,662,863, titled Therapeutic agent for the use in reducing alcohol intoxication and reducing or eliminating the negative side effects associated with alcohol ingestion, describes a beneficial method and compound for ameliorating alcohol intoxication and preventing and/or reducing hangover symptoms. The patent covers several ingredients and products, including Applied Foods newest product, GTOX® the Hangover Detox Shot specifically formulated for preventing hangovers.

We believe this patent, covering glucarate and products like our GTOX®, strengthens our role in the beverage industry, said Loretta Zapp, CEO of Applied Food Sciences Inc.

Glucarate, a compound naturally found in many fruits and vegetables, is a proven activator in the removal of toxins and harmful compounds from the liver. Studies proving glucarate's efficacy in enhancing the bodys process of glucuronidation, one of the primary pathways the body takes to remove toxins and harmful pollutants absorbed from the liver, have been extensively researched and published. The current patent clinical research demonstrates glucarate's role in amplifying the removal of alcohol-based compounds through an unconventional pathway of phase II detoxification.