Patent ID: 7892582

Claim:
An oral composition for stimulating thermogenesis comprising capsaicinoids in combination with a formulation base which is acceptable for oral administration, said formulation base consisting essentially of: at least one vegetable and/or mineral oil selected from soya oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, olive oil, nut oil, and a liquid paraffin; and lipophilic additives of: a) approximately 5% by weight of beeswax based on the total weight of the composition; b) approximately 5% by weight of glycerol palmitostearate based on the total weight of the composition; and c) approximately 0% to 10% by weight of a lipophilic additive selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, candelilla wax, carnauba wax, polyethylene oxide wax, and petroleum wax, wherein the composition is a dosage form chosen between soft or hard capsules.