Abstract: Drops of Honey is a capsule made of hydroxymethlcellulose that is filled with honey. Drops of Honey is a food product in which its capsule dissolves in boiling water. This allows for the honey to escape into the beverage of choice, preferably tea. It is a food product that will be mainly used with tea and other hot beverages.

Abstract: A food supplement with advantageous physiological effects containing the following essential constituents in a support material (e.g. dairy products, margarine, fruit juice, plant juice, yeast, pectin or olive oil): lecithin, red wine extract and D-alpha-tocopherolacetate in amount ranging from 0.05 to 10.0 parts by weight.

Abstract: The present invention is substances comprising coupling isomerized highly unsaturated fatty acids and/or their derivatives having an activity of specifically promoting the uncoupling respiration of mitochondria (MC) and proton leak in the MC inner membrane in cells of the main tissues producing nonshivering thermogenesis (nST), skeletal muscles, white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT).

Abstract: Products and methods of delivering medicaments are provided. The product includes a consumable center and a compressible powder that is compressed around the center. The powder includes a medicament that may or may not be encapsulated.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions that are easily spreadable onto and adhesive to biomembranes. They contain and provide moisture to the biomembranes and do not readily flow off, i.e., leak from the biomembranes. Nor are they readily removed or washed from the biomembranes. Compositions that adhere to and are compatible with, in that they spread, and do not flow off and are not readily removed or washed from the biomembranes are deemed to be bioadhesive. Such compositions are particularly useful for maintaining biomembranes in a moist condition, for lubricating the biomembranes, and for providing a vehicle for containing and delivering medicaments, such as contraceptives, antifungals and antibacterials. The invention further relates to methods for making and methods of use of such compositions.

Abstract: Methods for providing nutrition and for enhancing neurological development of preterm infants are disclosed. Also disclosed is an improved nutritional composition containing specified amounts of DHA and AA as well as their precursor essential fatty acids alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids. The methods involve feeding LCP supplemented, nutrient-enriched formulas for an extended feeding regimen, typically until at least 3 months corrected age (CA), preferably to 6 or even 12 months CA. The neurological developments, for example, visual development, motor development and language development were enhanced without findings of anthropometric growth faltering or inhibition.

Abstract: A chewing gum composition for controlling malodorous breath when chewed comprising a gum base having present therein a breath freshening amount of a water soluble zinc ion releasing salt and a phosphate salt mixture of alkali metal pyrophosphate and polyphosphate salts at a weight ratio of about 2:1 to 1:3 whereby the presence of the phosphate salt mixture enhances and extends the release of the zinc ion during the period of chewing.

Abstract: A cosmetic product is provided packaged in a dispenser with separate first and second storage areas. The first of the areas contains a first cosmetic composition containing a first dermal active agent, preferably selected from keratolytic skin agents. Particularly preferred are alpha- and beta-hydroxy carboxylic acids as first dermal active placed in a composition having a pH from about 1 to about 5.5. The second area contains a second cosmetic composition with a second dermal agent incompatible with the first composition. Particularly preferred second dermal agents are retinoids, vitamins, enzymes and anti-oxidants. Most preferred is retinol. The dispenser allows transfer of the first and second compositions through an exit nozzle in a respective dispensing weight ratio of from about 30:1 to about 2:1.

Abstract: An orally ingested composition for prevention, stabilization, reversal and treatment of cancer. Most notably, a nutrient compositions for the treatment of cancer containing omega 3 fatty acids, polysaccharide dietary fibers and coenzyme Q10.

Abstract: Amino acid chelates for enhancing the absorption and assimilation of essential minerals in the human diet. Calcium, magnesium and potassium picolinic acid salts are disclosed as food and beverage supplements to improve the nutritive capacity of food stuffs and beverages. A method of enhancing the nutritive value of food and beverages is also described.

Abstract: A controlled release formulation of lipoic acid is disclosed. The lipoic acid is combined with excipient materials in such a way that those materials provide for gradual release of the lipoic acid in a manner which makes it possible to substantially increase the period of time over which therapeutic levels of lipoic acid are maintained relative to a quick release formulation. These features make it possible to use lipoic acid to reduce serum glucose levels and maintain those levels over time thereby obtaining a range of desired therapeutic results.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed suitable for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiovascular and neurocerebral disorders, tissue anoxic forms, muscular energy deficits, inflammatory-type abnormalities, alterations of blood coagulation such as thrombosis, and tissue proliferation forms, that may take the form of a dietary supplement, dietetic support or of an actual medicine, which comprises as characterizing active ingredients: (a) propionyl L-carnitine or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof; and (b) an inositol phosphate, particularly the inositol hexaphosphate (IP6).

Abstract: A digestive system bezoar in a human or non-human animal susceptible to bezoar formation can be reduced in size by administering to the animal a food grade agent for emulsifying fat in an amount sufficient to reduce the size of the bezoar so that the bezoar can pass out of the animal's digestive system. In a similar method for preventing bezoar formation in a human or non-human animal susceptible to bezoar formation, a food grade agent for emulsifying fat can be administered to the animal in an amount sufficient to prevent formation of bezoars, or at least to prevent formation of bezoars larger than a size that becomes trapped in the animal's digestive system.

Abstract: A tocotrienol-containing powder prepared by a process wherein an oil containing a tocotrienol is treated with a lecithin, a cellulose and an emulsifying agent in water to form an emulsion, a powder substance is mixed with the formed emulsion to form a suspension and then the formed suspension is spray-dried. The powder containing tocotrienol, which has excellent storage stability and free flowability, can be used in preparing a tablet which comprises the powder compressed into a tablet form.

Abstract: A multiple-unit sustained release tablet characterized by consisiting of a granular part and a powdery part, each granule comprising a matrix composed of a water-insoluble polymer and an active ingredient. Another tablet characterized in that each granule is coated with a release-controlling film. The object of the present invention is to provide a multiple-unit sustained release tablet showing little change in dissolution speed caused by the compression in the tableting step.

Abstract: Described are compositions and methods for the treatment of acne. The method and compositions comprise an orally ingested composition containing thymic peptides, vitamins, and minerals. Zinc, pantothenic acid, magnesium, pyridoxine, vitamins A and D, riboflavin, and folic acid are found to be essential to the composition. Also described is a topical composition comprising pantothenic acid that, when used in conjunction with the oral composition, resulted in a better response than either the oral or topical composition alone.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprising a co-micronized mixture of fenofibrate and a solid excipient that is not a surfactant.

Abstract: Methylphenidate or other drugs are provided in a formulation for oral administration that releases the drug in two or more pharmacokinetic spikes, by combining different release forms in a single formulation. In a preferred embodiment for methylphenidate, the first pharmacokinetic spike is achieved by the release of taste-masked methylphenidate which is not enterically coated, while a second pharmacokinetic spike is achieved by the release of methylphenidate in a finely divided form from enterically coated pellets or microparticles formulated for rapid release following dissolution of the enteric coating. A critical aspect of the formulation is the inclusion of excipients that create a burst release following the initial rapid release and uptake. The formulation can be administered as a paste, jelly, suspension, or fast dissolving wafer. To manipulate the dose, the formulation can be provided, for example, as a paste packaged in a tube similar to those used to dispense toothpaste.

Abstract: The invention concerns omeprazole microgranules each comprising an active layer containing the active principle, and an outer gastroprotecting layer containing a gastroprotecting agent, characterized in that the omeprazole is combined with at least a hydrophobic substance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion containing tretinoin and the use thereof in mitigating skin disorders such as acne, photodamaged skin, wrinkles, mottled hyperpigmentation, tactile roughness, and yellowing of facial skin.