Abstract: A carbohydrate modifying formulation that modulates the rate of sugar absorption and/or metabolism in a subject to whom the formulation is administered. In one embodiment, the formulation comprises an active soluble fiber, one or more polyphenolic compounds, an aqueous diluent, and sugar. In another embodiment, the formulation is a dry powder that comprises an active soluble fiber, antioxidant containing botanical extracts, crystalline fructose, a probiotic, vitamins and minerals.

Abstract: A carbohydrate modifying formulation that modulates the rate of sugar absorption and/or metabolism in a subject to whom the formulation is administered. In one embodiment, the formulation comprises an active soluble fiber, one or more polyphenolic compounds, an aqueous diluent, and sugar. In another embodiment, the formulation is a dry powder that comprises an active soluble fiber, antioxidant containing botanical extracts, crystalline fructose, a probiotic, vitamins and minerals.

Abstract: A carbohydrate modifying formulation that modulates the rate of sugar absorption and/or metabolism in a subject to whom the formulation is administered. In one embodiment, the formulation comprises an active soluble fiber, one or more polyphenolic compounds, an aqueous diluent, and sugar. In another embodiment, the formulation is a dry powder that comprises an active soluble fiber, antioxidant containing botanical extracts, crystalline fructose, a probiotic, vitamins and minerals.

Abstract: A simulated trading system allows a user to set up an account with a predefined portfolio of nonzero value, such as a portfolio of a predefined cash amount, and make trades to and from that portfolio. At the end of an investment period, the user is awarded the net profits that user made during the investment period. Alternatively, users that end the investment period with portfolios larger than the starting portfolio are awarded their net profits up to a prespecified maximum and/or a prespecified percentage of less than 100% of the net profits. In one variation, the trades made by the users are actually executed and the securities held in the name of the system operators or the users. The losses incurred by some users, which would be borne by the users themselves in a conventional portfolio system, are borne by the system operators and/or sponsors of one or more investment education programs. The system operators can optionally reduce risk of losses by hedging the trades made by the users.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition that modulates the rate of sugar absorption and/or metabolism in a subject to whom the composition is administered. The composition includes active soluble fiber, one or more polyphenolic compounds, and a source of amino acids. The composition may be used dry in formulating foodstuffs and beverages. In a preferred embodiment, the composition is a component of a finished beverage, preferably an aqueous beverage, such as a carbonated soft drink.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition that modulates the rate of sugar absorption and/or metabolism in a subject to whom the composition is administered. The composition includes active soluble fiber, one or more polyphenolic compounds, and a source of amino acids. The composition may be used dry in formulating foodstuffs and beverages. In a preferred embodiment, the composition is a component of a finished beverage, such as a carbonated soft drink.