Abstract: A light activated cartridge is disclosed. The cartridge is comprised of a metalcasing containing an explosive such as gun powder and holds a bullet at a first end. The second end of the casing includes a solid light transparent portion which may be a circular glass or polymeric component positioned in the casing where a primer is normally placed.

Abstract: A formulation comprising cinnamon and an active compound such as creatine, a statin drug, niacin, lipoic acid and/or Red Yeast Rice is disclosed. The cinnamon aids in moving the active compound into cells making the active compound more effective as compared to its administration in the absence of cinnamon. Methods of treatment including methods of reducing cholesterol levels, building muscle and treating diabetes are enhanced by the co-administration of cinnamon with another compound.