Abstract: A composition for immunostimulation contains an effective amount of an Echinacea extract, Bromelain and Lysozyme. In particular, a treatment for excessive bacterial growth in the oral cavity includes administration of such a composition.
Abstract: A composition for promoting the release and elevation of growth hormone levels includes (1) an oligopeptide of the formula A1-D2methylTrp-Ala-Trp-DPhe-Lys wherein A1 is glutamine (Gln) or glutamic acid (Glu), or (2) the oligopeptide in combination with free amino acids, particularly glutamine, glutamic acid, or a combination thereof, and organic or inorganic pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The release and elevation of growth hormone levels may be promoted by administration of specified growth hormone releasing compounds.