Abstract: Compositions comprising fatty acid analogs are provided for treating conditions involving impaired cognition, movement disorders, chronic pain, depression, decreased appetite, addiction, seizure, and convulsion, and other conditions. Methods for the diagnosis and monitoring of impaired cognition, movement disorders, chronic pain, depression, decreased appetite, addiction, seizure, convulsion, and other conditions are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions including small molecule biochemicals, and salts and derivatives thereof, and methods for detection, treatment or prophylaxis of neurodegenerative diseases are provided, including compositions and methods for detecting and treating conditions that contribute to neurodegenerative diseases, including peripheral and central inflammation, amyloid-? plaque deposition in the brain, neuronal iron deposition and hyperglycemia.

Abstract: Administration of pentadecanoylcarnitine or pentadecanoic acid is provided for prevention, management or treatment of aggression, allergies, allergic rhinitis, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety and anxiety disorders, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, brain damage, cancer, cardiovascular disease, cholestatic pruritis, depression, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cocaine abuse, cough, dermatitis, depression, drug-seeking behavior, gastrointestinal disorders, facial erythema associated with rosacea, glaucoma, hepatic diseases, hyperactive bladder, hypersensitivity disorders, hypertension, impulsivity, inflammation, mental disorders and conditions, metabolic disorders, migraines, nasal and sinus congestion, nausea, neuropathic pain with and symptoms of multiple sclerosis, neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders, obesity, obsessive-compulsive disorders, opioid-induced respiratory depression, osteoarthritis, pai

Abstract: Compositions including metabolites that are small molecules, and salts and derivatives thereof, and methods for treatment or prophylaxis of conditions related to the quality of aging are provided, including compositions and methods for treating conditions that negatively impact longevity and the quality of aging, including inflammation, anemia, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hyperinsulinemia, liver disease, iron overload, impaired skin integrity, wound healing, scarring, pain, allergies, sleep disorders and problems, and gastrointestinal disorders and problems.

Abstract: Compositions comprising fatty acid analogs are provided for treating metabolic syndrome, anemia, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, inflammation, insulin resistance, prediabetes, fatty liver disease, steatohepatitis, iron overload, neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, and other related conditions. Methods for the diagnosis and monitoring of metabolic syndrome and other conditions are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions comprising fatty acid analogs are provided for treating metabolic syndrome, anemia, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, inflammation, insulin resistance, prediabetes, fatty liver disease, steatohepatitis, iron overload, neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, and other related conditions. Methods for the diagnosis and monitoring of metabolic syndrome and other conditions are also provided.