Abstract: Oxidative stress is implicated in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, and has been extensively studied as a potential target for therapeutic intervention. The present disclosure discloses a method for reducing free radicals in a mammal, the method comprises administering a composition containing an effective amount of Baillonella toxisperma extract to a mammal to reduce free radicals in the mammal. Specifically, the present disclosure demonstrates how extracts and flavonoids fractions of Baillonella toxisperma provide antioxidant and neuroprotective benefits and prevent oxidative stress in mammals.

Abstract: Methods of increasing the plasma concentration of resveratrol in a mammal in need thereof by administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of trans-resveratrol and arginine for a period of at least two weeks.

Abstract: Methods of increasing the plasma concentration of resveratrol in a mammal in need thereof by administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of trans-resveratrol and arginine for a period of at least two weeks.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and related methods to reduce body weight, body fat, waist and hip size, plasma total cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides, blood glucose, leptin and C-reactive protein levels and increase in HDL and serotonin levels in an mammal. The LeptiCore® formulation disclosed, at both the low and high dosages, is helpful in the management of fat gain and its related complications. The higher dosage resulted in significantly greater reductions in body weight and triglyceride, blood glucose, and C-reactive protein levels, as well as increased serotonin levels.

Abstract: Methods of improving a variety of health related factors including, but not limited to weight, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels and HDL levels, is provided. In one embodiment, a method of reducing body weight in a mammal is provided; the method comprises administering a composition containing an effective amount of Dichrostachys glomerata, to the mammal, whereby the administering of the composition to the mammal is effective in reducing bodyweight in the mammal.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and related compositions using flavonoids and/or indanes extracted from the stems and leaves of C. quadrangularis to reduce weight and inhibit lipase, ?-amylase and ?-glucosidase activity in mammals. By example and not by way of limitation, embodiments of the present disclosure, a composition and related methods for reducing body weight and/or inhibiting any combination of lipase, ?-amylase and ?-glucosidase is provided. The composition contains an effective amount of one or more flavonoids or indanes selected from 3-O-rhamnopyranosylkaempferol, 3-(4-hydroxybenzylidene)-2-(2,5-dihydroxyphenyl)-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)indane-4,6-diol, quercitrin, rhamnitrin, rhamnocitrin, quercitrin-3-O?-acetate and parthenocissin A.

Abstract: Methods of improving a variety of health related factors including, but not limited to weight, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels and HDL levels, is provided. In one embodiment, a method of reducing body weight in a mammal is provided; the method comprises administering a composition containing an effective amount of Xylopia aethiopica, to the mammal, whereby the administering of the composition to the mammal is effective in reducing bodyweight in the mammal.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and related compositions using flavonoids and/or indanes extracted from the stems and leaves of C. quadrangularis to reduce weight and inhibit lipase, ?-amylase and ?-glucosidase activity in mammals. By example and not by way of limitation, embodiments of the present disclosure, a composition and related methods for reducing body weight and/or inhibiting any combination of lipase, ?-amylase and ?-glucosidase is provided. The composition contains an effective amount of one or more flavonoids or indanes selected from 3-O-rhamnopyranosylkaempferol, 3-(4-hydroxybenzylidene)-2-(2,5-dihydroxyphenyl)-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)indane-4,6-diol, quercitrin, rhamnitrin, rhamnocitrin, quercitrin-3-O?-acetate and parthenocissin A.

Abstract: Methods of improving a variety of health related factors including, but not limited to weight, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels and HDL levels, is provided. In one embodiment, a method of reducing body weight in an overweight subject is provided; the method comprises administering a composition containing an effective amount of Hypodaphnis zenkeri, to an overweight subject, whereby the administering of the composition to the overweight subject is effective in reducing bodyweight in the overweight subject.

Abstract: A composition comprising an effective amount of Cissus quadrangularis to reduce fat and cause weight loss in a mammal. Such compositions have beneficial activity principally in controlling weight gain and obesity.

Abstract: Methods of improving a variety of health related factors including, but not limited to weight, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels and HDL levels, is provided. In one embodiment, a method of reducing LDL cholesterol levels of a mammal in need thereof is provided, the method comprises administering a composition containing an effective amount of Dichrostachys glomerata, to a mammal, whereby the administering of the composition to the mammal is effective in reducing LDL cholesterol levels in the mammal.

Abstract: A composition comprising extract of one or more plants of one or more of the following plant families. Cissus, Vernonia and Brillantasia. Such compositions have beneficial activity principlally in controlling weight gain and obesity, especially in conjunction with chitosan or a chilosan derivative and an antioxidant such as vitamin C.

Abstract: A composition comprising extract of one or more plants of one or more of the following plant families: Cissus, Vernonia and Brillantasia. Such compositions have beneficial activity principally in controlling light gain and obesity, especially in conjunction with chitosan or a chitosan derivative and an antioxidant such as vitamin C.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and related compositions using flavonoids and/or indanes extracted from the stems and leaves of C. quadrangularis to reduce weight and inhibit lipase, ?-amylase and ?-glucosidase activity in mammals. By example and not by way of limitation, embodiments of the present disclosure, a composition and related methods for reducing body weight and/or inhibiting any combination of lipase, ?-amylase and ?-glucosidase is provided. The composition contains an effective amount of one or more flavonoids or indanes selected from 3-O-rhamnopyranosylkaempferol, 3-(4-hydroxybenzylidene)-2-(2,5-dihydroxyphenyl)-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)indane-4,6-diol, quercitrin, rhamnitrin, rhamnocitrin, quercitrin-3-O?-acetate and parthenocissin A.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and related compositions using flavonoids and/or indanes extracted from the stems and leaves of C. quadrangularis to reduce weight and inhibit lipase, ?-amylase and ?-glucosidase activity in mammals. By example and not by way of limitation, embodiments of the present disclosure, a composition and related methods for reducing body weight and/or inhibiting any combination of lipase, ?-amylase and ?-glucosidase is provided. The composition contains an effective amount of one or more flavonoids or indanes selected from 3-O-rhamnopyranosylkaempferol, 3-(4-hydroxybenzylidene)-2-(2,5-dihydroxyphenyl)-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)indane-4,6-diol, quercitrin, rhamnitrin, rhamnocitrin, quercitrin-3-O?-acetate and parthenocissin A.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided for lowering C-reactive protein levels in a mammal. The method comprises administering a composition containing an effective amount of Irvingia gabonensis seed to a mammal to reduce C-reactive protein levels in the mammal. Other embodiments include, among other things, lowering leptin levels, increasing adiponectin levels, reducing body weight, decreasing LDL and total cholesterol levels, increasing fat loss, and reducing waist size in a mammal using administering a composition containing an effective amount of Irvingia gabonensis.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided for lowering PPAR-Gamma in a mammal. The method comprises administering a composition containing an effective amount of Irvingia gabonensis seed to a mammal to reduce PPAR-Gamma levels in the mammal. In other embodiments, among other things, methods are provided for reducing triglyceride levels, inhibiting or reducing G3PDH activity, reducing body weight and increasing adiponectin levels in a mammal by administering Irvingia gabonensis.

Abstract: A composition comprising extract of one or more plants of one or more of the following plant families: Cissus, Vernonia and Brillantasia. Such compositions have beneficial activity principally in controlling weight gain and obesity, especially in conjunction with chitosan or a chitosan derivative and an antioxidant such as vitamin C.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and related compositions using flavonoids and/or indanes extracted from the stems and leaves of C. quadrangularis to reduce weight and inhibit lipase, ?-amylase and ?-glucosidase activity in mammals. By example and not by way of limitation, embodiments of the present disclosure, a composition and related methods for reducing body weight and/or inhibiting any combination of lipase, ?-amylase and ?-glucosidase is provided. The composition contains an effective amount of one or more flavonoids or indanes selected from 3-O-rhamnopyranosylkaempferol, 3-(4-hydroxybenzylidene)-2-(2,5-dihydroxyphenyl)-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)indane-4,6-diol, quercitrin, rhamnitrin, rhamnocitrin, quercitrin-3-O?-acetate and parthenocissin A.

Abstract: A composition comprising an effective amount of Cissus quadrangularis to reduce fat and cause weight loss in a mammal. Such compositions have beneficial activity principally in controlling weight gain and obesity.