Abstract: Compositions for appetite control and/or regulation or loss of weight are described. The described compositions comprise a unique combination of ingredients, the combination including at least botanical substances, amino acids, and one or more metals, and may comprise and in some embodiments do further comprise one or more vitamins and/or caffeine. The compositions are taken by mouth and provide a multi-targeted approach for the regulation and control of appetite for subjects taking the composition. The composition is preferably taken before a meal. A recommended dose includes at least one dose of the described composition per day.

Abstract: The described invention provides an automated, closed system and method for separating/isolating a target cell type from a heterogeneous cell population.