Abstract: The present invention provides a nutritional food product composed of a prebiotic and an isolated protein for use in reducing elevated levels of nitrogenous waste products in the blood and ameliorating renal failure.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method for preventing and treating Colony Collapse Disorder, consisting in the use of an automated device that delivers a diet specifically calibrated for consumption by farm colonies of bees to be treated. The apparatus comprises a box-like container (10) accommodating in its interior at least one reservoir for liquid-tight, accessible from outside through a nozzle (4), an atomizing device of a liquid solution or suspension contained in the reservoir, means for the delivery (2, 1) of the liquid atomized solution or suspension into micrometric drops outside the apparatus, and a control unit programmed for timing the delivery of the solution or suspension to the outside, for the determination of the quantity of solution or suspension delivered and for emitting alarm signals in case of malfunction, the apparatus being powered DC with the energy supplied by a solar panel (5) located outside of the container.

Abstract: A process of obtaining avocado seed extracts comprising polyhydroxylated fatty alcohols (PFAs), the process comprising crushing raw undried avocado seeds; incubating the crushed avocado seeds; and extracting PFAs from the crushed seeds with an organic solvent.

Abstract: A biologically active food additive, comprising drone brood homogenate in the daily amount between 10 and 600 mg which can be combined on the weight percent basis with a calcium compound selected from calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, calcium gluconate, calcium aspartate, calcium phosphate and calcium citrate —16.67 to 93.75 wt. %; and drone brood —6.25 to 83.33 wt. %. Trials showed that administering the preparation contributes to the normalization of androgens in women resulting in the overall health improvement and disappearance or decrease of clinical signs of androgen deficiency.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for providing an awaking effect and specifically affecting post lunch dip in a subject comprising providing a subject with a composition comprising an isolate of guarana plant, and at least one of (i) isolate of ginkgo biloba plant or functional analog thereof and (ii) fruit sugars, wherein the composition does not affect the subject's heart activity. The invention further provides a method for affecting post lunch dip in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a daily dose of a composition comprising (i) an isolate of guarana plant, (ii) an isolate of ginkgo biloba plant or functional analog thereof and (iii) fruit sugars for a period of at least 7 days.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and functional health food containing a composite extract of Rehmannia glutinosa and Pueraria lobata for preventing or treating menopausal symptoms; and a method for preventing or treating menopausal symptoms by administering the composite extract. The composite extract of Rehmannia glutinosa and Pueraria lobata of the present invention can ameliorate weight increase, which is the representative symptom of menopausal women, and can effectively improve osteoporosis and blood cholesterol. Thus, the composition can be useful as a pharmaceutical composition or functional heath food for preventing or treating menopausal symptoms, and can be used in preventing or treating menopausal symptoms.

Abstract: There is provided a natural antimicrobial including a mixture of tree essential oils, soybean oil, and a residual hydrocarbon extract extracted from a rutaceae plant, wherein the mixture is supported in a supporter, and an article including the antimicrobial are provided. The antimicrobial is comprised of only natural materials, so it is harmless to human beings and environmentally friendly. Also, in the antimicrobial, tree essential oils is supported together with soybean carrier oil in a supporter, and thus, volatility of tree essential oils is controlled by the soybean oil, whereby the tree essential oils is naturally emitted to have an effective antibiosis for a long period of time. Thus, extra power, driving device (e.g., a fan), or the like, is not required to emit the tree essential oils. In addition, the antimicrobial is actively emitted in the air, having efficacy of continuously annihilate bacteria, virus, or the like.

Abstract: Cosmetic methods for obtaining a slimming effect are disclosed. The methods include providing a composition containing a carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) seed extract and caffeine or a derivative of caffeine as a slimming active agent and a physiologically acceptable medium, and topically applying the composition on at least a portion of the body or face. The topical application of the composition includes the application of an effective amount of the composition that increases the expression of aquaglyceroporins, increase lipolysis, promotes the elimination of lipids, reduces localized excess body fat, and/or attenuates the “orange peel” appearance of the skin.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of enhancing neurocognitive function by administering of American Ginseng. Preferred dosages in the range of 5 to 50 mg total ginsenosides enhance cognitive function—including, improvement of working memory (WM) performance, attentional performance (e.g., Choice Reaction Time accuracy), and calmness.

Abstract: It is to provide an agent for suppressing proliferation and/or inducing apoptosis of cancer cells that can be used for the treatment and chemoprophylaxis of cancer, wherein the agent is easily accessible and ingestible in daily dietary life and is prepared using a naturally-derived ingredient with reduced side effects, and a method for suppressing proliferation and/or inducing apoptosis of cancer cells in a subject in need thereof, and the like. By administering an agent for suppressing proliferation and/or inducing apoptosis of cancer cells comprising Sargassum horneri or a processed product thereof to a subject in need thereof, the proliferation of cancer cells can be inhibited and apoptosis of cancer cells can be induced in the subject.

Abstract: Use of Cistanche tubulosa extract, isoacteoside and/or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt of isoacteoside in the manufacture of a medicament or a food product for protecting muscles, wherein the medicament is particularly used for protecting muscle cells against injury to regulate, treat and/or delay muscle loss, and especially for the muscle loss caused by aging, diseases, and/or cochexia. The food product is a health food, a nutritional supplement food, or a special nutrition food.

Abstract: The present invention relates to epicatechin for use in the prevention or reduction of symptoms of an allergic disorder and/or an allergic reaction. The invention further relates to epicatechin for said use in the form of food, food product, food supplement or pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: Fractions extracted from wheat seeds germinated and macerated in water having a molecular weight comprised between 3 and 30 K Daltons are described.

Abstract: Provided is a gastritis and gastric ulcer-treating agent, which is prepared and developed by processing solar salt and bamboo tree into heat-treated purple salt, in which the heat-treated salt, which is prepared by firstly heat-treating mineral rich solar salt and bamboo tree at a high temperature, that is, 1,100° C. or more; and two or more time repeating the heat-treating of the first heat-treated salt and bamboo tree under the above-described conditions, includes a large amount of hydrogen sulfide-producing material and has a purple color, and when the heat-treated salt is used along with aspirin, the heat-treated salt has an excellent effect on preventing stomach damage, thereby significantly reducing bleeding, ulcer, and the damage of mucous membrane, induced by aspirin.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a wet wipe or sheet that is suitable for contacting the skin and removing mucus from the skin. More specifically, the present invention relates to a wet wipe having an aqueous saline component suitable for dissolving and removing mucus in combination with the fabric matrix of the wet wipe. Typically, the fabric matrix of the wet wipe has a capacity of about 125 grams of solution per square meter, and it is impregnated with the aqueous saline solution to a level at or below approximately 80% of the absorbent capacity of the matrix.

Abstract: A method for obtaining natural extracts, oleoresins, colorants flavors and aromas from aromatic plant substances, alfalfa, flowers with pigments, and vegetables, which includes washing the plant substances and vegetables, rinsing with water, milling and sifting the resulting product yielding a pulp phase and a cellulose phase. The pulp phase is transferred to fermentation tanks and a first centrifugation of the fermented pulp phase is then performed yielding two phases: phase (A) containing water, mineral salts and other water-soluble substances, with natural extracts, oleoresins, colorants, aromas and flavors and phase (B) in the form of a paste in which the moisture has been reduced to 50%, performing a second centrifugation of the mentioned phase (A), which causes the separation of natural extracts, oleoresins, colorants, aromas and flavors from the water and other water-soluble substances.

Abstract: A composition comprising an extract from damaged plant parts from the Moringaceae genus, at least one oligopeptide, at least one extract from the Laminaria genus, and whey protein and a method for stimulating collagen synthesis in skin cells.

Abstract: An Atractylodes Lancea extract feed additive and a preparation method thereof are provided. The Atractylodes Lancea extract feed additive takes an Atractylodes Lancea extract and a carrier as raw materials. The Atractylodes Lancea extract is prepared by the ultrasonic auxiliary water extraction. The preparation method of the present invention has less raw material waste, high activity component content in the extract and acquisition rate of the extractum, which facilitates improving the effect efficiency and reducing production cost. The Atractylodes Lancea extract feed additive as a natural plant feed additive is capable of reducing malaria incidence, restoring consciousness and relieving uneasiness, and diuretically swelling.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nutraceutical composition, a process for the preparation of the nutraceutical composition useful for amelioration of peri- and post-menopausal symptoms in women. The nutraceutical composition is stable, directly compressible, water soluble, free flowing form having particle size not more than 2.0 ?m comprising extract of Trigonella foenum-graecum, at least one bioavailable form of magnesium and vitamin E. The present invention also provides a method of treating ameliorating, treating and/or preventing peri- and post-menopausal discomforts in a subject suffering from peri- or post-menopausal symptoms comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the nutraceutical composition.

Abstract: A Portulaca oleracea L. extract feed additive and a preparation method thereof are provided. The Portulaca oleracea L. extract feed additive takes a Portulaca oleracea L. extract and a carrier as raw materials. The Portulaca oleracea L. extract is prepared by the ultrasonic auxiliary water extraction. The preparation method of the present invention has less raw material waste, high activity component content in the extract and acquisition rate of the extractum, which facilitates improving the effect efficiency and reducing production cost. The Portulaca oleracea L. extract feed additive as a natural plant feed additive is capable of improving the animal's metabolism, increasing the animal's relative weight gain, improving the animal's survival rate, reducing the disease incidence of various diarrhea symptoms, decreasing the animal's stress response and increasing the animal productivity.