Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the stimulation of secretion or expression of muscular IL-6 in a subject with the administration of Protectin DX (PDX). Particularly, the increase in circulating levels of IL-6 originating from the subject muscles is useful for regulating blood glucose and suppressing lipid-induced inflammation and other related inflammatory conditions such as insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, type-2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Alternatively, the increase in muscular IL-6 expression in a subject may also be useful for increasing energy supply during exercise, or facilitating muscular recovery after strenuous effort.

Abstract: A composition of purified and biologically active p-coumaroyl hexose and/or polyphenols is provided by separation from strawberry's pulp by a method of extraction and purification using a hydrophobic adsorbent using GRAS solvent. Also provided is the use of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the stimulation of secretion or expression of muscular IL-6 in a subject with the administration of Protectin DX (PDX). Particularly, the increase in circulating levels of IL-6 originating from the subject muscles is useful for regulating blood glucose and suppressing lipid-induced inflammation and other related inflammatory conditions such as insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, type-2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Alternatively, the increase in muscular IL-6 expression in a subject may also be useful for increasing energy supply during exercise, or facilitating muscular recovery after strenuous effort.

Abstract: Novel methods for the medical treatment and/or prevention of obesity, abdominal fat, and insulin resistance in susceptible warm-blooded animals including humans involves the administration of selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). A combination of a SERM with an amount of estrogen or a sex steroid precursor selected from the group consisting of dehydroepiandrosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, androst-5-ene-3b,17b-diol and compounds converted in vivo to one of the foregoing precursors or estrogen is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of fish protein (namely cod protein) and soy protein to improve the peripheral insulin resistance in a human or non-human animal. Fish and soy protein were administered to rats submitted to high-sucrose or high-fat/sucrose diets, which are animal models for diabetes. It was found that fish and soy protein efficiently control glucose utilization, and that fish protein is particularly effective in muscle tissue. This effect is not observed when rats are given casein. Fish and soy protein are therefore promising for controlling insulin-resistance, diabetes and complications resulting therefrom, such as obesity.

Abstract: Novel methods for the medical treatment and/or prevention of obesity, abdominal fat, and insulin resistance in susceptible warm-blooded animals including humans involves the administration of selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). A combination of a SERM with an amount of estrogen or a sex steroid precursor selected from the group consisting of dehydroepiandrosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, androst-5-ene-3b,17b-diol and compounds converted in vivo to one of the foregoing precursors or estrogen is also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel methods for the medical treatment and/or prevention of obesity, abdominal fat, and insulin resistance in susceptible warm-blooded animals including humans involves the administration of selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). A combination of a SERM with an amount of estrogen or a sex steroid precursor selected from the group consisting of dehydroepiandrosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, androst-5-ene-3b,17b-diol and compounds converted in vivo to one of the foregoing precursors or estrogen is also disclosed.