Abstract: The present invention relates to solid compositions, preferably in powder or granule form, based on minerals (semi-finished or raw material) and a process for preparing said solid compositions. Furthermore, the present invention relates to solid formulations (final products) and orally disintegrating formulations (final products) containing said solid compositions. Moreover, the present invention relates to a process for preparing said solid formulations and said orally disintegrating formulations. Finally, the present invention relates to the use of said solid compositions or said solid or orally disintegrating formulations in the treatment of disorders or diseases related to or derived from a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium (II), calcium (II), iron (III), zinc (II) and/or iodine. All the compositions or formulations of the present invention are suitable for pediatric subjects, adolescents, athletes, men, women, pregnant women and elderly.

Abstract: A solid form formulation comprising chromium (sucrosomial chromium®) or copper (sucrosomial copper®) or a vitamin (sucrosomial vitamin®) and related composition, process for the preparation and method for treatment of a chromium deficiency and/or a change in the carbohydrate metabolism and/or a change in the muscle energy metabolism are described.

Abstract: A solid form formulation based on a nutrient comprising: (a) a mineral or a vitamin, (b) a phospholipid, (c) a first agent selected from (c-i) carrageenan and (c-ii) acacia gum, and, optionally, (d) a sucrester and/or (e) a starch of plant origin and related composition, process of preparation and method of treatment of a deficiency of said mineral and/or vitamin are disclosed.

Abstract: A composition is described comprising a mixture of at least one cetylated fatty acid or a mixture of cetylated fatty acids and an antioxidant in reduced percentages by weight, and related methods for treatment of arthritis and of inflammatory joint and musculoskeletal pain. Furthermore a composition is described comprising a mixture of at least one cetylated fatty acid or a mixture of cetylated fatty acids and, optionally, an antioxidant, and related treatment methods for protecting the gastric mucosa and for regulating the blood glucose levels. Additionally, a method is described for preparing the at least one cetylated fatty acid or mixture of cetylated fatty acids and for preparing compositions comprising the cetylated fatty acids and the antioxidant.

Abstract: A composition is described comprising a mixture of at least one cetylated fatty acid or a mixture of cetylated fatty acids and an antioxidant in reduced percentages by weight, and related methods for treatment of arthritis and of inflammatory joint and musculoskeletal pain. Furthermore a composition is described comprising a mixture of at least one cetylated fatty acid or a mixture of cetylated fatty acids and, optionally, an antioxidant, and related treatment methods for protecting the gastric mucosa and for regulating the blood glucose levels. Additionally, a method is described for preparing the at least one cetylated fatty acid or mixture of cetylated fatty acids and for preparing compositions comprising the cetylated fatty acids and the antioxidant.

Abstract: A composition is described comprising a mixture of at least one cetylated fatty acid or a mixture of cetylated fatty acids and an antioxidant in reduced percentages by weight, and related methods for treatment of arthritis and of inflammatory joint and musculoskeletal pain. Furthermore a composition is described comprising a mixture of at least one cetylated fatty acid or a mixture of cetylated fatty acids and, optionally, an antioxidant, and related treatment methods for protecting the gastric mucosa and for regulating the blood glucose levels. Additionally, a method is described for preparing the at least one cetylated fatty acid or mixture of cetylated fatty acids and for preparing compositions comprising the cetylated fatty acids and the antioxidant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a mixture of cetylated fatty acids and a system for carrying out said process. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a composition comprising, or alternatively, consisting of said mixture of cetylated fatty acids. Finally, the present invention relates to said composition for use in the treatment and/or prevention of: (i) rheumatoid arthritis of inflammatory and non-inflammatory origin, in particular osteoarthritis; (ii) other inflammatory joint conditions; (iii) psoriasis, lupus, periodontal diseases or cardiovascular or heart diseases; (iv) all post-traumatic osteoarticular pathologies including sports injuries; (v) all degenerative joint pathologies (arthrosis, gonarthrosis, coxarthrosis, etc.), and (vi) inflammatory-traumatic tendon and muscular conditions.

Abstract: An iron-based composition is described. The composition can be used in conditions of total or relative iron deficiency. In particular, a solid composition is described, preferably in the form of powder or granules, for use in the treatment of disorders or diseases related to or derived from an iron deficiency. The composition is suitable for pediatric subjects, adolescents, athletes, men, women, pregnant women and elderly. Finally, a process for preparing the solid composition is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for use in a method for the preventive or curative treatment of an iron deficiency and pathologies and disorders connected thereto in a subject, wherein said use comprises the administration of the composition to said subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising or, alternatively, consisting of an effective amount of a mixture comprising at least (a) one lipophilic vitamin, or analogues and derivatives thereof, (b) one magnesium salt and (c) one iron (III) oxide, complex or salt for use in a preventive or curative method for treating cardiovascular disorders and pathologies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a mixture of cetylated fatty acids and a system for carrying out said process. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a composition comprising, or alternatively, consisting of said mixture of cetylated fatty acids. Finally, the present invention relates to said composition for use in the treatment and/or prevention of: (i) rheumatoid arthritis of inflammatory and non-inflammatory origin, in particular osteoarthritis; (ii) other inflammatory joint conditions; (iii) psoriasis, lupus, periodontal diseases or cardiovascular or heart diseases; (iv) all post-traumatic osteoarticular pathologies including sports injuries; (v) all degenerative joint pathologies (arthrosis, gonarthrosis, coxarthrosis, etc.), and (vi) inflammatory-traumatic tendon and muscular conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a mixture of cetylated fatty acids and a system for carrying out said process. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a composition comprising, or alternatively, consisting of said mixture of cetylated fatty acids. Finally, the present invention relates to said composition for use in the treatment and/or prevention of: (i) rheumatoid arthritis of inflammatory and non-inflammatory origin, in particular osteoarthritis; (ii) other inflammatory joint conditions; (iii) psoriasis, lupus, periodontal diseases or cardiovascular or heart diseases; (iv) all post-traumatic osteoarticular pathologies including sports injuries; (v) all degenerative joint pathologies (arthrosis, gonarthrosis, coxarthrosis, etc.), and (vi) inflammatory-traumatic tendon and muscular conditions.

Abstract: An iron-based composition is described. The composition can be used in conditions of total or relative iron deficiency. In particular, a solid composition is described, preferably in the form of powder or granules, for use in the treatment of disorders or diseases related to or derived from an iron deficiency. The composition is suitable for pediatric subjects, adolescents, athletes, men, women, pregnant women and elderly. Finally, a process for preparing the solid composition is also described.

Abstract: An iron-based composition is described. The composition can be used in conditions of total or relative iron deficiency. In particular, a solid composition is described, preferably in the form of powder or granules, for use in the treatment of disorders or diseases related to or derived from an iron deficiency. The composition is suitable for pediatric subjects, adolescents, athletes, men, women, pregnant women and elderly. Finally, a process for preparing the solid composition is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a mixture of cetylated fatty acids and a system for carrying out said process. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a composition comprising, or alternatively, consisting of said mixture of cetylated fatty acids. Finally, the present invention relates to said composition for use in the treatment and/or prevention of: (i) rheumatoid arthritis of inflammatory and non-inflammatory origin, in particular osteoarthritis; (ii) other inflammatory joint conditions; (iii) psoriasis, lupus, periodontal diseases or cardiovascular or heart diseases; (iv) all post-traumatic osteoarticular pathologies including sports injuries; (v) all degenerative joint pathologies (arthrosis, gonarthrosis, coxarthrosis, etc.), and (vi) inflammatory-traumatic tendon and muscular conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solid compositions, preferably in powder or granule form, based on minerals (semi-finished or raw material) and a process for preparing said solid compositions. Furthermore, the present invention relates to solid formulations (final products) and orally disintegrating formulations (final products) containing said solid compositions. Moreover, the present invention relates to a process for preparing said solid formulations and said orally disintegrating formulations. Finally, the present invention relates to the use of said solid compositions or said solid or orally disintegrating formulations in the treatment of disorders or diseases related to or derived from a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium (II), calcium (II), iron (III), zinc (II) and/or iodine. All the compositions or formulations of the present invention are suitable for pediatric subjects, adolescents, athletes, men, women, pregnant women and elderly.

Abstract: An iron-based composition is described. The composition can be used in conditions of total or relative iron deficiency. In particular, a solid composition is described, preferably in the form of powder or granules, for use in the treatment of disorders or diseases related to or derived from an iron deficiency. The composition is suitable for pediatric subjects, adolescents, athletes, men, women, pregnant women and elderly. Finally, a process for preparing the solid composition is also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating acidosis in a ruminant. The method includes administering an effective amount of a naturally derived inhibitor of a carbohydrate degrading enzyme to the ruminant. Such enzymes include amylase and glucosidase. In addition, the carbohydrate degrading enzyme may be endogenous or exogenous to the ruminant.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the use of essential fatty acids for the preparation of a food composition for treating in particular post-surgical pain and/or pain due to a post-surgical relapse in women having undergone an operation for endometriosis. Said essential fatty acids are preferably selected from the group consisting of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids of the omega-3 series, and in particular from the group comprising EPA and/or DHA.