Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions and methods for their production and use in modulating arginine metabolism to treat biological conditions. The biological condition is preferably one associated with dysregulated arginine metabolism and/or abnormal endogenous levels of substances resulting from or involved in arginine metabolism. The subject invention provides compositions that modulate levels of arginine or levels of substances that are derived from arginine in vivo via pre-selected signal transduction/metabolic pathways. In one embodiment, compositions comprising arginine and a glycoside are provided. The compositions and methods of the invention are able to select and prompt a particular metabolic pathway in which the arginine is to be used as a substrate.

Abstract: Frozen confections having a combination of ingredients that provide outstanding organoleptic properties while at the same time ensuring a low glycemic product for consumption. In one aspect, the invention provides a frozen confection that comprises a natural nutritive sweetener, wherein the sweetener comprises kiwi, at least one glycoside, and at least one carbohydrate. The subject frozen confection is particularly advantageous because it does not significantly stimulate lipoprotein lipase (LPL), the fat storing enzyme. Moreover, the subject frozen confections are pleasing in taste, mouth-feel, and other organoleptic qualities without the use of artificial sweeteners or sucrose or high glycemic sugar.

Abstract: The subject invention provides natural low glycemic sweeteners that are palatable and do not contain high glycemic, insulin-stimulating ingredients. In one embodiment, the subject invention provides a novel nutritive-sweetener/carbohydrate comprising kiwi fruit, a glycoside and a carbohydrate. Preferably, the glycoside is a fruit glycoside and the carbohydrate is fructose. In another embodiment, the subject invention provides a novel sweetener/carbohydrate composition comprising caffeine, chromium, and TRUTINA DULCEM. The sweetener/carbohydrate compositions of the subject invention are acceptable for use by persons desiring to avoid high glycemic, insulin-stimulating sugars and sweeteners. More specifically, these compositions are acceptable for use by diabetics and hypoglycemics.

Abstract: The subject invention provides natural low glycemic sweeteners that are palatable and do not contain high glycemic, insulin-stimulating ingredients. In one embodiment, the subject invention provides a novel nutritive-sweetener/carbohydrate comprising kiwi fruit, a glycoside and a carbohydrate. Preferably, the glycoside is a fruit glycoside and the carbohydrate is fructose. In another embodiment, the subject invention provides a novel sweetener/carbohydrate composition comprising caffeine, chromium, and TRUTINA DULCEM. The sweetener/carbohydrate compositions of the subject invention are acceptable for use by persons desiring to avoid high glycemic, insulin-stimulating sugars and sweeteners. More specifically, these compositions are acceptable for use by diabetics and hypoglycemics.

Abstract: A composition for stimulating muscle growth, comprising an effective amount of L-arginine or a salt thereof, a pH control agent for controlling the pH at less than 7 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A method of using the composition to achieve muscle growth or an immune response is also described.

Abstract: A composition for stimulating muscle growth, comprising an effective amount of L-arginine or a salt thereof, a pH control agent for controlling the pH at less than 7 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A method of using the composition to achieve muscle growth or an immune response is also described.