Abstract: A method for elevating naturally recirculating dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) levels in a human subject, the method including generating a green coffee extract containing at least 20% chlorogenic acids by dry weight, generating a composition which includes the green coffee extract and is administrable to a human subject, and administering a therapeutically effective amount of the composition to the human subject, thereby elevating naturally recirculating DHEA levels.

Abstract: A process for extracting antioxidants from a plant, including contacting a plant material from a guayusa plant for a first time with a solvent, thereby obtaining a first slurry, filtering said first slurry, thereby obtaining a first extract, contacting said plant material for a second time with said solvent, thereby obtaining a second slurry, filtering said second slurry, thereby obtaining a second extract, combining said first extract and said second extract, thereby generating an third extract containing at least antioxidants, xanthines, and amino acids, and substantially drying said third extract.

Abstract: A process for extracting antioxidants from a plant, including contacting a plant material from a guayusa plant for a first time with a solvent, thereby obtaining a first slurry, filtering said first slurry, thereby obtaining a first extract, contacting said plant material for a second time with said solvent, thereby obtaining a second slurry, filtering said second slurry, thereby obtaining a second extract, combining said first extract and said second extract, thereby generating an third extract containing at least antioxidants, xanthines, and amino acids, and substantially drying said third extract.

Abstract: Methods to modulate/reduce cortisol levels in humans are described. Compositions comprising therapeutically effective amount green coffee bean extract, the green coffee extract containing at least 20% chlorogenic acids by dry weight, are administered to human subjects to reduce levels.

Abstract: An improved method for producing a coffee bean extract containing beneficial compounds.

Abstract: A method for preparing mineral fortified beverages and beverage concentrates involves forming a premix solution containing a highly soluble mineral salt, which is then combined with the final beverage or beverage concentrate product. This method provides beverages substantial levels of a solubilized mineral at a cost effective price without generating off flavors, tastes or mineral inter-actions currently resulting from most mineral fortification solutions.