Abstract: The invention relates to methods for modulation of the gut flora and/or for supporting immune system function in animals comprising administration of one or more sophorolipids to an animal in need thereof. Animal feed compositions comprising sophorolipids are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for modulation of the gut flora and/or for supporting immune system function in animals comprising administration of one or more sophorolipids to an animal in need thereof. Animal feed compositions comprising sophorolipids are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for modulation of the gut flora and/or for supporting immune system function in animals comprising administration of one or more sophorolipids to an animal in need thereof. Animal feed compositions comprising sophorolipids are also provided.

Abstract: The combination of curcumin and resveratrol can prevent the microglia from participating in the inflammation pathway in the brain. Thus this combination can reduce/prevent inflammation in the brain secondary to conditions such as obesity, diabetes, injury, and infection. The combination can also reduce chronic pain.

Abstract: Zanthoxylum piperitum (commonly known as Japanese pepper) seeds, including its mature seeds, contain the NMS precursor/V-methylserotonin 5-O-B-glucoside (“NMS-glucoside”) present in sufficient concentration and are metabolized with sufficient efficiency so as to provide an effective amount of NMS for use in amelioration of menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes/flushes. The Japanese pepper seeds or Japanese pepper seed extracts can also be used to enrich other sources of NMS or NMS precursors in order to provide a nutraceutical or food supplement for controlling hot flashes.

Abstract: Zanthoxylum piperitum (commonly known as Japanese pepper) seeds, including its mature seeds, contain the NMS precursor N-methylserotonin S-O-6-glucoside (“NMS-glucoside”) present in sufficient concentration and are metabolized with sufficient efficiency so as to provide an effective amount of NMS for use in amelioration of menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes/flushes. The Japanese pepper seeds or Japanese pepper seed extracts can also be used to enrich other sources of NMS or NMS precursors in order to provide a nutraceutical or food supplement for controlling hot flashes. This invention relates to the marketing of nutraceuticals and food supplements containing these ingredients. Target customers include perimenopausal women, menopausal women and post menopausal women who wish to reduce the risk of experiencing hot flashes.