Abstract: An intra-oral, nanoemulsion assists in balancing the histamine response in subjects when orally administered. The intra-oral, nanoemulsion includes at least one monolayer surfactant bound particle and a continuous phase. The monolayer surfactant bound particles are carried by the continuous phase. A method of making and of administering the nanoemulsion to balance the histamine response in subjects also is described. The nanoemulsion is ingestible and edible.

Abstract: Microemulsions are described where hydrophobic liquid droplets are distributed in a continuous hydrophilic liquid phase. In relation to conventional oil-in-water (OIW) microemulsions, the described microemulsions may be thought of as modified oil-in-water (MOIW) microemulsions, where both the “oil” and “water” phases of the microemulsion are modified. The oil phase droplets of the MOIW microemulsion are modified with alcohol and can solubilize alcohol-soluble species, including nonderivatized hormones. More preferably, the modified oil phase droplets of the MOIW microemulsion directly solubilize nonderivatized hormones. The oil phase droplets of the MOIW microemulsion include DHEA, pregnenolone, and a polyphenol, where a ratio of DHEA to polyphenol is from 1:1 to 12:1 by weight. Methods of supporting and/or increasing bloodstream hormone levels in perimenopausal and postmenopausal females and improving menopausal symptoms also are disclosed.

Abstract: Microemulsions are described where hydrophobic liquid droplets are distributed in a continuous hydrophilic liquid phase. The described microemulsions may be thought of as modified oil-in-water (MOIW) microemulsions, where both the “oil” and “water” phases of the microemulsion are modified. The oil phase droplets of the MOIW microemulsion are modified with alcohol and can solubilize alcohol-soluble species, including nonderivatized hormones. The polar continuous “water” phase of the MOIW microemulsion is modified with a sugar or sugar alcohol.

Abstract: An aqueous, intra-oral, nanoemulsion blend is provided that enhances mitochondrial performance in mammals when orally administered. The blend includes at least two different monolayer surfactant bound particle components and at least one bilayer water-core liposome component. The blend optionally may include a micelle.

Abstract: Compositions in the form of oil-based solutions that form oil-in-water (OIW) microemulsions in the aqueous environment of the GI tract when taken orally via a hard or soft capsule are described. The resulting microemulsions that form from the oil-based solution within the GI tract can rapidly deliver oil-soluble species and alcohol-soluble species (including PEG derivative assisted alcohol-soluble species) deliverables to the bloodstream through the tissues forming the GI tract. The in situ formed microemulsions resulting from consumption of the encapsulated oil-based solutions include oil-phase microemulsion droplets of monolayer surfactant bound particles suspended in the aqueous continuous phase of the GI tract. The oil-based solutions also may in situ form water-core liposomes suspended in the aqueous continuous phase of the GI tract.

Abstract: An intra-oral, nanoemulsion blend is provided that enhances liver and toxin excretion performance in mammals when orally administered. A solid powder toxin binding composition also is provided that may be used to irreversibly bind the toxins reaching the bowel so that once the toxins are excreted into the bowel, they may not be reabsorbed, and are thus eliminated. A method of administering the nanoemulsion blend and the toxin binding composition to enhance toxin excretion also is described. The nanoemulsion blend is ingestible and edible.

Abstract: Microemulsion beverages are described where hydrophobic liquid droplets are distributed in a continuous hydrophilic liquid phase. The described microemulsion beverages may be thought of as modified oil-in-water (MOIHW) microemulsions, where both the “oil” and “water” phases of the microemulsion are modified. The oil phase droplets of the MOIHW microemulsion are modified with alcohol and can solubilize oil-soluble species, including cannabis extracts. The polar continuous “water” phase of the MOIHW microemulsion is modified with a sugar or sugar alcohol.

Abstract: Microemulsions are described where hydrophobic liquid droplets are distributed in a continuous hydrophilic liquid phase. The described microemulsions may be thought of as modified oil-in-water (MOIW) microemulsions, where both the “oil” and “water” phases of the microemulsion are modified. The oil phase droplets of the MOIW microemulsion are modified with alcohol and can solubilize alcohol-soluble species, including nonderivatized hormones. The polar continuous “water” phase of the MOIW microemulsion is modified with a sugar or sugar alcohol.

Abstract: Microemulsions are described where hydrophobic liquid droplets are distributed in a continuous hydrophilic liquid phase. The described microemulsions may be thought of as modified oil-in-water (MOIW) microemulsions, where both the “oil” and “water” phases of the microemulsion are modified. The oil phase droplets of the MOIW microemulsion are modified with alcohol and can solubilize oil-soluble species, including cannabis extracts and terpenes. The polar continuous “water” phase of the MOIW microemulsion is modified with a sugar or sugar alcohol.

Abstract: An aqueous, intra-oral, nanoemulsion blend is provided that enhances mitochondrial performance in mammals when orally administered. The blend includes at least two different monolayer surfactant bound particle components and at least one bilayer water-core liposome component. The blend optionally may include a micelle.

Abstract: An aqueous, intra-oral, transparent nanoemulsion blend in the form of a stable dispersion delivers both oil- and water-soluble components of a vitamin supplement in the desired concentrations to the cells of a mammal when orally administered. The transparent nanoemulsion blend includes at least two different bilayer water-core liposome components and at least one monolayer surfactant bound particle component. The transparent nanoemulsion blend optionally may include a micelle formed from phosphatidylcholine (PC).

Abstract: An intra-oral, nanoemulsion blend is provided that enhances liver and toxin excretion performance in mammals when orally administered. A solid powder toxin binding composition also is provided that may be used to irreversibly bind the toxins reaching the bowel so that once the toxins are excreted into the bowel, they may not be reabsorbed, and are thus eliminated. A method of administering the nanoemulsion blend and the toxin binding composition to enhance toxin excretion also is described. The nanoemulsion blend is ingestible and edible.

Abstract: An aqueous, intra-oral, transparent nanoemulsion blend in the form of a stable dispersion is provided that delivers both oil- and water-soluble components of a vitamin supplement in the desired concentrations to the cells of a mammal when orally administered. The transparent nanoemulsion blend includes at least two different bilayer water-core liposome components and at least one monolayer surfactant bound particle component. The transparent nanoemulsion blend optionally may include a micelle formed from phosphatidylcholine (PC).

Abstract: Methods of analyzing mercury containing samples for inorganic and organomercurial complexes are disclosed. The methods are highly sensitive and are especially suited to samples containing significant amounts of organic matter. Kits and devices for mercury analysis are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of analyzing mercury containing samples for inorganic and organomercurial complexes are disclosed. The methods are highly sensitive and are especially suited to samples containing significant amounts of organic matter. Kits and devices for mercury analysis are also disclosed.