Abstract: A nutritional supplement is provided comprising alpha-lipoic acid and curcumin. The nutritional supplement may be used for reducing weight or reducing weight gain, for reducing fat or reducing fat gain, for reducing loss in lean mass or maintaining lean mass, or for reducing loss of appetite or for maintaining appetite.

Abstract: The present invention provides chromium compounds, specifically chromium dinicocysteinate, which possess the ability to improve insulin sensitization, glucose tolerance, bioavailability, efficacy, and safety, and methods for their use.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement is provided comprising alpha-lipoic acid and curcumin. The nutritional supplement may be used for reducing weight or reducing weight gain, for reducing fat or reducing fat gain, for reducing loss in lean mass or maintaining lean mass, or for reducing loss of appetite or for maintaining appetite.

Abstract: The present invention provides chromium compounds, specifically chromium dinicocysteinate, which possess the ability to improve insulin sensitization, glucose tolerance, bioavailability, efficacy, and safety, and methods for their use.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement is provided comprising alpha-lipoic acid and curcumin. The nutritional supplement may be used for reducing weight or reducing weight gain, for reducing fat or reducing fat gain, for reducing loss in lean mass or maintaining lean mass, or for reducing loss of appetite or for maintaining appetite.

Abstract: The present invention provides chromium compounds, specifically chromium dinicocysteinate, which possess the ability to improve insulin sensitization, glucose tolerance, bioavailability, efficacy, and safety, and methods for their use.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement is provided comprising alpha-lipoic acid and curcumin. The nutritional supplement may be used for reducing weight or reducing weight gain, for reducing fat or reducing fat gain, for reducing loss in lean mass or maintaining lean mass, or for reducing loss of appetite or for maintaining appetite.

Abstract: A composition comprising caffeine, L-theanine, and Coleus forskohlii is provided. The composition is useful in methods for increasing perceived energy, cognitive focus, and thermogenesis. The method is also useful for aiding in weight loss or weight maintenance and may be particularly useful for improving exercise performance.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, a nutraceutical formula comprising a combination of chromium, zinc, berry extract, Polygonum cuspidatum extract, aloe vera, chlorophyll and L-arginine combined synergistically to reduce inflammation in mammals suffering from diabetes. In another embodiment of the present invention, a nutraceutical formula comprising a of zinc, chromium, berry extract, Polygonum cuspidatum extract, aloe vera, chlorophyll and L-arginine combined synergistically to enhance wound healing in mammals suffering from diabetes. In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, a nutraceutical formula comprising a of zinc, chromium, berry extract, Polygonum cuspidatum extractive, aloe vera, chlorophyll and L-arginine combined synergistically to reduce inflammation in mammals not suffering from diabetes.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, a nutraceutical formula comprising a combination of two or more substances from the group: berry extract, chromium, zinc, trans-resveratrol, l-arginine, chlorophyll, vitamin C and aloe vera combined synergistically to reduce inflammation in mammals suffering from diabetes. In another embodiment of the present invention, a nutraceutical formula comprising a combination of two or more substances from the group: berry extract, chromium, zinc, fr-??s-resveratrol, l-arginine, chlorophyll, vitamin C and aloe vera combined synergistically to enhance wound healing in mammals suffering from diabetes. In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, a nutraceutical formula comprising a combination of two or more substances from the group: berry extract, chromium, zinc, trans-resveratrol, l-arginine, chlorophyll, vitamin C and aloe vera combined synergistically to reduce inflammation in mammals not suffering from diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention provides chromium compounds, specifically chromium dinicocysteinate, which possess the ability to improve insulin sensitization, glucose tolerance, bioavailability, efficacy, and safety, and methods for their use.

Abstract: A method for increasing serotonin levels in a person includes identifying a person having a deficient serotonin level and administering to the person a composition incorporating hydroxycitric acid, preferably in the form of an extract of Garcinia cambogia, in an amount sufficient to increase the person's serotonin levels. The method also can incorporate administering chromium, preferably in the form of oxygen-coordinated, niacin-bound chromium, and gymnemic acid, preferably in the form of an extract of Gymnema sylvestre, to synergistically work to further increase serotonin levels in the person.

Abstract: Methods for promoting healthy body weight and improving a variety of related physiological factors, including serum serotonin levels, serum leptin levels, fat oxidation, cholesterol levels, and body mass index, in persons or other mammals, include administering to those persons or other mammals effective amounts of hydroxycitric acid or a combination of hydroxycitric acid, chromium and gymnemic acid, which work synergistically to further to promote healthy body weight and improve these physiological factors.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, a nutraceutical formula comprising a combination of chromium, zinc, berry extract, Polygonum cuspidatum extract, aloe vera, chlorophyll and L-arginine combined synergistically to reduce inflammation in mammals suffering from diabetes. In another embodiment of the present invention, a nutraceutical formula comprising a of zinc, chromium, berry extract, Polygonum cuspidatum extract, aloe vera, chlorophyll and L-arginine combined synergistically to enhance wound healing in mammals suffering from diabetes. In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, a nutraceutical formula comprising a of zinc, chromium, berry extract, Polygonum cuspidatum extractive, aloe vera, chlorophyll and L-arginine combined synergistically to reduce inflammation in mammals not suffering from diabetes.

Abstract: A method for preventing and or reducing the symptoms of insulin resistance and a related syndrome in persons comprises identifying persons having or at risk for having such symptoms, and administering to them an effective amount of a composition comprising niacin-bound chromium that prevents or reduces the symptoms. Compositions incorporating niacin-bound chromium and additional compounds also are disclosed that are particularly effective in synergistically preventing or reducing these symptoms.

Abstract: A method for preventing and or reducing the symptoms of insulin resistance and a related syndrome in persons comprises identifying persons having or at risk for having such symptoms, and administering to them an effective amount of a composition comprising niacin-bound chromium that prevents or reduces the symptoms. Compositions incorporating niacin-bound chromium and additional compounds also are disclosed that are particularly effective in synergistically preventing or reducing these symptoms.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods related to enhancing energy levels in an individual. The invention also provides methods for reducing the effects of stress in an individual. Certain embodiments of this invention include a composition comprising niacin bound chromium, D-ribose, a withanolide and an amine selected from the group consisting of phenylalanine, ceffeine, taurine and gltaumine for enhancing energy levels and/or reducing stress in an individual.

Abstract: Composition and methods for increasing neurotransmitter levels of dopamine and serotonin in a subject through administration of (?)-hydroxycitric acid.

Abstract: A method for preventing and or reducing the symptoms of insulin resistance and a related syndrome in persons comprises identifying persons having or at risk for having such symptoms, and administering to them an effective amount of a composition comprising chromium bound niacin that prevents or reduces the symptoms. Compositions incorporating chromium bound niacin and additional compounds also are disclosed that are particularly effective in preventing or reducing these symptoms.

Abstract: A method for preventing and or reducing the symptoms of insulin resistance and a related syndrome in persons comprises identifying persons having or at risk for having such symptoms, and administering to them an effective amount of a composition comprising niacin-bound chromium that prevents or reduces the symptoms. Compositions incorporating niacin-bound chromium and additional compounds also are disclosed that are particularly effective in synergistically preventing or reducing these symptoms.