Abstract: This invention is directed to the use of a protein hydrolysate, and in particular an egg lysozyme hydrolysate to assist an animal, including a human in overcoming an addition, or by breaking an unwanted habit.

Abstract: Trp-containing peptides, preferably from hen's egg hydrolysate can increase the Cys levels in blood serum. This results in increased keratin production, and enhances growth, appearance, and/or volume in keratin-containing tissue including skin, hair, and/or nails.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions comprising steviol. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25-OH D3) to increase or maintain or alternatively, to lessen the decrease of the cognitive element known as executive functioning in healthy individuals. Optionally, 25-OH D3 may be administered in combination with Vitamin D or other ingredients.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the use of a protein hydrolysate, and in particular an egg lysozyme hydrolysate to assist an animal, including a human in overcoming an addition, or by breaking an unwanted habit.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of increasing a feeling of a) energy or b) cognitive functions, selected from the group consisting of: sustained attention, faster reaction times, and information processing; or c) quality of sleep; or d) feelings of well-being and happiness in a healthy adult using a dosage form comprising a low dose of a Trp-containing di- and/or tri-peptide mixture characterized in that the peptide composition is an egg iysozyme hydroiysate with a Trp/L!MAA ratio greater than 0.15 and which provides IQ-to 100 mg Trp per dose. This dosage form can be administered acutely or can be administered multiple times per day for an extended period of time.

Abstract: Trp-containing peptides, preferably from hen's egg hydrolysate can increase the Cys levels in blood serum. This results in increased keratin production, and enhances growth, appearance, and/or volume in keratin-containing tissue including skin, hair, and/or nails.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25-OH D3) to increase or maintain or alternatively, to lessen the decrease of the cognitive element known as executive functioning in healthy individuals. Optionally, 25-OH D3 may be administered in combination with Vitamin D or other ingredients.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of increasing a feeling of a) energy or b) cognitive functions, selected from the group consisting of: sustained attention, faster reaction times, and information processing; or c) quality of sleep; or d) feelings of well-being and happiness in a healthy adult using a dosage form comprising a low dose of a Trp-containing di- and/or tri-peptide mixture characterized in that the peptide composition is an egg iysozyme hydroiysate with a Trp/L!MAA ratio greater than 0.15 and which provides IQ-to 100 mg Trp per dose. This dosage form can be administered acutely or can be administered multiple times per day for an extended period of time.

Abstract: Methods of enhancing the appearance of a mammal's hair/fur are provided by the administration of an oral nutraceutical or food composition comprising steviol or a steviol precursor, without chromene, for a time sufficient and in an amount effective to enhance the overall appearance of the mammal's hair/fur. The enhancement of the appearance of the mammal's hair/fur includes restoring hair/fur color, lessening hair loss, increasing the thickness of hair, counteracting age-associated hair thinning, and delaying the onset or severity of age-associated hair loss and thinning. A nutraceutical or food which includes steviol or a steviol precursor in an amount sufficient to enhance the overall appearance of a mammal's hair/fur is also provided.

Abstract: Accordingly this invention relates to a method of increasing a feeling of energy in a healthy adult comprising administering a dosage form comprising a low dose of a Trp-containing di- and/or tri-peptide mixture characterized in that the peptide composition is an egg lysozyme hydrolysate with a Trp/LNAA ratio greater than 0.15 and which provides 30- to 50 mg Trp per dose. This dosage form should be administered multiple times per day for an extended period of time, such that the person receives 60-200 mg Trp per day.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of an oral composition comprising Stevia extract, steviol precursors, or steviol which enhances the appearance of hair. It further relates methods of improving the appearance of hair by oral administration of an effective amount of Stevia extract, steviol precursors or steviol.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the use of a protein hydrolysate, and in particular an egg lysozyme hydrolysate to assist an animal, including a human in overcoming an addition, or by breaking an unwanted habit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of steviol and/or isosteviol, or a salt, ester, a diester, or an ether thereof as depicted in formula (I), formula (I): R1 wherein R1 is hydrogen (H) or a saturated, straight or branched C1-C8 alkyl group non substituted or substituted with up to 3 hydroxyl-, alkoxy-, amino-, alkylamino- or dialkylamino-groups, R2 is independently a saturated, straight or branched C1-C8 alkyl group, —O—C1-C8 alkyl group, —OH group, a —O—C(O)—C1-C8 alkyl, or, —COO(C1-C8 alkyl) group, R3 is independently CH2, O, or CH—(C1-C7 alkyl), wherein the enhancement of the appearance of hair is selected from the group consisting of: restoring hair color and delaying the onset of greyness in hair, lessening hair loss, restoring hair growth after the onset of baldness has occurred, increasing the thickness of hair, counteracting age-associated hair thinning, preventing premature hair loss, or delaying the onset or severity of age-associated hair loss and thinning, maintaining of the natural hair col

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Nigella sp. extracts and their volatile components for the treatment of symptoms connected to impaired neurotransmission in animals including humans as well as to dietary supplements, food and feed or nutraceutical compositions containing such extracts or their volatile components.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of enhancing an aspect of memory in a healthy individual, wherein the aspect of memory is selected from the group consisting of: associative memory, spatial memory and memory under stress comprising: administering a composition consisting of: a) an effective amount of either lutein or the combination of lutein and zeaxanthin; and b) an appropriate carrier; and observing the enhanced associative memory, spatial memory or memory under stress.

Abstract: The present invention refers to carnosol and rosmanol for use (as medicament) in the treatment of a disorder connected to reduced neurotransmission, cognitive dysfunction and/or symptoms caused by headache and/or migraine, as well as to dietary and pharmaceutical compositions and their uses.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of an oral composition comprising Stevia extract, steviol precursors, or steviol which enhances the appearance of hair. It further relates methods of improving the appearance of hair by oral administration of an effective amount of Stevia extract, steviol precursors or steviol.

Abstract: Oregano extract can act as a stimulant, yet it does not interfere with sleep patterns or induce nervousness the way many stimulants such as caffeine can. It also has the benefits of promoting improved vigilance, improving attention and ability to focus on a task, and improving general alertness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel nutraceutical composition containing Zanthoxlyum bungeanum whole-fruit extract as active ingredient. The term “nutraceutical” as used herein denotes usefulness in nutritional, pharmaceutical and veterinary fields of application. The compositions are useful for improvement of cognitive functions, such as learning, memory and alertness, psychotic stability and maintenance.