Abstract: A nutritional supplement for improving vision in a human is disclosed where the supplement contains bilberry fruit extract, lutein, zeaxanthin, beta carotene, and an omega-3. A nutritional supplement for improving vision in a human is disclosed where the supplement contains bilberry fruit extract, lutein, zeaxanthin, beta carotene, an omega-3, black currant extract, zinc, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. A method for treating vision impairment is disclosed, the method of administering to a patient in need a nutritional supplement that contains a therapeutic amount of bilberry fruit extract, lutein, zeaxanthin, beta carotene, and an omega-3.

Abstract: A composition for affecting one or more of influenza, inflammation, and immune system function, said composition comprising an extract prepared from Radix isatidis and an extract prepared from Flos Lonicerae. In alternative embodiments, the composition further comprises one or more of an extract prepared from Poria cocos(Schw.) Wolf and an extract prepared from Herba houttuyniae. Method for treating one or more of influenza, inflammation by administering a patient a therapeutically effective amount of the above composition.

Abstract: Soft gel capsules are formed from an outer gelatin-containing shell and a filling. The filling includes a probiotic and a dessicant.

Abstract: A composition for affecting physiological sleep disorders comprising a therapeutically effective amount of Baiziren extract or any of its derivatives, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The composition may additionally comprise a therapeutically effective amount of at least one of a Suanzaoren extract and a Yuanzhi extract, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A composition for affecting one or more of influenza, inflammation, and immune system function, said composition comprising an extract prepared from Radix isatidis and an extract prepared from Flos Lonicerae. In alternative embodiments, the composition further comprises one or more of an extract prepared from Poria cocos(Schw.) Wolf and an extract prepared from Herba houttuyniae. Method for treating one or more of influenza, inflammation by administering a patient a therapeutically effective amount of the above composition.

Abstract: A composition for affecting physiological sleep disorders comprising a therapeutically effective amount of Baiziren extract or any of its derivatives, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The composition may additionally comprise a therapeutically effective amount of at least one of a Suanzaoren extract and a Yuanzhi extract, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A chewable softgel capsule configured for encasing orally ingestible articles. The chewable soft capsule is provided with an outer shell composition which comprises at least one gelatin in a range of 20% to 60% of the total weight of the shell composition, at least one plasticizer in an amount selected to render flexible the outer shell composition, an anti-tacking agent in an amount selected to render the outer shell composition non-sticky, and water. In one embodiment the chewable soft capsule further comprises at least one starch in a range of 0.1% to 35% of the total weight of the shell composition. The chewable softgel capsule is suitable for encasing therein medicines, pharmaceutical compositions, nutraceuticals, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and the like.

Abstract: A chewable softgel capsule configured for encasing orally ingestible articles. The chewable soft capsule is provided with an outer shell composition which comprises at least one gelatin in a range of 20% to 60% of the total weight of the shell composition, at least one plasticizer in an amount selected to render flexible the outer shell composition, an anti-tacking agent in an amount selected to render the outer shell composition non-sticky, and water. In one embodiment the chewable soft capsule further comprises at least one starch in a range of 0.1% to 35% of the total weight of the shell composition. The chewable softgel capsule is suitable for encasing therein medicines, pharmaceutical compositions, nutraceuticals, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and the like.

Abstract: A chewable softgel capsule configured for encasing orally ingestible articles. The chewable soft capsule is provided with an outer shell composition which comprises at least one gelatin in a range of 20% to 60% of the total weight of the shell composition, at least one plasticizer in an amount selected to render flexible the outer shell composition, an anti-tacking agent in an amount selected to render the outer shell composition non-sticky, and water. In one embodiment the chewable soft capsule further comprises at least one starch in a range of 0.1% to 35% of the total weight of the shell composition. The chewable softgel capsule is suitable for encasing therein medicines, pharmaceutical compositions, nutraceuticals, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and the like.

Abstract: A dry suspendible enteric coating composition for suspension in water and then encasing orally ingestible articles. The dry suspendible enteric coating composition comprises a pH-dependent polymer selected from a group containing alginates and alginic acids, a pH-independent water insoluble polymer selected from the group comprising ethylcellulose and ethylcellulose-containing compositions, and a plasticizer selected from the group containing triethyl citrate, glycerin, propylene glycol, triacetin, acetylated monoglycerides, dibutyl sebacate, polyethylene glycols, sorbitals, middle chain triglycerides and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A dry suspendible enteric coating composition for suspension in water and then encasing orally ingestible articles. The dry suspendible enteric coating composition comprises a pH-dependent polymer selected from a group containing alginates and alginic acids, a pH-independent water insoluble polymer selected from the group comprising ethylcellulose and ethylcellulose-containing compositions, and a plasticizer selected from the group containing triethyl citrate, glycerin, propylene glycol, triacetin, acetylated monoglycerides, dibutyl sebacate, polyethylene glycols, sorbitals, middle chain triglycerides and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A suspendible enteric coating composition for encasing orally ingestible articles wherein the enteric coating composition comprises a pH-dependent polymer selected from a group containing alginates and alginic acids, a pH-independent water insoluble polymer selected from the group comprising ethylcellulose and ethylcellulose-containing compositions, and a plasticizer selected from the group containing triethyl citrate, glycerin, propylene glycol, triacetin, acetylated monoglycerides, dibutyl sebacate, polyethylene glycols, sorbitals, middle chain triglycerides and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A suspendible enteric coating composition for encasing orally ingestible articles wherein the enteric coating composition comprises a pH-dependent polymer selected from a group containing alginates and alginic acids, a pH-independent water insoluble polymer selected from the group comprising ethylcellulose and ethylcellulose-containing compositions, and a plasticizer selected from the group containing triethyl citrate, glycerin, propylene glycol, triacetin, acetylated monoglycerides, dibutyl sebacate, polyethylene glycols, sorbitals, middle chain triglycerides and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A two-stage method of preparing essentially pure amino acid chelates, wherein the first stage comprises contacting a metal ion from a metal oxide or hydroxide with an amino acid thereby producing a metal hydroxyl amino acetate. The second stage comprises contacting the metal hydroxyl amino acetate from the first stage, with at least one amino-containing compound provided in excess thereby producing a reaction solution containing an amino acid chelate reaction product comprising a metal ion bound to a plurality of amino acid ligands wherein the plurality of amino acid ligands is equal to the coordination number of the metal ion, and then separating the amino acid chelate from the reaction solution. The second stage may include a plurality of steps for sequentially reacting the reaction product with a plurality of amino-containing compounds. The amino acid chelates thus produced can be incorporated into compositions comprising beverages, foodstuffs, nutraceuticals and pharmaceutical adjuvants.