Abstract: A detoxification system can include an effective amount of a probiotic component and a fiber component in combination with a circulation enhancing component, a high-protein meal replacement component, or both. The detoxification system increases urinary heavy metal excretion, decreases a fecal zonulin level, decreases a fecal calprotectin level, decreases a serum lipopolysaccharide binding protein (LBP) level, increases at least one of a salivary nitrite level and a serum arginine level, or a combination thereof in a subject as compared to a baseline level prior to administration of the detoxification system in an effective dosing regimen.

Abstract: A weight loss system is presented herein. In one embodiment, the weight loss system that accelerates weight loss in a subject eating a caloric restricted diet with a minimum daily protein intake of about 3 oz. and engaging in daily physical activity equivalent to about 5,000 steps per day is presented. The weight loss system can comprise an effective amount of: an antimicrobial component that includes berberine, cinnamon and curcumin; fish oil; a probiotic component that includes Lactobacillus spp., Bifidobacterium spp., and Streptococcus spp.; an antioxidant, phytochemical component that includes apple extract, grape extract, green tea extract, and olive extract; and a vitamin component that includes vitamins A, B, C, D, and E. The weight loss system can stimulate a weight loss of at least 3% more than if not administered to the subject. Further presented herein is a method of facilitating weight loss in a subject and a method of improving the health of a subject participating in a weight loss program.

Abstract: A detoxification system can include an effective amount of a probiotic component and a fiber component in combination with a circulation enhancing component, a high-protein meal replacement component, or both. The detoxification system increases urinary heavy metal excretion, decreases a fecal zonulin level, decreases a fecal calprotectin level, decreases a serum lipopolysaccharide binding protein (LBP) level, increases at least one of a salivary nitrite level and a serum arginine level, or a combination thereof in a subject as compared to a baseline level prior to administration of the detoxification system in an effective dosing regimen.

Abstract: Filter elements for gaseous fluid (e.g., air) filtration for wafer processing systems. The filter elements have a pleat ratio of no greater than 7, where the pleat ratio is the number of pleats per mean diameter of the filter. By having a pleat ratio no greater than 7, and in some implementations also greater than 5, the filter is optimized for wafer processing systems and methods. This pleat ratio optimizes the spacing between pleats, thus balancing filtration media area against effective area, such as what might be lost due to contaminant bridging.

Abstract: A weight loss system is presented herein. In one embodiment, the weight loss system that accelerates weight loss in a subject eating a caloric restricted diet with a minimum daily protein intake of about 3 oz. and engaging in daily physical activity equivalent to about 5,000 steps per day is presented. The weight loss system can comprise an effective amount of: an antimicrobial component that includes berberine, cinnamon and curcumin; fish oil; a probiotic component that includes Lactobacillus spp., Bifidobacterium spp., and Streptococcus spp.; an antioxidant, phytochemical component that includes apple extract, grape extract, green tea extract, and olive extract; and a vitamin component that includes vitamins A, B, C, D, and E. The weight loss system can stimulate a weight loss of at least 3% more than if not administered to the subject. Further presented herein is a method of facilitating weight loss in a subject and a method of improving the health of a subject participating in a weight loss program.

Abstract: Filter elements for gaseous fluid (e.g., air) filtration for wafer processing systems. The filter elements have a pleat ratio of no greater than 7, where the pleat ratio is the number of pleats per mean diameter of the filter. By having a pleat ratio no greater than 7, and in some implementations also greater than 5, the filter is optimized for wafer processing systems and methods. This pleat ratio optimizes the spacing between pleats, thus balancing filtration media area against effective area, such as what might be lost due to contaminant bridging.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing cardiovascular risk utilizing substituted 1,3-cyclopentadione compounds are described.