Abstract: Oxidative stress is implicated in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, and has been extensively studied as a potential target for therapeutic intervention. The present disclosure discloses a method for reducing free radicals in a mammal, the method comprises administering a composition containing an effective amount of Baillonella toxisperma extract to a mammal to reduce free radicals in the mammal. Specifically, the present disclosure demonstrates how extracts and flavonoids fractions of Baillonella toxisperma provide antioxidant and neuroprotective benefits and prevent oxidative stress in mammals.

Abstract: Methods and compositions using plants from the Irvingiaceae family to reduce body weight in a mammal. Methods and compositions using the Irvingia gabonensis plant to reduce lipid levels, BMI and body weight, blood pressure, triglyceride levels, total amount of fat stored in the body, cholesterol levels, salivary and pancreatic alpha-amylase activity and pancreatic lipase activity, LDL cholesterol, to increase HDL cholesterol, to control blood glucose and to prevent or reduce the effects of insulin resistance, diabetes, and heart disease.

Abstract: Methods and compositions using plants from the Irvingiaceae family to reduce body weight in a mammal. Methods and compositions using the Irvingia gabonensis plant to reduce lipid levels, BMI and body weight, blood pressure, triglyceride levels, total amount of fat stored in the body, cholesterol levels, salivary and pancreatic alpha-amylase activity and pancreatic lipase activity, LDL cholesterol, to increase HDL cholesterol, to control blood glucose and to prevent or reduce the effects of insulin resistance, diabetes, and heart disease.

Abstract: Methods using plants from the Irvingiaceae plant genus to reduce weight in a mammal and provide numerous other health related benefits. In one embodiment, a method for reducing weight is provided. The method includes administering a composition containing an effective amount of ground up seeds of Irvingia gabonensis to a mammal to reduce weight in the mammal.

Abstract: Methods and composition using plants from the Irvingiaceae family to reduce or prevent one or more symptoms of Syndrome X in a mammal and provide numerous other health related benefits. Methods and compositions using the Irvinga gabonensis plant to reduce lipid levels, BMI and body weight, blood pressure, triglyceride levels, total amount of stored in the body, cholesterol levels, salivary and pancreatic alpha-amylase activity and pancreatic lipase activity, LDL cholesterol, to increase HDL cholesterol, to control blood glucose and to prevent or reduce the effects of insulin resistance, diabetes, and heart disease.

Abstract: A composition comprising extract of one or more plants of one or more of the following plant families: Cissus, Vernonia and Brillantasia. Such compositions have beneficial activity principally in controlling weight gain and obesity, especially in conjunction with chitosan or a chitosan derivative and an antioxidant such as vitamin C.

Abstract: A composition comprising extract of one or more plants of one or more of the following plant families: Cissus, Vermonia and Brillantasia. Such compositions have beneficial activity principally in controlling light gain and obesity, especially in conjunction with chitosan or a chitosan derivative and an antioxidant such as vitamin C.

Abstract: A composition comprising extract of one or more plants of one or more of the following plant families: Cissus, Vernonia and Brillantasia. Such compositions have benefical activity principally in controlling weight gain and obesity, especially in conjunction with chitosan or a chitosan derivative and an antioxidant such as vitamin C.

Abstract: Methods and composition using plants from the Irvingiaceae family to reduce or prevent one or more symptoms of Syndrome X in a mammal and provide numerous other health related benefits. Methods and compositions using the Irvinga gabonensis plant to reduce lipid levels, BMI and body weight, blood pressure, triglyceride levels, total amount of stored in the body, cholesterol levels, salivary and pancreatic alpha-amylase activity and pancreatic lipase activity, LDL cholesterol, to increase HDL cholesterol, to control blood glucose and to prevent or reduce the effects of insulin resistance, diabetes, and heart disease.

Abstract: A composition comprising extract of one or more plants of one or more of the following plant families. Cissus, Vernonia and Brillantasia. Such compositions have beneficial activity principlally in controlling weight gain and obesity, especially in conjunction with chitosan or a chilosan derivative and an antioxidant such as vitamin C.

Abstract: Methods and compositions using plants from the Irvingiaceaes family to reduce or prevent one or more symptoms of Syndrome X in a mammal and provide numerous other health related benefits. Methods and compositions using the Irvinga gabonensis plant to reduce lipid levels, BMI and body weight, blood pressure, triglyceride levels, total amount of fat stored in the body, cholesterol levels, salivary and pancreatic alpha-amylase activity and pancreatic lipase activity, LDL cholesterol, to increase HDL cholesterol, to control blood glucose and to prevent or reduce the effects of insulin resistance, diabetes, and heart disease.