Abstract: Compositions and methods for promoting or maintaining protein accretion in cells, particularly in skeletal muscle cells, by supporting heat shock protein function. The compositions comprise glutamine and additional components directed at enhancing the activity of heat shock proteins.

Abstract: A composition and method for enhancing immunity and reducing or inhibiting inflammation related innate immune system activation while affording the body of a user protection against known detrimental byproducts of immune-response is provided. The composition comprises at least a therapeutically effective amount of vitamin C and extract of Andrographis paniculata. The present invention may additionally comprise vitamin A (Retinyl palmitate), an extract of blackberry, garlic, and an extract of cranberry. A method of same is also provided.

Abstract: A nutritional composition comprising at least an effective amount of geranylgeranylacetone or derivative of geranygeranylacetone and an effective amount of glutamine or derivative of glutamine, wherein the ingredients act substantially simultaneously to increase protein synthesis and inhibit protein degradation in skeletal muscle, via enhanced expression of heat shock proteins in cells, particularly heat shock protein 72. A method of same is also provided.

Abstract: An effervescent dietary composition for enhancing the delivery of a dietary ingredient to a human comprises dissolving an effervescent containing dietary ingredient and two ingredients capable of reacting to produce effervescence in water. Once the mixture has completely dissolved the solution is immediately ingested, and an effective amount of a dietary ingredient is absorbed. Preferably, the effervescent is in the form of a tablet which contains a dietary ingredient, and a mixture of acids, and basic salts.

Abstract: The present invention describes compounds produced from a Creatinol molecule and a fatty acid molecule. The compounds being in the form of Creatinol-fatty compounds bound by an ester linkage, or mixtures thereof produced by reacting Creatinol or derivatives of Creatinol with an appropriate fatty acid in the presence of dichloromethane and an acid catalyst. The administration of such molecules provides supplemental Creatinol with enhanced bioavailability and having additional benefits conferred by the specific fatty acid.

Abstract: A method for improving sleep in an individual comprising the administration of a composition comprising melatonin, lavender flower extract and Ferula extract is provided. The composition may be in a layered solid dosage form to provide controlled and sustained release of specific ingredients.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least a therapeutically effective amount of L-carnitine fumarate, and an extract of Coleus forskohlii is provided to maintain androgen and androgen-like uptake potential in cells, via simultaneous increase in the availability of androgen receptors and improved availability of androgen and androgen-like molecules. A method of same is also provided. The present invention further comprises therapeutically effective amounts of one or more of N-acetyl L-carnitine, melatonin. ubidecarenone (coenzyme Q10), idebenone, decylubiquinone, an extract of Agaricus blazei Murill, and ginsenoside Rb1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for improving skeletal muscle protein metabolism through encouraging skeletal muscle protein synthesis, reducing skeletal muscle protein degradation, and attenuating inflammatory signaling in exercising muscle.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement comprising at least a therapeutically effective amount of green tea extract and a therapeutically effective amount of ?-butyrobetaine is provided by the present invention. The ingredients of the present nutritional supplement act substantially simultaneously to induce lipolysis, resulting in free fatty acid release, and increase the catabolism of free fatty acids via the phosphorylation of perilipins. In an additional aspect of the present invention ?-butyrobetaine ethyl ester is added to the nutritional supplement to provide further synergistic or additional benefits. Both a composition and a method are provided by the present disclosure.

Abstract: A dietary supplement comprising at least an effective amount of Cissus quadrangularis extract and an effective amount of ?-butyrobetaine. The ingredients of the present dietary supplement act substantially to facilitate a more favorable blood lipid profile, and increase the catabolism of free fatty acids via the phosphorylation of perilipins. In additional aspects of the present invention ?-butrybetaine ethyl ester is added to the dietary supplement to provide further synergistic or additional benefits. Both a composition and a method are provided by the present disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an orally administered composition comprising multiple plant extracts, which are characterized as having high ORAC values, and promote an increase in a mammal's dietary intake of antioxidant and polyphenols to a therapeutically effective amount. The ingredients of the present compositions represent a broad spectrum of polyphenols providing antioxidant activity for the purpose of improving general health and vitality by enhancing cardioprotection and immune system functions. The composition of the present invention comprises an extract of Polygonum cuspidatum and an extract of grape skin. In additional aspects of the present invention, one or more of Red wine extract, piceantannol, krill oil, pomegranate, mangosteen, apple, goji (wolfberry), and acai berry, cranberry, mulberry, bilberry, noni, and blueberry are added to the composition to further broaden the polyphenol spectrum. Both a composition and method are provided by the present invention.

Abstract: A composition and method for enhancing the immune system of an individual is provided. The present invention enhances the functioning of the immune system through increasing the production of certain cytokines, inhibiting viral adhesion and interfering in the viral replication process. The severity and duration of infections resulting from the common cold and associated viral infections are also reduced through the oral administration of the composition of the present invention. The composition of the present invention comprises at least an effective amount of an extract of wolfberry (Lycium barbarum), and an effective amount of an extract of elderberry. The present invention may additionally comprise effective amounts of one or more of an extract of blueberry, Echinacea root, and Vitamin C.

Abstract: A homeopathically designed composition comprising zinc and dilute amounts of Allium cepa and Aconite napellus for the alleviation of symptoms of a cold is provided. The composition may further comprise Antimonium crudum, Bryonia alba and Gelsemium.

Abstract: A composition and method for enhancing immunity and reducing or inhibiting inflammation related innate immune system activation while affording the body of a user protection against known detrimental byproducts of immune-response is provided. The composition comprises at least a therapeutically effective amount of vitamin C and extract of Andrographis paniculata. The present invention may additionally comprise vitamin A (Retinyl palmitate), an extract of blackberry, garlic, and an extract of cranberry. A method of same is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a homeopathically designed composition comprising effective amounts of Thussilago petasites (butterbur) and dilute amounts of Ambrosia artemisiifolia for the alleviation of symptoms of an allergy. According to various aspects, the present invention may further comprise combinations of Allium cepa, Echineacea angustifolia, Euphrasia officinalis (eyebright), Pulsatilla nigricans, Pothos foetidus, Ignatia amara (St Ignatius' bean), and Thuja occidentalis (Tree of Life) to synergistically and additionally alleviate the symptoms of an allergy.

Abstract: A multi-layered solid dosage form for oral administration for a multi-phasic controlled release of Melatonin is described. The solid dosage form is useful as a composition to promote and maintain a state of sleep in an individual.

Abstract: A method for promoting and supporting restful, quality sleep in an individual comprising the administration of a composition comprising Valerian root extract and Methylcobalamin.

Abstract: A method for promoting restful, quality sleep in an individual comprising the administration of a composition comprising Hops extract, Eclipta alba extract powder, and Nardostachys jatamansi extract.

Abstract: A method for promoting restful, quality sleep in an individual comprising the administration of a composition comprising Lemon balm extract and one or more of Mesua ferrea plant powder, a source of reserpine, Catnip powder and Jamaica dogwood for the promotion of a feeling of relaxation conducive to the induction of sleep in an individual.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and method for the simultaneous alleviation of the symptoms form both acute and chronic gastric and esophageal reflux disorder. The composition of the present invention comprises at least calcium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, or magnesium hydroxide and limonene, wherein the metal salts treat the acute case of the aforementioned disorder and the limonene is used to treat the chronic case.