Abstract: Phosphatidic acid is administered orally to increase muscle mass and strength in exercising mammals. Phosphatidic acid is administered orally to aging, bedridden or cachectic patients to improve nitrogen balance. The preferred form of phosphatidic acid for administration is phosphatidic acid-enriched lecithin. Creatine is co-administered orally to increase the muscle-building and strength effect. Other suggested additives include nutritional and herbal supplements, micronutrients and hormones.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for improving the health of humans and animals, including lowering body weight and reducing fat in a human or an animal, and for improving food quality of animals. More particularly, the present invention is a phytosterol-containing extract derived from bamboo that lowers body weight by reducing or inhibiting body weight and reducing fat. Methods of making and using such compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Phosphatidic acid, lyso-phosphatidic acid, and/or phospholipase D can be administered to exercising mammals to increase muscle mass and strength. These actives can be administered orally to aging, bedridden or cachectic patients, as well as resistance training individuals, to improve nitrogen balance. The oral administration of phosphatidic acid as well as other actives described herein was found to increase muscle hypertrophy, strength, and lean body mass, and to decrease body fat in subjects, for example, when combined with resistance training.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable salts of creatine imino sugar amides and an inorganic or organic acid endowed with enhanced nutritional and/or therapeutical efficacy in respect to their individual effects and to solid compositions containing such salts, particularly suited to oral and parenteral administration. Methods of preparation and use of these compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Compounds produced by combining imino sugars and creatine are herein disclosed. The compounds being in the form of a creatine imino sugar amides and produced by the disclosed methods; protecting the guanidine group of creatine and then activating the protected creatine with DCC and reacting it with an imino sugar, followed by removal of the guanidine protecting groups. The resulting creatine imino sugar amides have enhanced stability in solution as compared to related esters. In addition, specific benefits are conferred by the imino sugar in addition to, and separate from, the creatine substituent. Methods of preparation and use of these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Phosphatidic acid is administered orally to increase muscle mass and strength in exercising mammals. Phosphatidic acid is administered orally to aging, bedridden or cachectic patients to improve nitrogen balance. The preferred form of phosphatidic acid for administration is phosphatidic acid-enriched lecithin. Creatine is co-administered orally to increase the muscle-building and strength effect. Other suggested additives include nutritional and herbal supplements, micronutrients and hormones.

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 promoting weight loss through the mutual and simultaneously to promotion lipolysis, the expenditure of energy stored in the body as fat, the inhibition of lipolysis as well as affording the body of an individual protection from reactive oxygen species resulting from the ?-oxidation of fats. The composition comprises at least a lipolytic substance, a thermogenic substance, a substance to inhibit the reformation of triglycerides in the bodily tissues of an individual and an antioxidant.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for administering the same to humans are provided for the promotion of increasing a person's natural metabolic rate, increasing thermogenesis, increasing training intensity, increasing muscular definition, and/or decreasing water retention. Said compositions may comprise, green tea extract, anhydrous caffeine, theobroma cocao extract, oolong tea extract, white tea extract, guarana, yerba maté powder, dandelion root extract, juniper berry powder, parsley powder garcinia cambogia extract, cayenne pepper powder extract, n-acetyl-l-tyrosine, quercetin dehydrate, gynostemma pentaphyullum extract, vinpocetine and optionally thiamin, pyridoxine, picamilone, xanthinol nicotinate, garcinia cambogia extract and niacin.

Abstract: A composition for providing a method for creating and prolonging muscle pumps, providing a transducer effect for nitric oxide, increasing nutrient delivery and promoting increased vascular response in individuals. The composition of the present invention comprises citrulline, aspartic acid and creatine. In addition, the nutritional composition may also comprise L-arginine, and maritime pine (bark) extract. The nutritional composition of the present invention may also further comprise L-leucine and L-valine.

Abstract: A composition and method for promoting weight loss through the mutual and simultaneously to promotion lipolysis, the expenditure of energy stored in the body as fat, the inhibition of lipolysis as well as affording the body of an individual protection from reactive oxygen species resulting from the ?-oxidation of fats. The composition comprises at least a lipolytic substance, a thermogenic substance, a substance to inhibit the reformation of triglycerides in the bodily tissues of an individual and an antioxidant.

Abstract: Supplemental compositions, and methods for administering same to a user, are provided for promoting a restful night's sleep by speedily inducing a person to fall asleep and to maintain sleep, as well as alleviating minor aches and pains so as to further improve the quality of a person sleep. The supplemental composition may include at least an extract of Valerian Root, an extract of Willow Bark and Melatonin or a derivative thereof. The supplemental composition may be provided for consumption at least one time daily, e.g., prior to sleep.

Abstract: Supplemental compositions, and methods for administering same to a user, are provided for promoting a restful night's sleep by speedily inducing a person to fall asleep and to maintain sleep, as well as alleviating minor aches and pains so as to further improve the quality of a person sleep. The supplemental composition may include at least an extract of Valerian Root, an extract of Willow Bark and Melatonin or a derivative thereof. The supplemental composition may be provided for consumption at least one time daily, e.g., prior to sleep.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dietary supplement and method for a rapidly dissolving and disintegrating solid oral dosage form. Specifically, the present invention provides dietary supplements and methods for the delivery of dietary supplements comprising Arginine or derivatives thereof and Xanthinol Nicotinate or derivatives thereof. By way of oral administration to an individual of said solid oral dosage form, a method of rapidly increasing nitric oxide activity in an individual is also provided.

Abstract: A dietary supplement that includes a container having a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment includes an aqueous medium. The second compartment includes an ingredient that is stable when stored within the second compartment. The container is configured such that a user may selectively cause the first and second compartments to be in communication with each other such that the ingredient of the second compartment is mixed with the aqueous medium of the first compartment. The ingredient, which may be creatine or a derivative thereof, is less stable after being mixed with the aqueous medium of the first compartment.

Abstract: Methods of production for Tricreatine Hydroxycitrate are disclosed. Tricreatine hydroxycitrate can be used as supplemental dietary ingredient for the purposes of reducing adiposity, suppression of appetite, improvement of muscle and exercise performance and recovery. The salts are useful in the dietetic, food supplement and food industries.

Abstract: A dietary supplement with Creatine, Taurine and a source of Phosphate. The dietary supplement may further include one or more of Double Fermented Triticum aestivum, Dextrose, Isomalt, Trehalose, D-Mannose, Mulberry extract, Enicostemma littorale Blume, Scoparia dulcis, Tarragon extract, Andrographis paniculata, Chromium, Glutamine and Alpha Lipoic Acid. Administered in the morning or following exercise, the dietary supplement increases Creatine uptake and retention in skeletal muscle, muscle mass and strength, exercise capacity and aids in recovery following exercise as well as supporting the immune system during periods of intense training.

Abstract: A dietary supplement and method for supporting weight loss and reducing the waist circumference of an individual, the dietary supplement comprising an extract of Cissus Quadrangularis stem and leaf, an extract of Green Tea leaf and an effective amount of Caffeine Anhydrous. The dietary supplement may further comprise at least one of Chromium Polynicotinate, an extract of Soy Bean Albumin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, L-selenomethionine, Cyanocobalmin, Yohimbine Hydrochloride and Folic Acid.

Abstract: Compositions and related methods directed at supporting weight loss. Compositions combining at least one appetite suppressing ingredient with at least one other ingredient for maintaining or reducing body weight are provided. Additional embodiments provide for more than one ingredient with appetite suppressing activity combined with at least one other ingredient for maintaining or reducing body weight.

Abstract: A composition and method is provided for supporting multiple aspects of mammalian energy producing systems. Creatine, a key substance for energy production, is provided along with a substance to enhance the uptake of creatine and vitamins and minerals involved in energy metabolism. The compositions may further comprise additional components with anabolic and antioxidant activity. The compositions are suitable for supplementing the diet of individuals engaging in physical activity, particularly intense physical activity.