Abstract: A nutritional composition and method is provided for increasing blood flow to skeletal muscle in an individual by supporting the biological activity of nitric oxide comprising therapeutically effective amounts of L-arginine, Crataegus extract and Artichoke flavonoids.

Abstract: An improved laxative composition is provided having efficacy with reduced negative side-effects. The laxative composition is also provided with agents that promote healthy intestinal and liver function, reduce carbohydrate absorption and have antioxidant capacity. A method is also provided for reducing the negative side-effects associated with Anthranoid-based laxative compositions. A method is further provided for increasing the efficacy and/or duration of effect of Anthranoid-based laxative compositions.

Abstract: A nutritional composition, the consumption of which provides a method for increasing creatine accumulation, building muscle size, increasing thermogenesis, reducing body fat mass leading to weight loss and/or improving muscular definition. The nutritional composition may include an aqueous solution of cinnamon and creatine. In addition, the nutritional composition may also include alpha lipoic acid. A method of manufacturing the nutritional composition is 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: 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: The present invention relates to a composition and method for reducing stress, in a mammal, wherein said composition acts by modulating levels and activities of various neurotransmitters and enhancing the phosphotidyl-inositol second messenger system affected by neurotransmitters. The composition of the present invention comprises at least L-theanine, including derivatives of L-theanine, and inositol, including derivatives of inositol.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to weight loss compositions and more particularly to orally administrable weight loss compositions for supporting weight loss in a subject in need thereof. Specifically, the present invention relates to compositions and methods comprising various combinations of orlistat and substances selected from methylxanthines, extracts of Morus sp., chromium polynicotinate, hydroxycitric acid or derivatives of hydroxycitric acid, flavanols, and yohimbine or derivatives of yohimbine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral dosage formulations for the rapid release of amino acids. A rapid release is achieved through the process of milling whereby the milled amino acids are more readily bioavailable.

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 invention relates to a capsule containing a heterogeneous mixture of active agents in the form of particles suspended in a liquid matrix and optionally active ingredients in the liquid matrix; the liquid matrix occupying less than the total internal volume of the capsule. The present invention further describes a capsule to allow the controlled-release of one or more active agents for specific desired benefits.

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: The present invention relates to the composition of a dietary supplement provided for increasing Creatine uptake and retention in skeletal muscle, increasing muscle mass and strength, increasing exercise capacity and aiding in recovery following exercise as well as supporting the immune system during periods of intense training. A method for achieving the same is also provided. The present invention comprises at least Creatine or derivatives thereof, Taurine or derivatives thereof and a source of Phosphate. The dietary supplement may further comprise one or more of the following: Double Fermented Triticum aestivum, Dextrose, Isomalt, Trehalose, D-Mannose, Mulberry extract, Enicostemma littorale Blume, Scoparia dulcis, Tarragon extract, Andrographis paniculata, Chromium or derivatives thereof, Glutamine and Alpha Lipoic Acid.

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 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: 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: 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 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.