Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of using nutritional supplements and specific combinations thereof to counteract exercise-induced stress and its sequelae in members of the Equus species. Particular embodiments focus on use of Coenzyme Q10, vitamin E and their variants. Methods include ascertaining and modifying the nutritional supplements, ascertaining and comparing health states of a horse, wherein the comparisons are made before and after modifications of the supplements and/or implementation of exercise regimens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the unexpected discovery that a combination of effective amounts of carnitine (in any form, as described in further detail herein) and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) administered to a patient in need thereof exhibits synergistic activity in treating obesity by reducing fat mass and overall weight as well as one or more of hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes (both diabetes mellitus I and II), metabolic syndrome (syndrome X), kidiney failure and high blood pressure, where those conditions exist.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a culture medium suitable for mammalian cell, tissue or embryo growth in vitro in which enhancers of oxidative phosphorylation are included. These enhancers include coenzyme Q, alpha.lipoic acid, acetyl-L-carnitine, alpha.tocopherol, These products are introduced into the medium in a soluble form through the use of either a polysorbate surfactant such as Tween ™ or a preparation containing lecithin and surfactant.