Abstract: A kind of health supplement for lowering plasma glucose and plasma triglyceride is prepared from a mixture of dried grape skins with the flesh removed, dried grape seeds and dried grape stems, and the mixture is ground into fine powder (termed 3SG powder) according to a ratio of volume between the grape skins, the grape seeds and the grape stems found in naturally available grapes; upon treatment of the 3SG powder with ethanol, the intracellular lipid-soluble flavonoids of the 3SG powder are released to give rise to the health supplement which functions include to lower plasma glucose and plasma triglyceride, as well as to attenuate anomalous energy metabolism in diabetic, hyperglycemic, and hyperlipidemic people.

Abstract: A kind of health supplement for lowering plasma glucose and plasma triglyceride is prepared from a mixture of dried grape skins with the flesh removed, dried grape seeds and dried grape stems, and the mixture is ground into fine powder (termed 3SG powder) according to a ratio of volume between the grape skins, the grape seeds and the grape stems found in naturally available grapes; upon treatment of the 3SG powder with ethanol, the intracellular lipid-soluble flavonoids of the 3SG powder are released to give rise to the health supplement which functions include to lower plasma glucose and plasma triglyceride, as well as to attenuate anomalous energy metabolism in diabetic, hyperglycemic, and hyperlipidemic people.

Abstract: Compositions comprising oligosaccharide aldonic acids are useful for general care, as well as for treatment and prevention, of various cosmetic conditions and dermatological disorders, including those associated with intrinsic and/or extrinsic aging, as well as with changes or damage caused by extrinsic factors; general care, as well as treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions, of the oral, and vaginal mucosa; for general oral care, as well as treatment and prevention of oral and gum diseases; and for wound healing of the skin. Compositions comprising oligosaccharide aldonic acids may further comprise a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or other topical agent to enhance or create synergetic effects.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a composition, a process of making the composition, and to the use of the composition. The compositions include a molecular complex formed between an alkaline pharmaceutical drug and at least one selected from a hydroxyacid, a polyhydroxy acid, a related acid, a lactone, or combinations thereof. The compositions provide improved bioavailability and improved delivery of the drug into the cutaneous tissues.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an N-(phosphonoalkyl)-amino acid, a related compound or a derivative thereof, the N-(phosphonoalkyl)-amino acid, related compound or derivative thereof being in a form as a free acid, salt, partial salt, lactone, amide or ester, or in stereoisomeric or non-stereoisomeric form, other than N-(phosphonomethyl)-glycine or N,N-bis(phosphonomethyl)-glycine. Also included is a composition including an N-(phosphonoalkyl)-amino acid, a related compound or a derivative thereof in a form as a free acid, salt, partial salt, lactone, amide or ester, or in stereoisomeric or non-stereoisomeric form, and a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle for topical or systemic administration to a mammalian subject, as well as a method of administering an effective amount of such a composition for alleviating or improving a condition, disorder, symptom or syndrome associated with at least one of a nervous, vascular, musculoskeletal or cutaneous system.

Abstract: A composition and method for producing a beneficial effect on a subject's nerve associated with at least one of a cosmetic condition, a dermatological indication and a dental indication and another condition. The composition comprises a hydroxy-oligocarboxylic ester and is formulated for topical administration of the product to a subject to produce the beneficial effect. The method includes topically applying to the subject in a region where the beneficial effect is desired a hydroxy-oligocarboxylic ester in an amount effective to produce the beneficial effect.

Abstract: This application discloses a composition comprising a malodor compound and an anti-odor ingredient effective for reducing the presence or production of malodor. The composition may be topically applied to a subject and is useful for cosmetic conditions, pharmaceutical indications, or other objectives.

Abstract: The embodiments relate to compositions comprising therapeutically effective amounts of at least one N-propanoyl derivative of amino acids, aminocarbohydrates, and derivatives thereof. The compositions are useful the prevention and treatment of symptoms or syndromes associated with nervous, vascular, musculoskeletal, or cutaneous systems. The compositions may be topically or systemically administered to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein include a composition and method of treatment using compositions that include at least one O-acetylsalicyl derivative. The compositions and methods are useful in preventing and treating disorders and syndromes associated with anyone of the nervous, vascular, musculoskeletal, or cutaneous systems.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to compositions and use of compositions comprising amino acids and/or N-acetylamino acids for systemic administration to a mammal. Systemic administration is believed to alleviate or improve symptoms or syndromes associated with nervous, vascular, musculoskeletal, or cutaneous systems.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a composition, a process of making the composition, and to the use of the composition. The compositions include a molecular complex formed between an alkaline pharmaceutical drug and at least one selected from a hydroxyacid, a polyhydroxy acid, a related acid, a lactone, or combinations thereof. The compositions provide improved bioavailability and improved delivery of the drug into the cutaneous tissues.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a hydroxycarboxylic acid, N-acyl-aldosamine, N-acylamino acid or related compound on topical application are beneficial to plump and pout lips, enhance and firm eyelids, enlarge and augment breasts, elongate and expand penis. Because of antioxidant property, certain hydroxycarboxylic acids, N-acyl-aldosamines, N-acylamino acids and related compounds also are useful for topical administration to prevent occurrence of breast cancer or other forms of tumors and cancers.

Abstract: A folding collapsible combination rack is composed of a mounting frame formed of a metal wire rod and adapted to be fastened to the wall, the mounting frame having two pairs of spherical metal retaining blocks symmetrically disposed at two sides at different elevations, and two racks respectively formed of a metal wire rod and respectively pivoted to the mounting frame corresponding to the pairs of spherical metal retaining blocks, each rack having two parallel side rods pivoted to the mounting frame for enabling the respective rack to be turned relative to the mounting frame between an operative position and a non-operative position, and a bearing frame suspended from the side rods at a bottom side for holding storage items, the side rods of the racks being respectively forced into engagement with the spherical metal retaining blocks when the racks turned to the non-operative position.