Abstract: A composition for promoting control of total and LDL cholesterol and/or weight loss and/or thermogenesis in individuals, the composition including green tea extract in a quantity of about 200 mg to about 300 mg; guarana extract in a quantity of about 160 mg to about 260 mg; yerba mate extract in a quantity of about 100 mg to about 300 mg; and conjugated linoleic acid in a quantity of about 700 mg to 3400 mg. Additionally, the green tea extract is standardized in a content of at least 50% epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), while the conjugated linoleic acid is standardized in a content of at least 50% of trans10, cis 12-CLA (10-12 CLA), and 50% cis9, trans11-CLA (9-11 CLA).

Abstract: A bacterial strain of human origin belonging to the species Bifidobacterium animalis identified as PTA-9175 which produces between 120 ng/ml to 398 ng/ml of folic acid and which can be used as a probiotic in food compositions. The Bifidobacterium animalis strain is deposited with the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) in the United States of America, under the Budapest Treaty, dated on Apr. 23, 2008, and respectively identified with the ATCC deposit designation number for patent as PTA-9175.