Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to systems and methods in which verification data is written to a portable device and used to complete a transaction. The system may identify a number of trusted third-party entities computers capable of providing verification data associated with a particular user. The system may generate requests to each of the trusted third-party computers for that verification data. Upon receiving responses, the system may select an appropriate verification data from the responses received from those trusted third-party computers. The verification data is then written to a portable device, which is provided to a user with which it is associated. Once provided, the portable device may be used in a transaction conducted at a resource provider and the verification data may be caused to be displayed on a display operated by the resource provider.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to systems and methods in which verification data is written to a portable device and used to complete a transaction. The system may identify a number of trusted third-party entities computers capable of providing verification data associated with a particular user. The system may generate requests to each of the trusted third-party computers for that verification data. Upon receiving responses, the system may select an appropriate verification data from the responses received from those trusted third-party computers. The verification data is then written to a portable device, which is provided to a user with which it is associated. Once provided, the portable device may be used in a transaction conducted at a resource provider and the verification data may be caused to be displayed on a display operated by the resource provider.

Abstract: A nutritional composition, adapted for consumption by mammals, contains (1) an orally ingestible diluent or carrier, except an oily carrier or diluent which comprises C.sub.8-18 saturated fatty acids, oleic acid and derivatives of these acids, and (2) a composition of matter which consists of (a) from about 13.0 to about 27.5% by weight of at least one compound selected from linolenic acid and its salts, esters and amides, calculated as the free acid, and (b) about 87.0 to about 72.5% by weight of at least one compound selected from linoleic acid and its salts, esters and amides thereof, calculated as the free acid, the salts, esters and amides of linolenic and linoleic acid being both physiologically hydrolyzable and pharmacologically acceptable. The invention also relates to a method for treating a mammal for the purpose of inducing therein at least one physiological effect selected from memory enhancement and analgesia, by administration of an effective amount of the nutritional composition.

Abstract: A composition of matter which consists of (a) from about 16.7 to about 22.2% by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of linolenic acid and derivatives thereof, calculated as the free acid, said derivatives of linolenic acid being both physiologically hydrolyzable and pharmacologically acceptable, and (b) about 77.8 to about 83.3% by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of linoleic acid and derivatives thereof, calculated as the free acid, said derivatives of linoleic acid being both physiologically hydrolyzable and pharmacologically acceptable, is utilized e.g. as a pharmaceutical formulation or nutritional composition, in absence of an oily carrier or diluent which comprises at least one member of the group consisting of C.sub.

Abstract: A composition of matter which consists of (a) from about 13.0 to about 27.5% by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of linolenic acid and derivatives thereof, calculated as the free acid, said derivatives or linolenic acid being both physiologically hydrolyzable and pharmacologically acceptable, and (b) about 87.0 to about 72.5% by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of linoleic acid and derivatives thereof, calculated as the free acid, said derivatives of linoleic acid being both physiologically hydrolyzable and pharmacologically acceptable, is utilized e.g. as a pharmaceutical formulation or nutritional composition, in absence of an oily carrier or diluent which comprises at least one member of the group consisting of C.sub.

Abstract: A composition of matter which consists of (a) from about 13.0 to about 27.5% by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of linolenic acid and derivatives thereof, calculated as the free acid, said derivatives of linolenic acid being both physiologically hydrolyzable and pharmacologically acceptable, and (b) about 87.0 to about 72.5% by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of linoleic acid and derivatives thereof, calculated as the free acid, said derivatives of linoleic acid being both physiologically hydrolyzable and pharmacologically acceptable is utilized in a nutritional composition, in absence of an oily carrier or diluent which comprises at least one member of the group consisting of C-.sub.8-18 saturated fatty acids, oleic acid and derivatives of these acids, in order to induce in a mammal (including humans) at least one physiological effect selected from memory enhancement, analgesia, sleep regulation and inhibition of the symptoms of senility.

Abstract: A composition of matter which consists of (a) from about 13.0 to about 27.5% by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of linolenic acid and derivatives thereof, calculated as the free acid, said derivatives of linolenic acid being both physiologically hydrolyzable and pharmacologically acceptable, and (b) about 87.0 to about 72.5% by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of linoleic acid and derivatives thereof, calculated as the free acid, said derivatives of linoleic acid being both physiologically hydrolyzable and pharmacologically acceptable, is utilized e.g. as a pharmaceutical formulation or nutritional composition, in absence of an oily carrier or diluent which comprises at least one member of the group consisting of C.sub.

Abstract: A composition useful in a method for treating a mammal in order to induce memory enhancement, analgesia, sleep regulation and(or) inhibition of the symptoms of senility, comprises from about 13.0 to about 27.5% by weight of linolenic acid, balance linoleic acid. Physiologically hydrolyzable and pharmacologically acceptable derivatives of these acids may also be used. The specified combination of acids may be administered as pharmaceutical formulations or nutritional compositions.