Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a liquid viscoelastic swallowing aid formulated to promote safe swallowing of Solid Oral Dosage Forms (SODF), e.g., tablets and/or capsules, in a patient in need thereof, and uses of such a liquid viscoelastic swallowing aid.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tingling composition and the use thereof to provide trigeminal sensory stimulation at a dosage and a viscosity effective to improve the swallowing function of patients suffering from dysphagia. The present disclosure provides people suffering from dysphagia with a novel type of solution combining a thickening agent, a tingling composition, and optionally a trigeminal ingredient at the right concentrations. The present disclosure discloses, a tingling composition, specifically, an effervescent composition or an easy and/or fast dissolving thickener composition formulated for dilution into a nutritional product, a nutritional product made from the composition, a ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage, a use of the composition, a method for making a nutritional product from the composition, and a related system.

Abstract: A method for reducing postprandial glucose from a balanced meal includes orally administering to an individual a composition containing mulberry extract together with the meal. The postprandial glucose is reduced relative to postprandial glucose from administering a corresponding composition comprising mulberry extract before subsequent administration of the balanced meal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical or nutritional combination comprising beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) and tetrahydrocurcumin (THC) and methods comprising administering the combination to a subject. The methods of the invention relate to attenuating muscle protein degradation and/or preserving lean body mass in the subject.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, such as liquid and solid nutritional compositions, that contain beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyric acid and optionally at least one protein, carbohydrate, fat, or a combination of protein, carbohydrate, and fat. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions for improving physical endurance, locomotion, mobility and cognition in an individual, including a pediatric individual.

Abstract: The use beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyric acid for improving glucose tolerance in a pediatric individual or in an adult individual is disclosed. In certain embodiments, the beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyric acid is administered via a nutritional composition.

Abstract: A curcuminoid formulation, comprising a melt-processed solid dispersion product comprising one or more curcuminoids, a nutritionally acceptable thermoplastic polymer, and a phosphatide; providing an improved oral bioavailability compared to non-formulated crystalline curcuminoid. A method for producing said formulation. A nutritional product fortified with said formulation. Said formulation for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of cancer, conditions involving an inflammatory reaction, neurological disorders, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, the formation of cholesterol gallstones, and parasitic infestation.

Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional compositions comprising a synergistic combination of cereal beta-glucans, including oat and or barley beta-glucans and Salacia extract, including Salacia oblonga, that are particularly useful in controlling the blood glucose response in a diabetic or other appropriate individual. The nutritional compositions are especially useful when formulated in powder form and then reconstituted with an appropriate liquid or sprinkled onto food during a meal, to thus control the postprandial blood glucose response to that meal.