Abstract: Various embodiments of a gut microbiome modulating composition comprises a blend of a polyphenol and an oligosaccharide. Various embodiments of the polyphenol may comprise at least approximately 5% by weight chlorogenic acid. Various embodiments of the oligosaccharides may be standardized to a degree of polymerization of at least three to reduce digestibility. Administration of an effective amount of the gut microbiome modulating composition to a person or animal may stimulate the growth of at least one of Akkermansia muciniphila, Lactobacillus, and Bifidobacterium bacteria in the colon, which may reduce permeability of the colon, increases short chain fatty acid production in the colon, and/or modulate causes immunomodulation of human colon cells. The gut microbiome modulating composition may provide protective effects against obesity-related chronic diseases.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a gut microbiome modulating composition comprises a blend of a polyphenol and an oligosaccharide. Various embodiments of the polyphenol may comprise at least approximately 5% by weight chlorogenic acid. Various embodiments of the oligosaccharides may be standardized to a degree of polymerization of at least three to reduce digestibility. Administration of an effective amount of the gut microbiome modulating composition to a person or animal may stimulate the growth of at least one of Akkermansia muciniphila, Lactobacillus, and Bifidobacterium bacteria in the colon, which may reduce permeability of the colon, increases short chain fatty acid production in the colon, and/or modulate causes immunomodulation of human colon cells. The gut microbiome modulating composition may provide protective effects against obesity-related chronic diseases.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a gut microbiome modulating composition comprises a blend of a polyphenol and an oligosaccharide. Various embodiments of the polyphenol may comprise at least approximately 5% by weight chlorogenic acid. Various embodiments of the oligosaccharides may be standardized to a degree of polymerization of at least three to reduce digestibility. Administration of an effective amount of the gut microbiome modulating composition to a person or animal may stimulate the growth of at least one of Akkermansia muciniphila, Lactobacillus, and Bifidobacterium bacteria in the colon, which may reduce permeability of the colon, increases short chain fatty acid production in the colon, and/or modulate causes immunomodulation of human colon cells. The gut microbiome modulating composition may provide protective effects against obesity-related chronic diseases.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide topical compositions and methods for treating the skin to modulate the skin microbiome. The application of various embodiments of the topical composition may modulate the growth of various commensal bacterial in the skin microbiome when applied to the skin, which may improve the immune function of the skin and/or reduce premature aging of the skin.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide topical compositions and methods for treating the skin to modulate the skin microbiome. The application of various embodiments of the topical composition may modulate the growth of various commensal bacterial in the skin microbiome when applied to the skin, which may improve the immune function of the skin and/or reduce premature aging of the skin.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a gut microbiome modulating composition comprises a blend of a polyphenol and an oligosaccharide. Various embodiments of the polyphenol may comprise at least approximately 5% by weight chlorogenic acid. Various embodiments of the oligosaccharides may be standardized to a degree of polymerization of at least three to reduce digestibility. Administration of an effective amount of the gut microbiome modulating composition to a person or animal may stimulate the growth of at least one of Akkermansia muciniphila, Lactobacillus, and Bifidobacterium bacteria in the colon, which may reduce permeability of the colon, increases short chain fatty acid production in the colon, and/or modulate causes immunomodulation of human colon cells. The gut microbiome modulating composition may provide protective effects against obesity-related chronic diseases.

Abstract: A thixotropic formulation includes a high molecular weight, thixotropic, gel-forming, naturally occurring polysaccharide extracted from algae and comprised of repeating sulfated and non-sulfated galactose and 3,6 anhydrogalactose (3,6-AG) units, and includes water.

Abstract: A thixotropic anti-viral formulation includes a high molecular weight, thixotropic, gel-forming, naturally occurring polysaccharide extracted from algae and comprised of repeating sulfated and non-sulfated galactose and 3,6 anhydrogalactose (3,6-AG) units, and includes water.

Abstract: A thixotropic personal lubricant includes a high molecular weight, thixotropic, gel-forming, naturally occurring polysaccharide extracted from algae and comprised of repeating sulfated and non-sulfated galactose and 3,6 anhydrogalactose (3,6-AG) units, and includes water.

Abstract: An IV holder for securing an IV needle and Luer fitting assembly. The IV holder includes a frame defining an aperture with a first portion and a second portion, the first portion of the aperture further being covered by a transparent window for protecting and securing the IV needle insertion site. The second portion of the aperture is disposed to fit a cylindrical Luer fitting. The holder is adhesively applied to a patient's skin and situated so that the needle insertion site is under the window and the first portion of the aperture while the Luer fitting is disposed within the second portion of the aperture.

Abstract: A thixotropic personal lubricant includes a high molecular weight, thixotropic, gel-forming, naturally occurring polysaccharide extracted from algae and comprised of repeating sulfated and non-sulfated galactose and 3,6 anhydrogalactose (3,6-AG) units, and includes water.