Abstract: A nutritional supplement including ?-cryptoxanthin is found to be effective at lowering blood pressure in mammals. ?-cryptoxanthin therefore may be used to maintain cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure, preventing high, elevated blood pressure and/or maintaining healthy blood pressure. Administration of ?-cryptoxanthin in combination with safflower oil is particularly effective.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement including ?-cryptoxanthin is found to be effective at lowering blood pressure in mammals. ?-cryptoxanthin therefore may be used to maintain cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure, preventing high, elevated blood pressure and/or maintaining healthy blood pressure. Administration of ?-cryptoxanthin in combination with safflower oil is particularly effective.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement including ?-cryptoxanthin is found to be effective at lowering blood pressure in mammals. ?-cryptoxanthin therefore may be used to maintain cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure, preventing high, elevated blood pressure and/or maintaining healthy blood pressure. Administration of ?-cryptoxanthin in combination with safflower oil is particularly effective.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement including ?-cryptoxanthin is found to be effective at lowering blood pressure in mammals. ?-cryptoxanthin therefore may be used to maintain cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure, preventing high, elevated blood pressure and/or maintaining healthy blood pressure. Administration of ?-cryptoxanthin in combination with safflower oil is particularly effective.

Abstract: Concentrated solutions of carotenoids in essential oils and cosmetic oils for use in foods, beverages, and personal care products. The concentrated solutions comprise between about 0.8 weight % and about 8 weight % carotenoid in the oil, or between about 15 times and about 100 times the maximum concentration reported in the prior art. The concentrated solutions are particularly suited for adding carotenoids to foods, beverages, and personal care products. An antioxidant may be added to help in preventing oxidation of the carotenoid.

Abstract: A nutritional intervention composition for reducing post-prandial blood glucose levels in humans, including between about 0.1 mg and about 500 mg of a proteinase inhibitor that is administered prior to the meal. The composition is effective for treating or ameliorating the effects of hyperglycemia and Type II diabetes. The composition also is effective in combating obesity. The proteinase inhibitor is preferably isolated from plant material, such as potatoes, soy, and beans. Potato proteinase inhibitor II and soybean Bowman-Birk inhibitor are included in the group of effective proteinase inhibitors.

Abstract: Concentrated solutions of carotenoids in essential oils and cosmetic oils for use in foods, beverages, and personal care products. The concentrated solutions comprise between about 0.8 weight % and about 8 weight % carotenoid in the oil, or between about 15 times and about 100 times the maximum concentration reported in the prior art. The concentrated solutions are particularly suited for adding carotenoids to foods, beverages, and personal care products. An antioxidant may be added to help in preventing oxidation of the carotenoid.

Abstract: Microcapsules having a carotenoid content of between about 10% and 50% by weight. A crystalline form of one or more carotenoids is processed in a fluidized bed coating machine where a protective coating of a sugar or polyhydric alcohol, a starch, and optionally a protein, is applied. The carotenoid content of the finished microcapsules is in excess of 80% of the carotenoids present in the starting material.

Abstract: A method for preparing a product of a protein and carotenoid. The carotenoid is added to a solvent. A source of metal ions and a source of proteins is added. The protein and carotenoid product is extracted from the solution in order to demonstrate binding of the lutein to the proteins. The protein and carotenoid product is substantially soluble in water and increases the ability to add the carotenoid to water-based systems, such as foods, beverages, and personal care products. The protein and carotenoid products are particularly suited for use in human supplements where it is desired to add both the protein and the carotenoid to the diet.

Abstract: Microcapsules having a carotenoid content of between about 10% and 50% by weight. A crystalline form of one or more carotenoids is processed in a fluidized bed coating machine where a protective coating of a sugar or polyhydric alcohol, a starch, and optionally a protein, is applied. The carotenoid content of the finished microcapsules is in excess of 80% of the carotenoids present in the starting material.