Abstract: The invention refers to a cosmetic composition for increasing collagen synthesis in skin cells comprising 0.001-0.5 wt % of a Phaeodactylum tricornutum extract, 0.00001-2.0 wt % of Dimer Tripeptide-43 or Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, and cosmetic auxiliaries. The cosmetic composition comprising the combination of both components has an synergistic effect on collagen I synthesis in skin cells and has a booster effect to other substances which are known to have an enhancing effect to collagen I synthesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing an extract of flowers of Camellia Japonica Alba Plena, as well as the cosmetic use thereof, for moisturizing and/or protecting human skin against drying. It also relates to an extract of flowers of Camellia Japonica Alba Plena, characterized in that it can be obtained by extraction of flowers by at least one alcoholic solvent.

Abstract: A composition including 0.5-40 weight % vegetable extract, 30-90 weight % sugar and 0.5-30 weight % phospholipid for cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dietary uses.

Abstract: A process for selectively removing caffeine from a caffeine-containing catechin composition, which comprises dissolving the caffeine-containing catechin composition in a 9/1 to 1/9 by weight mixed solution of an organic solvent and water, and then bringing the resultant solution into contact with activated carbon alone or with activated carbon and also acid clay or activated clay; and a packaged beverage containing such a decaffeinated composition.

Abstract: This invention provides various methods such as a method for enhancing athletic exercise performance of a subject by administering to the subject a composition comprising a physiologically acceptable carrier and an extract of tea, wherein the extract comprises at least 20% by weight of theaflavins and wherein the composition is administered in an amount effective to enhance the subject's athletic performance.

Abstract: A method of improving urological health in a human, including administration to the human of an effective amount of a water-extracted extract of both green and black tea.

Abstract: A solid oral sensorial product includes at least one botanical material and at least one phosphate containing stain inhibitor. The botanical material is selected from the group consisting of tobacco, tea, coffee, cocoa, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care composition comprising at least one sucrose fatty acid ester and at least one nonionic surfactant, wherein the composition is substantially free of silicone emulsifiers. The personal care compositions are particularly suitable for conditioning and moisturization applications.

Abstract: A personal care composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising at least one sucrose fatty acid ester and at least one nonionic surfactant, said composition having a soaping index of less than about 2. The compositions are suitable for conditioning and moisturizing applications, and are optionally substantially free of silicone emulsifiers.

Abstract: A cosmetic preservative is disclosed which comprises Lonerica sp. extract, a metal chelating agent and ethanol in amounts effective to inhibit microbial growth including bacteria, molds and yeast. The effectiveness may be enhanced by the addition of a phospholipid, ascorbic acid and ascorbic acid salts. Effectiveness against microbial growth is further improved by addition of a combination of 1,2-hexanediol, 1,2 octanediol and tropolone. Specific formulations are provided.

Abstract: A kit and methods for delivering an effective amount of a labile active to the skin are provided. The kit and methods comprise a composition comprising an effective amount of a labile active agent incorporated into a water-soluble polymeric film and an additive composition capable of dissolving the water-soluble polymeric film.

Abstract: Methods of and compositions for producing and using plant-based materials are provided. The methods include using biopolymers or their synthetic equivalents combined with a stable source of reactive oxygen species that when applied to or combined with a separate source of oxido-reducing enzyme or catalyst will cause the formation of an activated biopolymer with increased protein binding affinity and microbial control activities.

Abstract: The present invention provides lipase inhibitors containing dimers of flavan-3-ols derived from teas as well as foods and beverages and medicines containing said inhibitors. More specifically, the present invention provides lipase inhibitors containing at least one of assamicains represented by the formula: wherein G represents a galloyl group; theasinensins represented by the formula: wherein R1 represents G or H, and R2 represents G; and theaflavins represented by the formula: wherein R1 and R2 independently represent G or H; as well as foods and beverages and medicines containing said lipase inhibitors.

Abstract: Provided is a method for protecting an individual against radiation-induced internal damage that comprises administering an effective amount of an oral composition. The oral composition comprises a mixture of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Crataegus pinnatifida (hawthorn), and Camellia sinensis (green tea) to an individual so that radiation-induced internal damage will be prevented or ameliorated.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for promoting weight loss by an animal, promoting weight loss by an animal while preventing or minimizing loss of lean body mass by the animal preventing a reduction in energy metabolism by an animal reducing the risk of regaining weight by an animal after weight loss, and ameliorating undesirable animal behaviors associated with reduced caloric intake by intermittently feeding an animal a first diet containing calories that meet the animal's maintenance energy requirements and a second diet containing calories that do not meet the animal's maintenance energy requirements. In preferred embodiments, the described feeding pattern and diets are ted in conjunction with one or more weight loss agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cold infusion process for fortifying corn and/or soybeans with one or more vitamin, non-vitamin, mineral, non-mineral, botanical, hormone, herb, neutraceutical, lipid, carbohydrate, amino acid, acid, salt, prebiotic, or probiotic functional additives. This invention also discloses an infused corn and/or soybean produced by the process of infusing the corn and/or soybean at a temperature of less than about 120° F. with a solution comprising water, a bridge initiator for acid salt bias, fortifying agent(s), and an acid in a quantity sufficient to reach a pH of about 3.65. Further, this invention provides a method for the infusion of a corn and/or soybean with at least one fortifying agent at approximately room temperature.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed containing, as active ingredients, an extract of Allium species, an extract of Citrus species and either an extract of Paullinia species and an extract of Theobroma species, or an extract of Salix species and zinc sulphate, and the method of preparation of these compositions, and cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical application of these compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition, a dairy product, and a method for treating a disorder in a subject. The composition includes (i) polymeric nanoparticles and (ii) camel derived glycosaminoglycans (GAG)s ionic complex encapsulated into the nanoparticles, at least one active ingredient encapsulated into the nanoparticles, or combinations thereof. The nanoparticles are lactoferrin nanoparticles including camel derived lactoferrin, casein nanoparticles including camel derived casein, or combinations thereof. The dairy product includes ice cream or frozen yogurt, wherein the ice cream or frozen yogurt includes the composition and is derived from camel milk or other species of milk. The method for treating a disorder in a subject includes administering a therapeutic dose of the composition to the subject.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a dietary composition is provided. In at least one embodiment, the dietary composition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of an admixture including a caffeine ingredient and a vasodilator ingredient. In at least another embodiment, the admixture further includes an additive selected from the group consisting of taurine, rhodiola, green tea extract, dimethylethanolamine, inositol, vitamin C, one or more B vitamins, a flowing agent, citrulline malate, and combinations thereof. In certain particular embodiments, the caffeine ingredient includes dicaffeine malate. In certain other embodiments, the vasodilator ingredient includes diarginine malate.

Abstract: A new treatment for individuals suffering from type 2 diabetes. The formulation used in the treatment includes a mixture of a thiazoleineione, an insulin, cinnamon bark extract, and at least one synergistic supplement selected from the group consisting of blueberry leaf extract, cranberry extract, kelp extract, sugar sea beet extract, acerola berry extract; ginger root extract, black cherry extract, green tea extract, Irish moss extract, aloe vera extract, and Stevia leaf extract. The thiazoleineione is preferably pioglitazone. The insulin is preferably an Insulin Aspart of rDNA origin. It is preferred that the cinnamon bark extract and synergistic supplement be in the form of a liquid concentrate.

Abstract: A Salvia hispanica L. derived seed oil extract composition of matter containing from 60-88% PUFAs in a ratio of from 3.1:1-3.3:1 of ALA to LA, 4-10% of C-18 mono-unsaturated fatty acid, 1-5% of C-18 saturated fatty acid and 4-8% of C-16 saturated fatty acid in a mixed triglyceride form stable at room temperature of 12-24 months containing a mixture of selected antioxidants.

Abstract: The process of the invention relates to a kit of two cosmetic, pharmaceutical, veterinary and food compositions, designed for slimming or for preventing and/or repairing inflammatory mechanisms, one of the compositions comprising at least one sirtuin activator and at least one HSP activator, and the other composition comprising at least one sirtuin inhibitor and at least one HSP inhibitor. The said compositions are intended to be delivered in a chronomodulated pattern. They are particularly effective in combination with one another for controlling fat tissues, adipose, fibrous or aqueous cellulite, cell aging and inflammatory processes.

Abstract: A refreshment towel with applied solution is an apparatus consisting of a carrying agent, most likely a high quality cotton towel or towelette, that has been saturated with an aqueous solution comprised of various ingredients. The resulting saturated towel can be rubbed on a user's skin such that the aqueous solution that has been absorbed by the towel is transferred. The aqueous solution is compounded specifically to provide cooling, insect repellant, sun protection, freshness, cleansing and other uses. More specifically, the aqueous solution is specially formulated so that desired sensory results take place when the towel comes in contact with the skin.

Abstract: A beverage composition for promoting weight loss, the beverage including a stimulant agent, a fat burning agent, a carbohydrate blocking agent, an anti-cholesterol agent, an insulin sensitizing agent, a sweetening agent, an aromatic agent, an antioxidant agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, a dietary agent, and an diuretic agent. The present invention further includes methods for administering the beverage composition to promote weight loss and provide energy to the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a pharmaceutical medication comprising an aromatase inhibitor, preferably a steroidal aromatase inactivator and an antioxidant as effective ingredients for the treatment of sex hormone-dependent diseases. Furthermore, the invention relates to a composition comprising an aromatase inhibitor/—inactivator and ?-lipoic acid and/or extract of green tea containing polyphenols. The combination of an aromatase inhibitor and—inactivator and ?-lipoic acid and/or extract of green tea containing polyphenols is particularly suitable for the treatment of sex hormone-dependent diseases as well as for the treatment of benign tumors such as e.g. lipomatoses as occurring in Madelung's disease.

Abstract: Nutrient compositions comprising botanical extracts and methods of their use for treating, inter alia, autism or apraxia and/or ameliorating one or more symptoms thereof are disclosed. The use of such compositions for enhancing cognitive function and/or one or more aspects thereof, or for treating stroke or seizures and/or ameliorating one or more symptoms thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: An organic hand and body moisturizing serum comprised of; Sacha Inchi seed oil, Camellia seed oil, Sunflower seed oil, Jojoba oil, Palm stearic acid flakes, an emulsifying wax, Vitamin E d-alpha tocopherol, Lecithin, Rosemary oil, Tea tree oil, and Helichrysum oil or Evening Primrose seed oil. Another embodiment of the moisturizing serum would include Uviox made from hydrolyzed grape skin.

Abstract: A cosmetic kit and the use thereof for improving the appearance of the skin is described. Further described, is the prevention and/or controlling of cellulite or the orange peel syndrome and/or for slimming down the figure, through the increase of the elasticity and firmness of the skin by stepping up collagen synthesis, for increasing blood microcirculation and for improving thermoregulation of the skin.

Abstract: Provided is a composition that is useful for treating acne, and which has been found to reduce and/or eliminate acne outbreaks or reduce the severity thereof. The composition includes mangosteen and curcumin. At least a portion of the mangosteen and curcumin can be provided in the form of extracts thereof. The composition can optionally include other components such as guggul, guggul extracts, thyme, thyme extracts, piperine, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, zinc, beta glucans, and green tea extracts. The composition can be provided as an oral administration unit such as a pill or capsule. Also provided is a method of treating acne by ingesting an effective amount of the composition described herein.

Abstract: Methods of and compositions for producing and using plant-based materials are provided. The methods include using biopolymers or their synthetic equivalents combined with a stable source of reactive oxygen species that when applied to or combined with a separate source of oxido-reducing enzyme or catalyst will cause the formation of an activated biopolymer with increased protein binding affinity and microbial control activities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-animal soft capsule shell composition having improved disintegration stability and shell hardness. More particularly, the present invention relates to a non-animal soft capsule shell composition and to a method for preparing same, in which an antioxidant and a disintegration aid are added to the non-animal soft capsule shell composition that is typically made of starch or a starch derivative, gums, a plasticizer, a buffering agent, and purified water which inhibit starch retrogradation and thus inhibit an increase in disintegration stability and capsule shell hardness, thereby improving disintegration stability and shell hardness.

Abstract: A method and composition for stimulating the proliferation and differentiation of stem cells is used to self-repair injury in mammals. A supplement is administered having an effective dose of blueberry, carnosine, catechin, green tea extract, VitaBlue, Vitamin D3 or combinations of these. For example, a therapeutic amount of two or more of the supplements may be selected having a synergistic effect, allowing a lower dose to achieve the same or greater effective protection as a higher dose of any one of the supplements.

Abstract: A solid oral sensorial product includes at least one botanical material and at least one phosphate containing stain inhibitor. The botanical material is selected from the group consisting of tobacco, tea, coffee, cocoa, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A composition containing Salvia officinalis for improving a person's response to thermogenesis is provided. The composition may be used in methods of administration of Salvia officinalis before exercise. The composition may also be administered with thermogenic substances before exercise or before consuming a meal to improve a person's response to thermogenesis.

Abstract: Herbal extracts composition suitable for weight management in mammals is disclosed. The composition comprises a mixture of Garcinia extract, Green tea extract, Green coffee extract and Banaba extract. The method of reducing weight, and treating diabetes in mammals involve oral administration of the composition. The invention further relates to a method of producing and standardizing the individual extract useful for human health.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed which have as a component thereof an inhibitor of the enzymatic production of 3-deoxyglucosone (3DG) from fructoselysine and/or an inactivator of 3DG, and which are useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of a condition or disease state that is alleviated by inhibiting such 3DG production. Methods of using such compositions, e.g., for improving the appearance, texture and/or elasticity of aging skin, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of treating a patient having cancer includes: (1) providing a biological sample from the patient, the biological sample including multiple cells; (2) detecting a response of the biological sample to a probing element; (3) based on the response, determining test values for the biological sample, the test values being indicative of a nanomechanical characteristic of the cells; (4) deriving a test nanomechanical profile characterizing a distribution of the test values; and (5) based on the test nanomechanical profile, selecting a therapeutic agent to treat the patient.

Abstract: A transgenic fly whose genome is modified to express enhanced levels of glutamate-cysteine ligase (GCL) gene is provided. The fly displays phenotypes associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Further, a method for diagnosing AD is provided, which includes assessing enzymatic activities in mitochondrial enzymes. Glutathione pathway are investigated by creating Alzheimer's model Drosophila with over-expression of the GCLc gene, inducing redox stress through sleep deprivation, and analyzing mitochondrial electron transport chain (ETC) using colorimetric enzymatic assays. For prevention of AD, it is proposed that the epigenetic approaches be used to increase glutathione levels in vivo before the onset of AD. For treatment of AD, it is proposed that the glutathione levels be increased by GCLc modulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a whitening cosmetic composition containing a green tea extract and, more particularly, to a whitening cosmetic composition containing a green tea extract that is prepared from green tea leaves by hot water extraction and liquid culture with Aspergillus oryzae to provide a high inhibitory effect on tyrosinase.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for treating a plurality of sinsousal conditions to be treated. These systems and methods include selecting a combination of at least two compounds that are capable of addressing a plurality of sinsousal conditions. At least one of the at least two compounds is selected from a group of anti fungals, antioxidants, and chelators. These systems and methods also include verifying that the compounds are biologically compatible and creating a combination compound using the selected compounds.

Abstract: A solution and method for treating symptoms commonly associated with fibromyalgia. The solution includes a solvent and a composition including active ingredients of menthol, camphor, and capsaicin, as well as additional components including aloe vera extract, carbomer, decyl polyglucose, deionized water, grapefruit seed extract, green tea extract, orange peel extract, queen of the prairie extract, rose water, silica, sodium, hydroxymethyl glycinate, vegetable glycerin, witch hazel, and yucca extract. The method includes soaking an affected area in the solution for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel two-phase preparation for use as a food supplement, dietary substance, and/or medicament. The medical use thereof for helping the immune system fight against viral diseases, especially herpes, is particularly preferred. Said preparation may have two different phases which may be used in a chronologically staggered manner, mutually blocking agents being in different phases and mutually boosting agents being in the same phase.

Abstract: This invention provides a composition and method for countering the effects of alcohol consumption by a person. The composition provided is a specifically proportion combination of various vitamins, potassium, magnesium, milk thistle extract, amino acids, green tea extract, prickly pear extract, malic acid, and optionally Maqui berry extract, and various other additives for flavor and preservatives for a liquid formulation. The method includes orally administering the composition to a person under the influence of alcohol.

Abstract: A cooling composition impregnated on a personal towelette which provides a cooling sensation to the body when wiped across the skin. The application of the towelette containing the cooling composition reduces the symptoms of heat due to hot flashes due to menopause, physical exertion, or high temperatures. The composition provides effective cooling but is mild to the skin since it contains active ingredients in combination with skin soothing compounds. The cooling composition of the present invention is made of a combination of natural herbs and botanicals specifically selected to provide synergistic cooling effects.

Abstract: Oral composition comprising a Camellia extract of semi-oxidized tissue from a member of the genus Camellia and an enhancing agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions of matter, uses, and therapeutic interventions directed towards modulation of stem cell activity in a mammal. In particular the invention provides compositions whose end result modulates health, wellbeing, longevity and function of organ systems. Within the scope of the invention are biologically active extracts, components thereof, and compositions (such as cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations) made comprising such.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for preventing or improving metabolic syndrome, including a tea plant leaf extract, a tea plant flower extract and a tea plant seed extract as active ingredients.

Abstract: A hair care composition and method of using the composition is provided that can increase the appearance of thicker and/or fuller hair and/or delay the appearance of gray hair to provide healthy and younger looking hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to skin care compositions comprising blends of camellia and feverfew serum fractions and/or kelp and parsley serum fractions. The skin care compositions also comprise a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The invention also relates to methods for increasing melanin production in skin by topically applying the skin care composition to areas in order to stimulate one or more steps in melanin synthesis and/or interrupt an inflammatory cycle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising tea derived components which are useful in reducing the incidence of cold and/or flu in a subject. Specifically exemplified herein are compositions comprising predetermined amounts of L-theanine and EGCG, and methods of using same.