Containing Or Obtained From Camellia (e.g., Tea, Including Green Or Black Tea, Etc.) Patents (Class 424/729)
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Patent number: 7608288Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermolabile caffeine fraction useful for an efficient Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation in plant systems to develop desired traits in plants, and a method of preparing said fraction from tea leaves and also, an efficient and cost-effective method of introducing said Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation into plant systems using said caffeine fraction of tea leaves.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2003Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Council of Scientific & Industrial ResearchInventors: Indra Sandal, Ajay Kumar, Amita Bhattacharya, Ravindranath Srigiripuram Desikalhar, Ashu Gulati, Paramvir Singh Ahuja
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Publication number: 20090263466Abstract: A pharmaceutical or medicinal herbal composition and method of making the composition comprised of a mixture of the following herbal ingredients: Glycine max, Plumbago zeylanica, Terminalia arjuna, Trigonella-foenum-graceum, Coleus forskohlii, Commiphora mukul, Camellia sinensis, and Azadirachta indica.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2008Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: Sahajanand Biotech Pvt. Ltd.Inventor: Nandkishor Bapurao Managoli
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Publication number: 20090263513Abstract: The present invention features novel cosmetic skin care compositions for lightening hyperpigmentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventor: Jan Marini
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Publication number: 20090263367Abstract: The present invention relates to a new composition comprising substances that promote DNA repair, reduce body fat levels and increase lean body mass and that decrease wrinkle appearance and/or improvement in skin surface. In some aspects, the composition of the present invention include resveratrol, forskohlin and astaxanthin. In another aspect the composition of the present invention further comprises carboxy alkyl ester. The present invention also relates to a method of promoting internal health and external appearance in a subject in need, said method comprising administering to the subject a composition that promotes DNA repair, reduces body fat levels and increases lean body mass and that decreases wrinkle appearance and/or improvement in skin surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventor: Ryan Jason Foley
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Publication number: 20090252758Abstract: A mixture is formulated that is capable of improving a person's well being, lowering the risks of cardiovascular and/or Alzheimer's diseases and/or lowering blood sugar using natural and synthetic ingredients. A mixture of the present invention may be used as a food, a drink, a supplement or potentially a drug. Numerous ratios of ingredients may be formulated to balance flow (viscosity), sediment/uniformity, color, taste, flavor and aroma. Moreover, a method of making certain ingredients soluble in water and/or oil by micro-emulsion and a method encapsulating key ingredient(s) in nano-vessel are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Mohammad A. Mazed, Sayeeda Mazed
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Patent number: 7588785Abstract: Methods of reducing cellular damage are described that include (a) administering to the mammal an oral dosage form comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a first antioxidant, and (b) administering to the mammal a topical dosage form comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a second antioxidant, wherein at least one of the first antioxidant and the second antioxidant comprises acerola concentrate. Methods of inhibiting free radical production, methods of scavenging free radicals, and kits for reducing cellular damage are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2007Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Gregory S. Evans, Gregory Grochoski, Russell K. Randolph, Lynne M. Connor, John V. Scimeca, Kevin W. Gellenbeck, James R. Mayne, Haeri Roh-Schmidt, Thomas J. Slaga, Margaret Hanausek-Walaszek, Zbigniew Walaszek
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Publication number: 20090226547Abstract: Nutritional supplements for eye health comprising: an anti-oxidant component; an anti-inflammatory component; and an anti-angiogenic component. The supplements inhibit development and progression of a range of retinal diseases and degenerations, particularly AMD and diabetic eye disease, diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. The supplements include tocotrienol and green tea extract.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Jeffrey P. Gilbard, Johanna M. Seddon
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Patent number: 7585518Abstract: Disclosed are methods and products such as wet wipes and absorbents capable of providing a skin health benefit when utilized in the intended fashion. More specifically, the products described herein comprise an agent, such as a botanical extract, which is capable of increasing the activity of sphingomyelinase according to a Sphingomyelinase Activity Screening Test and/or decreasing the activity of ceramidase according to a Ceramidase Activity Screening Test. By increasing the activity of sphingomyelinase and/or decreasing the activity of ceramidase, the agents in combination with the products described herein are able to maintain or increase the level of ceramides in the skin leading to improved skin health.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2002Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: David W. Koenig, Jamie Joseph Van Gompel
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Publication number: 20090214680Abstract: The present invention comprises a purposefully formulated weight loss composition and a method for causing a meaningful weight loss in a living human subject. The formulated weight loss composition, in its most preferred embodiments comprises: at least one amino acid that is a pharmacologically active precursor in the catecholamine biosynthesis pathway; one or more sympathomimetic agents; a lipolytic agent; a high-Dalton macromolecular protein, and a plurality of micronutrients. The preferred composition is formulated as a dry particulate admixture initially; and then is made into a fluid beverage, which is able to achieve multiple physiologic functions in-vivo. These in-vivo functions include: causing a meaningful weight loss, with a preference for lipolysis and fat metabolism; providing for a low glycemic index; offering lean muscle maintenance and replenishment; and concomitantly initiating dopaminergic (D2-receptor) brain stimulation, resulting in improved cognitive function and affective augmentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventors: Vincent Giuliano, James Manley
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Patent number: 7579026Abstract: An antioxidant-promoting composition that increases antioxidant defense potential in a subject is disclosed comprising Bacopa monniera extract; milk thistle extract, ashwagandha powder, green tea extract, Gotu kola powder, Ginko biloba leaf extract; Aloe vera powder; turmeric extract; and N-acetyl cysteine. The antioxidant-promoting composition of the invention safely induces cellular antioxidant potential to achieve an overall net decrease in oxidative stress without the undesirable side-effects associated with the individual components of the antioxidant-promoting composition. Also disclosed is a method for reducing the undesirable side-effects of free radicals in a subject by administering to a subject in need of such antioxidants an effective amount of antioxidant-promoting composition of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Lifeline Nutraceuticals CorporationInventors: Paul R. Myhill, William J. Driscoll
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Patent number: 7579027Abstract: The present invention is for composition containing extract of Northern White Kidney Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), extract of Red Kidney Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and extract of Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis ). This invention as a supplemental compound, aids in weight reduction both in overweight and obese individuals. This invention helps normal weight subjects in improving their quality of life by maintaining their normal weight. Included is also folic acid, (B6) and B12 and the whole supplement is bound by a vegetable matrix. The present invention is directed to methods for inducing weight loss by inhibit the absorption of dietary lipids and starch, increase the metabolic rate and decrease the amino acid homocysteine in the blood, an amino acid known to cause risk of heart disease, by administering a composition of the invention. Due to the content of the green tea extract this invention is also meant to reduce and prevent occurrence of gastrointestinal cancer and cancer of the prostate.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2005Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Inventor: Grethe Stoa Birketvedt
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Publication number: 20090186104Abstract: The present invention provides therapeutic compositions comprising extracts of the plant species Echinacea purpurea and Sambucus nigra and the extract(s) of at least one further plant selected from the group consisting of Hypericum perforatum, Commiphora molmol and Centella asiatica. The compositions of the invention are of particular utility in the management of inflammatory mucosal diseases of both viral and non-viral origin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: Herbal Synthesis CorporationInventors: William Z. Levine, Aron J. Saffer, Mina Fran
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Patent number: 7563466Abstract: The present invention provides therapeutic compositions comprising extracts of the plant species Echinacea purpurea and Sambucus nigra and the extract(s) of at least one further plant selected from the group consisting of Hypericum perforatum, Commiphora molmol and Centella asiatica. The compositions of the invention are of particular utility in the management of inflammatory mucosal diseases of both viral and non-viral origin.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2002Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Izun Pharmaceuticals CorporationInventors: William Z. Levine, Aron J. Saffer, Mina Faran
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Patent number: 7563462Abstract: The inventive subject matter relates to methods for modulating an eicosanoid metabolic process in cells of an animal in need thereof, which comprises administering to the animal an amount of the inventive compositions effective for regulating the activity of an eicosanoid oxygenase. In particular, the inventive subject matter relates to methods for modulating arachadonic acid metabolism by administering an amount of the inventive compositions effective for regulating the activity of lipoxygenases and cyclooxygenases.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2006Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignees: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, New Chapter Inc.Inventors: Thomas Newmark, Paul Schulick, Robert Newman, Bharat Aggarwal
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Publication number: 20090181111Abstract: The invention is related to methods and compositions for reducing protozoa populations in animals. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for reducing protozoal populations including administering a first composition comprising an effective amount of saponins to the animal, and administering a second composition comprising an effective amount of a preservative to the animal. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for killing protozoa comprising contacting protozoa with a composition comprising an effective amount of saponins and an effective amount of ethoxyquin. Other embodiments are included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventors: Larry C. McNeff, Clayton V. McNeff, Peter G. Greuel
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Publication number: 20090169654Abstract: A composition comprising tea, 0.1 to 15% by weight of herb selected from Shankhpushpi, Shatavari, Vidarikhand, Arogyapacha or a mixture thereof; and 0.01 to 0.5% by weight of a flavouring agent is disclosed. Also disclosed is a process for manufacturing the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Gautam Banerjee, Vishi Bansal, Jyoti Bhat, Rajendra Mohan Dobriyal, Hem Chandra Joshi, Smitha Ashok Upadhyaya, Pankaj Pradyumnarai Vaishnav
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Publication number: 20090169588Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing recycling/transfer proteins for structurally/functionally modified lipids, a lipid depot of structurally non-modified lipids, and non-transferable active ingredients. Such compositions can be used for the engineering of biomembranes, e.g. by external topical application, especially to the skin/mucous membranes. Structurally or functionally, especially oxidatively modified, lipids are removed from the structures containing the same, such as lipid aggregates of the skin, are externally regenerated in a depot, and preferably introduced back into the structures. The invention also relates to the recycling of modified lipids of biomembranes. The inventive compositions are self-regulative and can be especially applied in a cosmetic, cosmetic balneological or dermatological/pharmaceutical manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2006Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Rolf D. Beutler, Karlheinz Schmidt
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Publication number: 20090155388Abstract: A Phytoceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of weight disorders and symptoms is provided. A specific combination of extracts of plants and nutraceuticals is provided, based on categorizing plants and nutraceuticals into one of three groups, Energy, Bio-Intelligence, and Organization. Such combinations have synergistic effects, with minimal side effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2006Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventor: Jose Angel Olalde
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Publication number: 20090155822Abstract: The invention relates to polypeptides reacting with rheumatism-associated autoantibodies. The invention moreover relates to a diagnostic agent comprising any of said polypeptides, to a diagnostic kit comprising said diagnostic agent and to a process for in vitro detection of rheumatic diseases. The invention furthermore relates to a medicament comprising any of said polypeptides and to the use of said polypeptides for preparing a medicament for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of rheumatic diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2006Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Holger Bang, Wigbert Berg
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Patent number: 7544376Abstract: The invention is related to methods and compositions for increasing milk production in animals using a saponin containing composition. In an embodiment, the invention is a method for increasing milk production of an animal comprising administering an initiation dose of a saponin-containing composition to the animal within five days before or after the time of freshening of the animal, and administering a plurality of maintenance doses of the saponin-containing composition to the animal.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: SarTec CorporationInventors: Larry C. McNeff, Clayton V. McNeff
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Publication number: 20090136592Abstract: Two-phase preparation for temporally gradual administration comprising a) a phase (A) comprising water soluble vitamins and/or the corresponding provitamins, wherein phase (A) does not contain liposoluble vitamins or provitamins corresponding to liposoluble vitamins, b) a phase (B) comprising vitamins and/or the corresponding provitamins, wherein the quantity of liposoluble vitamin compounds is larger than the quantity of water soluble vitamin compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventor: Tanja Lautenschlager
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Publication number: 20090130211Abstract: Disclosed is a composition and method for producing individual dosages of chewable snack of gelled-colloidal-emulsion containing a large dose of hydrophilic and lipophilic neutraceutical and pharmaceutical preparations and in particular to the administration of edible composition having appetite reduction benefits with desirable eating characteristics for mammals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventor: Aly Gamay
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Publication number: 20090123576Abstract: An active substance combination which comprises anise fruit extract and white tea extract and a cosmetic preparation comprising same. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: Beiersdorf AGInventors: Rainer Kroepke, Sabine Faenger, Christopher Mummert, Jens Schulz
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Publication number: 20090123575Abstract: Methods for treating amyloid disease in a patient wherein the method comprises administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising Uncaria tomentosa extract, Gingko Biloba, Green Tea Extract, Grape Seed Extract and/or Curcumin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Thomas Lake, Alan Snow
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Publication number: 20090123577Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid concentrate for preserving cosmetic products which comprises a combination of carboxylic acid salts chosen from the salts of benzoic acid, propionic acid, salicylic acid, sorbic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, dehydracetic acid, formic acid or 10-undecylenic acid and alcohols chosen from 2-phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, phenethyl alcohol, 1-phenoxypropan-2-ol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1,2-propanediol, chlorobutanol or 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol in a solvent, where the active ingredient content is greater than 45% by weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2009Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: AIR LIQUIDE SANTE (INTERNATIONAL)Inventors: Wolfgang BEILFUSS, Gisela Hahn, Klaus Weber, Ralf Gradke
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Publication number: 20090117061Abstract: The present invention provides a skin care product comprising at least two enhancers and at least one skin care ingredient, wherein the at least two enhancers are selected from cyclodextrin, pentasodium pentetate, phytic acid, potassium citrate, sodium citrate, potassium gluconate and sodium gluconate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventor: Dennis F. GROSS
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Publication number: 20090110757Abstract: The inventive subject matter relates to methods for treating prostate cancer, comprising administration of a composition comprising therapeutically effective amounts of supercritical extracts of rosemary, turmeric, oregano and ginger; and therapeutically effective amounts of hydroalcoholic extracts of holy basil, ginger, turmeric, Scutellaria baicalensis, rosemary, green tea, huzhang, Chinese goldthread, and barberry.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: New Chapter Inc.Inventors: Thomas Newmark, Paul Schulick, Aaron Katz
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Publication number: 20090098224Abstract: Naturally occurring or synthetically derived theaflavins and thearubigins are disclosed which are orally active and have novel and specific metabolic enhancing effects in humans. The inventors have discovered that theaflavins and thearubigins decrease appetite, reduce adipose tissue, increase metabolism and energy levels and protect and enhance lean body mass.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: Derek W. Cornelius, Gary L. Haynes
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Publication number: 20090098096Abstract: The invention relates to medicine, in particular to pharmacology, and is embodied in the form of an agent for limiting neuro-mediator, neuro-endocrine and metabolic disturbances generating the disorders of a central nervous system and functional somatic disorders. The inventive agent is based on a DSIP (delta sleep inducing peptide) or a derivative chemically related thereto and can be used for correcting and preventing functional shifts in a central nervous system and concomitant somatic disorders caused by unfavourable and extreme environmental factors and different pathological conditions of an organism or during the ageing thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: Inesa Ivanovna Mikhaleva, Vadim Tikhonovich Ivanov, Igor Arkadjevich Prudchenko, Boris Olegovich Voitenkov
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Publication number: 20090092690Abstract: This invention provides various products and processes such as a process of making a theaflavins enriched extract of tea having a low content of high molecular weight thearubigins which comprises extracting theaflavins from tea using ethanol to produce an extract having a high theaflavins content and a low content of high molecular weight thearubigins.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Hsiu Wei Yang, Shiming Li, Bu-xiang Sun, Ling-zhi Tang, Bo-feng Wu, Zhi-hui Wang, Zhen-peng Chen
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Publication number: 20090087501Abstract: The disclosure provides oral compositions having at least two botanical active ingredients derived from plants. The oral composition also includes an orally acceptable vehicle to deliver an effective amount of the at least two active ingredients in vivo. The botanical active ingredients provide particularly efficacious antimicrobial (antibacterial, antiviral, and/or antifungal), antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing, and or healing properties to the oral compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventor: Diane Cummins
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Publication number: 20090081320Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for weight reduction in a mammal, comprising a diet that either reduces or lifts the fat metabolism by glucose, combined with an intake of a composition that contains one or several active agents that promote fat burning.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2006Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventor: Markus Rohner
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Publication number: 20090081177Abstract: A method of increasing pregnancy rate in a female subject is provided, the female subject or an oocyte for introduction into the female subject being fertilized by a sperm from a male subject. The method includes the steps of administering to the male subject prior to fertilization: (i) an effective amount of an anti-oxidant agent; and (ii) an effective amount of an agent that reduces inflammation in the male reproductive tract and/or an effective amount of an agent that increases testicular testosterone concentration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2006Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: FERTILITY TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTDInventor: Kelton Paul Tremellen
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Patent number: 7507425Abstract: A method for treatment of cachexia and or alleviating one or more symptoms of cachexia involving the step of administering, to a human or animal, a composition including ingredients obtainable from turmeric, ginger, green tea, and, optionally, horseradish. This composition may further include a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2006Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: The Quigley CorporationInventor: Richard Allen Rosenbloom
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Publication number: 20090068295Abstract: The present invention provides a composition, which includes an effective amount of DNA damaging agent and an effective amount of tea polyphenols. Particularly, the preferred DNA damaging agent is 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU), and the preferred tea polyphenols is Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: Chang Gung UniversityInventor: Jeng-Shu Wei
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Publication number: 20090068278Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of one or more free radical scavengers as prophylactically or therapeutically effective substances and microparticles having an average particle size ranging from 5 to 200 ?m for the preparation of a topical pharmaceutical composition for the protection or treatment of skin or hair damages caused by chemotherapeutic treatment. The invention also concerns a method for the protection or treatment of skin and hair damages of a mammal caused by chemotherapy. The invention further relates to a kit for the protection or treatment of hair damages caused by chemotherapeutic treatment consisting of a topical composition comprising microparticles together with free radical scavengers and a shampoo for an effective hair cleaning and supporting the hair treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2006Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Karin Golz-Berner, Leonhard Zastrow
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Publication number: 20090060878Abstract: The present invention comprises an oral composition. More particularly to a method of treating and preventing a respiratory tract infection and providing energy, relieving stress, and mood enhancing benefits to a human comprising: the steps of administering to a human a composition comprising from about 450 IU to about 500,000 IU of cholecalciferol, per dose of the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jeffrey Warren Clymer, Paul John Rennie
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Publication number: 20090061023Abstract: A nutritional supplement for inhibiting sensorineural hearing loss includes from about 0.25 to about 6.0 wt. % thiamin, from about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % pyridoxiyl-5-phosphate, from about 0.01 to about 10 wt. % folic acid, from about 0.025 to about 4.0 wt. % hydroxycobalamin, from about 1 to about 7 wt. % magnesium, from about 0.25 to about 6.0 wt. % zinc, from about 0.001 to about 0.02 wt. % selenium, from about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % manganese, from about 5 to about 50 wt. % ginger root P.E. 4:1, from about 5 to about 40 wt. % citrus bioflavonoids, from about 2.5 to about 40 wt. % 1-cystine, from about 5 to about 40 wt. % n-acetlyl-l-carnitine, from about 1 to about 40 wt. % alpha lipoic acid, from about 1 to about 40 wt. % coenzyme Q10, from about 1 to about 40 wt. % green tea extract, and from about 1 to about 60 wt. % resveratrol.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventor: Ford D. Albritton, IV
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Publication number: 20090060883Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for maintenance of bone health or prevention, alleviation and/or treatment of bone disorders. It also relates to the use of the composition in the manufacture of a nutritional product, a supplement, a treat or a medicament; and a method of promoting bone growth or for the maintenance of bone health, which comprises administering an effective amount of the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Elizabeth Offord-Cavin, Ermanno Federici, Bernard Lemaure, Didier Courtois
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Publication number: 20090061016Abstract: A seawater based dietary supplement or functional food beverage product is revealed with enhanced energy profile, antioxidant properties, flavor and health characteristics. Seawater sources are combined with extracts of green or white tea, grape seed extract, d-ribose, extract of the roots or rhizomes of Eleuthero, extracts of the fruit of Lo Han and/or extracts from the leaves of Stevia and/or extracts from the leaves of Chinese Blackberry and/or extracts from the Sevilla orange. Green coffee extract or cocoa extract can be added to improve the antioxidant profile of the product. The resulting product is a pleasant tasting dietary supplement, which is easily absorbed by the body in liquid form, and provides substantial therapeutic effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Jonathan A. Selzer, Leah R. Haibi
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Publication number: 20090047368Abstract: [Problem] To provide a new pharmacological action for high-molecular-weight polyphenols [Solution] To provide high-molecular-weight polyphenols extracted from fermented tea (e.g. oolong tea or black tea), which are high-molecular-weight polyphenols with a number average molecular weight ranging from 9,000 to 18,000, and containing in their partial structures a procyanidin structure of polymerized catechins and/or their gallates, and a structure of linkage between the B-rings of catechins and/or their gallates. These high-molecular-weight polyphenols have the functions of mitochondrial activation, suppression of increase in blood glucose, and suppression of weight gain. Therefore, they can be used as drugs for the treatment of mitochondrial disease, and also as drugs for the prevention and treatment of diabetes. They may also be added to health foods and beverages.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2005Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: University Of TsukubaInventors: Osamu Numata, Takashi Fujiwara, Kazuaki Hosoda, Tetsuo Ozawa
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Publication number: 20090047305Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing as its main component proanthocyanidin oligomer to which a substance having a phloroglucinol ring structure or resorcinol ring structure has been bonded, and reduced in the molecular weight, which is obtained by heating plant materials containing proanthocyanidin polymer or extract thereof with a substance having a phloroglucinol ring structure or resorcinol ring structure in an acidic aqueous solution, production method thereof, and uses of the composition in health products and pharmaceutical products. According to the invention, proanthocyanidin oligomer having physiological activity, to which a substance having a phloroglucinol ring structure or resorcinol ring structure has been bonded and reduced in the molecular weight to such a level that the oligomer can be absorbed into living body, which has been conventionally difficult to obtain at high yield from plant raw materials, can be produced efficiently and easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicants: NAGASAKI UNIVERSITY, USAIEN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., AMINO UP CHEMICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Takashi Tanaka, Gen-ichiro Nonaka, Isao Kohno, Hajime Fujii, Takashi Nakagawa, Hiroshi Nishioka
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Patent number: 7491413Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising a vanilloid and tea catechins in amounts and proportions which combat virus infections in a human or animal. The vanilloid can be provided in the form of a dried pepper preparation and the tea catechins can be provided in the form of a green tea extract (or concentrate). These active ingredients can be provided separately or in combination. The administration of a such nutritional or other composition, desirably oral administration (in an amount effect) results in reduced virus infection or ameliorated symptoms of virus infection in a human or an animal in need of such a composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Purdue Research FoundationInventors: D. James Morré, Dorothy M. Morré
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Publication number: 20090035371Abstract: The invention discloses a pharmaceutical composition useful for treatment and prevention of medical disorders and ailments. The aforesaid composition comprises active ingredients comprising; Turmeric extract, Turmeric powder, optionally, Selenium or source of Selenium, especially Selenomethionine, optionally, Green tea extract. The pharmaceutical composition further comprises enteric coating encapsulating the same. The disclosed pharmaceutical composition is especially adapted for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer (CRC).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventor: Daniel KATZ
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Publication number: 20090035392Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and the like for treating acne vulgaris that improves treatment effectiveness and/or reduces bothersome side effects associated with the ingredients used. The present Methods, apparatus, systems, etc., also provide topical compositions of benzoyl peroxide and/or other anti-acne agents that are useful for treating acne vulgaris and may be used simultaneously or sequentially in a user-adjustable ratio of two or more such compositions, or other compositions as desired such as cleansers or lotions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2006Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventor: Randall Wilkinson
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Publication number: 20090035235Abstract: The invention relates to the use of the extracts of plants of the genus Lapsana and of the species Lapsana communis L (Asteraceae) in particular. Said extracts are preferably obtained by maceration in a hydroglycolic mixture, and are used in cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical preparations for their skin-protective and radical-resistant properties. The actions of such preparations produce anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle effects, and protect the basic constituents of the cutaneous structure from the harsh effects of oxygen free radicals while prolonging the skin's suppleness and protective function. Said compositions supply protective cellular action against the deleterious effects of free radicals and those of enzymes such as elastase and hyaluronidase.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2006Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventor: Olivier Courtin
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Publication number: 20090035397Abstract: Compositions and related methods of Cissus quadrangularis plant extracts and soy albumin that improve various cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic risk factors that cause Syndrome X. In one exemplary embodiment, university studies demonstrated that a formulation of 300 mg Cissus quadrangularis plant extract, 3 mg niacin-bound chromium, 500 mg of green tea extract, 24 mg of selenium, 100 mg of soy albumin, 100 mg of vitamin B6, 0.1 mg of vitamin B12 and 0.8 mg of folic acid to obese and overweight humans daily for eight weeks provided unexpected synergistic results that improved a variety of health related factors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventor: SHIL C. KOTHARI
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Patent number: 7485110Abstract: Wet wipes comprising a pathogen selective antimicrobial agent and an optional broad spectrum antimicrobial agent are disclosed. The pathogen selective antimicrobial agent is a Yucca species extract. The optional broad spectrum antimicrobial agent may be a synthetic broad spectrum antimicrobial agent, or a natural broad spectrum antimicrobial agent such as a botanical extract.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2003Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Inventors: David W. Koenig, Lisa Marie Kroll
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Publication number: 20090022822Abstract: The present invention relates to an alcohol extract of ogalpi, erectile dysfunction improving health food and a treating agent containing the same, more precisely, an alcohol extract of ogalpi having an effect of improving erectile dysfunction, erectile dysfunction improving health food and an erectile dysfunction treating agent containing the same. The alcohol extract of ogalpi of the present invention has a promoting effect of penile erectility, so that it can be effectively used for the improvement of erectile dysfunction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and BiotechnologyInventors: Jung Joon Lee, Jeong-Hyung Lee, Young Soo Hong, Young Ho Kim, Young Deuk Chol
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Patent number: 7476406Abstract: Weight-controlling or modulating compositions, systems, and methods are disclosed and described. Such compositions may include a thermogenic ingredient, a cortisol modulating ingredient, and a carbohydrate craving controlling ingredient. Furthermore, such compositions may be used in connection with exercise and dietary modifications or restrictions.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2005Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: NSE Products, Inc.Inventor: Carsten Smidt