Abstract: A nutritional composition for reducing oxidative damage and lipid peroxidation in humans, while allowing for the oxidative reactions necessary to sustain vital biological functions. The nutritional compositions comprise adaptogens comprising astragalus root, ashwagandha root, cordyceps, holy basil leaf, maca root, reishi mushrooms, schisandra, and suma root; superfoods comprising acerola, camu-camu, pomegranate, bilberry, blueberry, Goji berries, Acai, maitake, citrus bioflavonoids, rose hips, and Gingko biloba; probiotics comprising Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus casei, and Streptococcus thermophilus; and enzymes comprising amylase, papain, cellulase, lactase, lipase, protease, and bromelain. The nutritional compositions may also be provided as a meal replacement and further comprise one or more plant products, algae, vitamins, minerals, protein and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM).

Abstract: A composition with enhanced thermogenic activity and the use thereof in the prevention and treatment of obesity Pharmaceutical compositions of a dietary supplement or medical device, useful for the treatment and prevention of overweight and obesity and metabolic syndrome comprising: a) menthol or a peppermint essential oil comprising menthol, in association with one or more components having a thermogenetic activity, selected from: b1) capsaicin or a capsacinoid derived from Capsicum genus or a Capsicum extract containing capsaicin and/or capsacinoids; b2) a sulphur containing active principle derived from the Allium genus or an Allium extract containing it; b3) a catechin active substance derived from the genus Camellia or a Camellia extract containing it. The menthol and mint essential oil have a potentiating action on the biological activities of the other aforementioned components.

Abstract: A pain relieving composition that includes an anesthetic in the range of 0.5%-7.0% by weight (“w/w”), an anti-inflammatory agent in the range of 1.0%-11.0% w/w, a moisturizing agent in the range of 0.5%-12.0% w/w, a humescent in the range of 0.5%-13.0% w/w, a penetration enhancing agent in the range of 0.5%-7.0%, and a carrier solvent in the range of 40.0%-97.0% w/w to be used before and/or after procedures which cause damage to human skin.

Abstract: A safe and effective antimicrobial composition for conveniently cleaning dental appliances like athletic mouth guards, night guards, orthodontic retainers and Invisalign-style braces, and teeth whitening trays of harmful germs, bacteria, molds, odors, and stains. Such composition comprises a plant-based anti-microbial extract like grapefruit seed extract in combination with a cleaning agent without the need for additional ascorbic acid or metal cation-based antibacterial agents. The cleaning composition can be delivered to the dental appliance as a rinse, wet wipe towelette, or spray for removing a wide variety of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and other microorganisms from the dental appliance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a carboxymethylarginine production inhibitor for inhibiting the production of carboxymethylarginine and a collagen denaturation inhibitor for inhibiting the denaturation of collagen.

Abstract: The present invention provides a performance assay that measures the total antioxidant activity of a composition using oxygen uptake in contrast to prior art methods that measure antioxidant capacity by indirectly measuring degradation of a fluorescent compound by following the disappearance of fluorescence. Using the performance antioxidant assay of the present invention, an antioxidant composition having synergistic activity is provided by the present inventors that includes flavonoids such as the flavonol quercetin, mixed tocopherols or tocotrienols, grape skin extract, green tea extract and bush plum. The antioxidant activity of the present composition exceeds 6,000 micromoles Trolox equivalent units per gram using the present invention.

Abstract: The invention encompasses novel compositions containing a methylation modifying compound isolated from botanical raw materials, including a fruit of the genus Coffea, and microbial raw materials, methods of making such compositions, and methods of treating or preventing human disease using such compositions. The methylation modifying compound in botanical extracts of the present invention can dramatically increase the level of methylation of PP2A, thus increasing cognitive function, particularly in persons suffering from or prone to developing Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: A composition for treating damaged tissue and promoting healthy tissue growth, healing and tissue regeneration, wherein said composition comprises an extracellular matrix compound, a surface-active lipid, one or more enantiomerically pure L-amino acids or glycine, a hydrophilic surfactant with a high HLB, as well as vitamins, minerals or trace elements. Not only does it maintain good health, but the components are non-intrusive, bio-safe, non-coalescent and can mimic normally occurring stem-cells within a body. When applied to diseased tissues, the subject compositions can stimulate, facilitate, and accelerate protein synthesis for the regeneration of diseased organs and tissues. The healing efficacy of these tissue components gives us further appreciation of the protective action of human tissue over and above and other than the immune protective system or perhaps an integral component part of the immune system.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of grape (Vitis vinifera) seeds extracts as agents for the treatment and prevention of plant diseases caused by pathogens, particularly by fungi and oomycetes, as well as fungicidal compositions comprising Vitis vinifera extracts for application to plants affected or liable to be affected by a pathogen, especially a fungus or oomycete.

Abstract: The present invention provides an enhancer for enhancing the activity of oxidized protein hydrolase. The oxidized protein hydrolase activity enhancer according to the present invention contains an extract of at least one plant selected from the group consisting of Compositae Anthemis, Saururaceae Houttuynia, Rosaceae Crataegus, and Vitaceae Vitis.

Abstract: Compositions are provided that provide improved nasal moisture, clarity, and lubrication. Compositions are oil-in-glycerin emulsions that include a surfactant promoting emulsification of a hydrophobic or otherwise water insoluble bioactive agent. The compositions are used in methods of promoting improved nasal moisture and reduction in nasal congestion.

Abstract: Lipid compositions comprising nuts, seeds, oils, legumes, fruits, grains, and dairy useful in specified amounts as dietary supplements and diet plans designed around and including the aforementioned for the prophylaxis and treatment of numerous diseases are disclosed. The compositions include omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids where the ratio of the omega-6 to the omega-3 fatty acids and their amounts are controlled based on one or more factors including age of the subject, sex of the subject, diet of the subject, the body weight of the subject, medical conditions of the subject, and climate of the subject's living area.

Abstract: Emulsions, emulsifier, a method of use and a production process of said emulsions are presented in the present invention. The emulsion composed of a mixture of water and oils and additives sheared into small droplets using a low pressure, three shearing stage emulsifier. The oils used in the preparation of said emulsions are botanical oils and in most cases, edible oils.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a nutritional composition comprising from 0.25 g to 25 g of glutamine, in neutral or salt form or precursor or derivative thereof; and from 0.1 g to 10 g of a phytochemical or a mixture thereof, wherein the phytochemical is an antioxidant. The nutritional composition is particularly useful in the treatment and/or prevention of mucositis.

Abstract: Antioxidant skin care composition comprising at least two antioxidant components one of which is a solid coffee extract antioxidant, which exhibits a synergistically increased antioxidant potency as measured by ORACsc compared to the antioxidant potency of antioxidant skin care compositions which do not contain at least two antioxidant components one of which is a solid coffee extract antioxidant. The skin care compositions are particularly suited for use in the treatment of wrinkles, pigmentation effects caused by sun damage and redness in the skin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition and method for its use that includes Magnolia bark extract, vitis vinifera extract, tocopherol or tocopherol acetate, and hydrogenated lecithin, lecithin, or dextrin.

Abstract: This invention relates to an externally applied ointment that aids in relieving irritation, pain or mild inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes associated with hemorrhoids and the method of using such ointment lotion. The formulation of the present invention contains phenylephrine HCl, lidocaine grape skin/seed/leaf extract and aloe plants extract.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprises a shelf stable, super critical, CO2 fluid extracted seed oil derived from a cracked biomass of perilla frutescens, the seed oil comprising from about 60 to about 95 percent w/w of PUFAs in a ratio of from about 4:1 to about 6:1 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) to linoleic acid (LA) and a mixture of selected antioxidants.

Abstract: Provided are: method of producing a sulfur-containing proanthocyanidin oligomer by reducing the molecular weight of proanthocyanidin in plants so that they can be readily absorbed through the intestine of an organism; and a health food composition and a pharmaceutical composition which contain the resultant sulfur-containing proanthocyanidin oligomer as an active ingredient and which are useful for treating and preventing various lifestyle-related diseases and brain diseases caused by generation of active oxygen species as well as for preventing aging.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of increasing firmness or elasticity or reducing the appearance of sagginess in the periorbital area of a person's skin, comprising topically applying to the skin in need thereof a composition comprising magnolia extract and vitis vinifera extract.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel immunotherapeutic compositions and methods useful for treating or preventing microbial infections, weakened immune systems, diseases in which cells have become obligately anerobic and cellular proliferative disorders including cancer. The immunotherapeutics herein use benzaldehyde derivatives, precursors and intermediaries alone or in combination with additional therapeutic agents to stimulate the immune system and inhibit cellular proliferation.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel immunotherapeutic compositions and methods useful for treating or preventing microbial infections, weakened immune systems, diseases in which cells have become obligately anaerobic and cellular proliferative disorders including cancer. The immunotherapeutics herein use benzaldehyde derivatives, precursors and intermediaries alone or in combination with additional therapeutic agents to stimulate the immune system and inhibit cellular proliferation.

Abstract: A topical composition comprising at least one active agent selected from a depilatory agent (s), an agent (s) for preventing or reducing the growth or re-growth of hair and an agent (s) for preventing or reducing in-growing hair, and a gas, wherein the at least one active agent and gas are dispersed in a cosmetically acceptable medium.

Abstract: In a first aspect thereof, the present invention provides a method for treatment and/or prevention of a disease selected from the group consisting of psoriasis and squamous cell carcinoma by inhibiting the expression of squamous cell carcinoma antigen (SCCA) by cells. In another aspect thereof, the present invention provides a method for screening for substances that inhibit epidermal parakeratosis, wherein the activity of a candidate substance that inhibits cysteine protease inhibitory activity possessed by squamous cell carcinoma antigen 1 (SCCA-1) is used as an indicator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel grape extract, and processes for making such, that is useful for, inter alia, treating pre-hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome and/or the conditions that comprise Metabolic Syndrome. The processes of the present invention produce a highly concentrated polyphenol product by maximizing extraction of monomeric and oligomeric procyanidins and minimizing extraction of polymeric procyanidins. The grape extract of the present invention comprises between about 5-15% monomers, about 5-20% dimers, about 3-10% trimers, about 2-10% tetramers, and about 2-10% pentamers by weight. The grape extract of the present invention can be formulated into dietary supplements, including capsules, tablets, powders, solutions, gels, suspensions, creams, gels, and the like. These dietary supplements in, for instance, powder or solution form, may be added to nutraceuticals, foods and/or beverages to form functional nutraceutical, food, and/or beverage products.

Abstract: Composition intended for buccal absorption of nicotine into the system circulation and distribution to the central nervous system for the purpose of smoking cessation or nicotine substitution in conditions adverse for smoking according to the invention contains nicotine solution in form of a base and/or its salt with organic acid in concentration 0.01 to 8.00% by weight and substances with mucolytic effect. Single application dosage contains 0.05 to 3.00 mg of nicotine.

Abstract: Nutritional food oil compositions containing all of the essential fatty acids and the highly recommended omega-3 fatty acid DHA in correct proportions making it convenient and easy for consumers to supplement their diets with these fatty acids in the proper amounts, thereby deriving the health benefits of these fatty acids. A nutritional food oil composition is provided comprising alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA), wherein the ratio of the amount of ALA to LA in the composition by weight is in the range of 1.5:1 to 6:1, and together the ALA and LA comprise at least 65% by weight of the composition, and docahexaenoic acid (DHA) from an algal source in an amount greater than 0.5% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: A substantially non-aqueous, aerated composition is free of petroleum-based components and is suitable for skin applications. The composition primarily includes wax and oil, and can further include vitamin E oil and an essential oil. The composition can be a semi-solid at room temperature. A method of making the composition includes melting together component ingredients to form a mixture, which is then cooled to form hardened matter. The hardened matter is blended to form a flowable mixture, which is then forced through a sieve to form the aerated composition.

Abstract: The field of invention relates to Vitamin C compositions, and in particular to Vitamin C compositions containing ascorbate-glucose transport enhancers. In at least one aspect, a composition is provided herein that includes ascorbate in an amount from about 0.1% by weight of actives to about 99.9% by weight of actives, and at least one ascorbate-glucose transport enhancer in an amount from about 0.01% by weight of actives to about 99.0% by weight of actives. In other aspects, methods of improving the transport of ascorbate into cells and tissues, and improving the ascorbate or antioxidant status of a person, are provided that include providing a composition comprising ascorbate and at least one ascorbate-glucose transport enhancer.

Abstract: Various compositions and methods are provided to alleviate one or more symptoms associated with hyposalivation or xerostomia. Preferred compositions and methods employ one or more plant extracts and/or a proanthocyanidin at a concentration effective to reduce or eliminate the symptoms. Especially preferred extracts are isolated from a fruit and/or seed (e.g., grape, cranberry, blue berry, black berry, etc.), and where a second extract is present, such extract is preferably isolated from a citrus fruit (e.g., lemon, orange, lime, grapefruit, tangerine, mandarin orange, ugli fruit, etc.).

Abstract: Gene panels, microarrays and biomarker panels relating to genes and gene products associated with age-related oxidative damage to skin, and transcriptional profiling-based methods for identification and evaluation of cosmetic agents for prevention, reversal, or reduction of oxidative damage to skin. Cosmetic agents and compositions comprising the cosmetic agents, capable of inducing nrf2-mediated activation of the antioxidant response element to increase expression of Phase 2 enzymes, methods for restoring optimal redox status to skin employing the agents, and methods for identifying and evaluating cosmetic agents acting via the nrf2-mediated mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention provides a performance assay that measures the total antioxidant activity of a composition using oxygen uptake in contrast to prior art methods that measure antioxidant capacity by indirectly measuring degradation of a fluorescent compound by following the disappearance of fluorescence. Using the performance antioxidant assay of the present invention, an antioxidant composition having synergistic activity is provided by the present inventors that includes flavonoids such as the flavonol quercetin, mixed tocopherols or tocotrienols, grape skin extract, green tea extract and bush plum. The antioxidant activity of the present composition exceeds 6,000 micromoles Trolox equivalent units per gram using the present invention.

Abstract: Activated fatty acids, topical compositions including activated fatty acids and methods for using activated fatty acids to treat a variety of diseases.

Abstract: A composition that has a capillary-active system C optionally containing a capillary activator system CA consisting of drugs that increase blood flow, stabilize the vascular wall, and/or dilate the blood vessels; and/or a capillary-protective system CP comprising drugs for endothelial stabilization, lipoprotein protection, and for stabilization of leukocytes/platelets; and/or a capillary energy supply system CE comprising redox systems and cofactors in energy provision and energy carriers. This system C is combined with a selective action system S. The compositions are useful, systemically or enterally, especially for the selective control, for example, of structural changes, functional disturbances of the target organs in question (hair, skin, cerebrum, skeleton, muscles, gastrointestinal tract, eyes) as supplements (food supplements, supplementary balanced diet, dietary components), or pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the pharmaceutical and cosmetic application of biocolloids, which originate from the mixture of a nanoemulsion and at least one water-soluble plant extract such as an extract from Mahonia aquifolium, wherein the biological effect of the plant ingredients is enhanced by the composition although the nanoemulsion does not function as a carrier system. The biocolloids are especially for the treatment and care of the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrolyzate from at least one extract of at least one plant material selected from the group consisting of at least one genus: Equiseti, Juglandis, Millefolii, Quercus, Taraxaci, Althaeae, Matricariae, Centaurium, Levisticum, Rosmarinus, Angelica(e), Artemisia, Astragalus, Leonurus, Salvia, Saposhnikovia, Scutellaria, Siegesbeckia, Armoracia, Capsicum, Cistus, Echinacea, Echinacea, Galphimia, Hedera, Melia, Olea, Pelargonium, Phytolacca, Primula, Salix, Thymus, Vitex, and Vitis; and to a mixture thereof and to a method of production and the use thereof. The invention further relates to an agent and drug obtainable on the basis of the hydrolyzate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides hydrogels that are suitable for drug delivery. In embodiments, hydrogels of the present disclosure may be used for transdermal delivery of bioactive agents, including drugs. The hydrogels of the present disclosure may also be useful as conductive compositions for use with electrodes.

Abstract: An agent for treating various kinds of diseases which contains at least one selected from the group consisting of sexual steroid hormone such as estrogen or its metabolites, its derivative, structural analogues thereof, estrogen acting substance or SERM non-feminizing estrogen (non-hormonal estrogen), and an activator of sirtuin and has a form of eye drops or eye washes, oral preparation, etc. An agent for treating eye diseases which has excellent treatment effects, reduced in side action can be provided.

Abstract: Provided is an age-related apolipoprotein B oxidase (apoBNOX) found tightly associated with the low-density lipoprotein particles and believed to be responsible for oxidizing lipoprotein particles and initiating atherogenesis. It causes damage by directly oxidizing the apolipoprotein B protein and indirectly oxidizing the lipids in the particles due to superoxide formation by the apoBNOX and its conversion into hydrogen peroxide. apoBNOX activity is inhibited by tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol and components of white wine, important components of French and Mediterranean diets, which seem to be a very good source of inhibitors of the apolipoprotein B oxidase. Agents comprising at least one naturally-occurring apoBNOX inhibitor and compositions lessen, ameliorate or treat disorders and complications resulting from cell damage caused by oxidation of apolipoprotein B.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to fortified food and dietary supplement products which may be administered to produce desirable physiological improvement. In particular, embodiments of the invention relates to the administration of products enhanced with plant products and iridoids.

Abstract: An agent for treating various kinds of diseases which contains at least one selected from the group consisting of sexual steroid hormone such as estrogen or its metabolites, its derivative, structural analogues thereof, estrogen acting substance or SERM non-feminizing estrogen (non-hormonal estrogen), and an activator of sirtuin and has a form of eye drops or eye washes, oral preparation, etc. An agent for treating eye diseases which has excellent treatment effects, reduced in side action can be provided.

Abstract: An agent for treating various kinds of diseases which contains at least one selected from the group consisting of sexual steroid hormone such as estrogen or its metabolites, its derivative, structural analogues thereof, estrogen acting substance or SERM non-feminizing estrogen (non-hormonal estrogen), and an activator of sirtuin and has a form of eye drops or eye washes, oral preparation, etc. An agent for treating eye diseases which has excellent treatment effects, reduced in side action can be provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to fortified food and dietary supplement products which may be administered to produce desirable physiological improvement. In particular, embodiments of the invention relates to the administration of products enhanced with Morinda citrifolia and iridoids.

Abstract: Compositions according to the invention comprise one or more vitamins and/or hormones and/or alpha arbutine and/or their derivatives in association with an Vitis Vinifera extract, preferably an aqueous extract, and/or one or more of its components, such as resveratrol, polyphenols and anthocyanidine, and/orionene polimers, along with one or more adjuvants and/or excipients pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable.

Abstract: The use of the polyamine known as spermidine, i.e., N-(3-aminopropyl)tetraminethylenediamine, as an active principle in the preparation of a composition for pharmaceutical or dietetic use in man for combating hair loss is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a performance assay that measures the total antioxidant activity of a composition using oxygen uptake in contrast to prior art methods that measure antioxidant capacity by indirectly measuring degradation of a fluorescent compound by following the disappearance of fluorescence. Using the performance antioxidant assay of the present invention, an antioxidant composition having synergistic activity is provided by the present inventors that includes flavonoids such as the flavonol quercetin, mixed tocopherols or tocotrienols, grape skin extract, green tea extract and bush plum. The antioxidant activity of the present composition exceeds 6,000 micromoles Trolox equivalent units per gram using the present invention.

Abstract: Edible oils are described which are extracted from dried fermented grape seeds isolated from a fermented grape pomace that has undergone fermentation, e.g., primary fermentation during wine making. The edible oils contain distinguishing flavor and fragrance chemicals evidenced by organoleptic evaluation and chemical analysis, in which these chemicals are substantially lacking in grape seed oils that have been similarly extracted from grape seeds isolated from non-fermented grape pomace.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for use as an antioxidant, such as for use as an anti-aging supplement. The composition can include a muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) pomace extract having a polyphenol content of at least 2% and trans-resveratrol from a source other than muscadine with a minimum purity of at least 5%. In an example, the ratio of muscadine pomace extract polyphenols to trans-resveratrol is in the range of 0.1/1 to 10/1 (weight to weight), thereby providing a composition with antioxidant activity. Also disclosed are methods of producing antioxidant compositions. These methods can include combining a muscadine pomace extract having a polyphenol content of at least 2% and resveratrol from a source other than muscadine with a minimum purity of at least 5% at a ratio in the range of 0.1/1 to 10/1 (weight to weight), thereby providing a composition with antioxidant activity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of producing a muscadine pomace extract. The method can include combining a bronze muscadine pomace extract with a purple muscadine pomace extract to produce a muscadine pomace extract, wherein the ratio of bronze muscadine pomace extract to purple muscadine pomace extract ranges from 0.1 to 10 (weight to weight), such as from 0.3 to 3 (weight to weight), and the muscadine pomace extract has a polyphenol content of at least 2%. Also disclosed herein is a muscadine pomace extract for use as an antioxidant, such as for use as an anti-aging supplement. The composition can include a muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) pomace extract having a polyphenol content of at least 2% and other active ingredients.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of culturing cells in vitro in order to exploit the biochemical production ability of the cells to make metabolites that are evaluated and harvested for their biological effects. Also provided are systems for evaluating extracts from such cultured cells to characterize their biological activity(s), particularly with regard to impact on health, wellbeing, longevity, DNA maintenance, mitochondrial health and/or biogenesis, and so forth. Biologically active extracts, components thereof, and compositions (such as cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations) made comprising such, are also provided.