Abstract: Multi-vitamin and mineral supplements for administration to a pregnant woman during her first, second, and third trimesters of pregnancy comprising specific regimens of a pharmaceutically acceptable calcium compound, vitamin D, folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1. The prenatal supplements are specifically tailored to maximize fetal development and maternal health during each trimester of pregnancy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new pharmacotherapeutical strategy, to an anti-stress, anti-impairment and anti-aging drug and to a process for its manufacturing. The drug has an etio-pathogenic and homeostatic action, was preclinically tested and clinically checked up in geriatric, neurologic, psychiatric and stress-dependent pathology. The drug achieves a synergistic biological, neurometabolic and cell-trophic composition, being elaborated by the association of the following active principles: a) against oxidative and catabolic stress; methionine with aminoethanol phenoxyacetates and/or aminoethyl phenoxyacetamides; b) against anabolic stress; hydroxopyrimidine carboxylates and/or oxopyrrolidine acetamides with potassium, zinc and lithium; c) vasodilative and normolipidemic; nicotinic, alcohol and/or acid, or its derivatives, with magnesium and iodine; d) energo-active and e) anti-toxic; aspartate; fructose; vitamin B1; vitamin B6; monoacid phosphate and sulfate.

Abstract: A chocolate containing dietary, vitamin, mineral and herbal supplement, and food products containing the same, for treating, preventing, alleviating or managing symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in woman. The chocolate containing supplement and food product containing the same comprises an effective amount of the following essential ingredients: kava kava and/or St. John's wort; cayenne, ginger and ginseng; chickweed and/or buchu and/or pyridoxine (vitamin B6), wild yam, vitamin and mineral supplements. Examples of food products incorporating these essential ingredients are liquid beverages such as a shake, juice or cappucino; solid snack foods such as hard candies, soft candies, gum, granola bars, chocolate bars, cookies, chocolate brownies, ice cream sandwiches or chocolate cake; and semi-solid snack foods such as ice cream, sorbet or yogurt.

Abstract: Compositions for the treatment and prevention of migraine or stress headaches wherein there is supplied a combination of potassium, magnesium and pyridoxine optionally in association with other nutrients and/or simple analgesics.

Abstract: In its broadest aspect, the present invention is directed to the discovery of immunonutritional products that are useful in reducing the immunological system suppression that results from stress. The stress may be in the form of physical exertion, mental exhaustion, disease states and the like. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a nutritional composition comprising a structured glyceride component and an antioxidant system. This nutritional composition has been shown to be highly effective in reducing immune system down regulation or dysregulation as a result of stress.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for use as a direct compression tableting agent containing carbonyl iron and a process for making the same.

Abstract: The invention is a dietary food enhancement agent for fortifying food products. The agent includes a premixed combination of Vitamin A, Vitamin B.sub.1, Vitamin B.sub.2, Vitamin B.sub.6, Vitamin B.sub.12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Biotin, Calcium, Copper, Folic Acid, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, and Zinc. Further, calcium may be supplied by a combination of calcium citrate and dicalcium phosphate, the phosphorus is supplied by a combination of dicalcium phosphate and magnesium phosphate, and the magnesium is supplied by magnesium phosphate.

Abstract: The invention relates to therapeutic formulations containing 75 to 85% by weight of a serenoa repens extract, 2 to 5% by weight of vitamin B6, 2 to 5% by weight of vitamin B3, 2 to 5% by weight of zinc salt, and 10 to 15% by weight of L-arginine. The therapeutic formulations can be used to treat male pattern baldness by topical application to the hair.

Abstract: Composition and method of using the same for preventing or treating microalbuminuria in a warm blooded animal in which the composition contains effective amounts of vitamin E, folic acid, a magnesium-releasing compound, a chromium-releasing compound and vitamin B-12.

Abstract: A composition for preventing and treating milk fever in freshening cows, and a method of administering the composition. The basic composition is a mixture of water, calcium chloride, propylene glycol, B vitamins and minerals. The calcium content is lower than conventional calcium treatments used for this purpose. The propylene glycol gives the cow an energy boost and sweetens the taste so the cow does not object to it as it does to conventional gels and liquids. The B vitamins stimulate the cow's appetite. The minerals replace minerals lost in the milk and also help the cow absorb calcium. The composition of the present invention is in a liquid form and is preferably administered using a 200-300 cc drench gun. The end of the dispensing tube of the drench gun is placed between the teeth and cheek of the cow near the receptors that stimulate the esophageal groove reflex.

Abstract: A novel phosphoric acid-amino acid complex salt is provided which manifests insolubility in a neutral or alkaline aqueous solution and solubility in an acidic aqueous solution and has a basic amino acid, an alkaline earth metal, and phosphoric acid as main components thereof. An additive composition containing the complex salt and used in a feed for ruminant mammals excels in protection in the first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant mammal and solubility in the fourth compartment of the stomach. This additive composition improves the nutrition of the feed with respect to such a basic amino acid as lysine, a substance frequently missing in the feed for ruminant mammals.

Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to the field of Public Health, including the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease which is currently the first cause of death in the American population. More specifically, the present invention concerns a total modular system of multivitamin and mineral supplementation composed of 7 distinct modules for improving public health by insuring adequate intake of micronutrients needed for disease prevention and protection against nutritional losses and deficiencies due to, for example, lifestyle factors and common inadequate dietary patterns. A module, as used herein throughout, is defined as a separate and distinct combination of vitamin-mineral and other health promoting compounds which are directed to specific target populations. The formulations of the present invention which, when combined in one capsule or tablet or as separate modules, exert a joint and enhancing effect on the major pathogenetic factors involved in the atherosclerotic process.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of enhancing lean tissue mass in a subject by administering calcium to the subject, thereby enhancing the lean tissue mass in the subject. The invention is also directed to a method of enhancing bone mineral content in a physically active subject comprising administering calcium to the subject, thereby enhancing the bone mineral content in the subject. The invention is also directed to a method of enhancing bone mineral content and of enhancing lean tissue mass in a subject comprising administering calcium to the subject, thereby enhancing the bone mineral content and enhancing the lean tissue mass in the subject. The invention is further directed to a milk-free composition for enhancing bone mineral content and/or for enhancing lean tissue mass in a physically active subject, comprising an effective amount of calcium.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a calcium rich preparation which is prepared by soaking fish scales in an acidic solution for a defined period of time. This fish scale extract can be used as food supplement to prevent or reduce the risk of bone loss or other calcium deficiencies. The calcium form in this fish scale extract can be readily absorbed by the skin.

Abstract: Multi-vitamin and mineral supplements for administration to lactating, non-lactating, and menopausal women, which comprise specific regimens of critical nutritional agents. The supplements are specifically tailored to meet nutritional requirements and maintain a woman's health during each stage of life.

Abstract: A composition and a pharmaceutical composition of lithium gamma linolenate and an anti-viral or antibiotic. A method of treating acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) with lithium gamma linolenate and zidovudine. And a method of decreasing the toxicity of an anti-viral or antibiotic including a step of administering a toxicity reducing effective amount of a composition of a lithium salt with an anti-viral or antibiotic.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an infusion preparation set (a container filled with infusion liquids) useful for preparation of an infusion liquid containing sugars, amino acids, electrolytes, a fat emulsion and vitamins. The present invention is constituted by the use of a container having two compartments which are separated from each other by a separation means, which contains an infusion liquid comprising a fat emulsion, sugars, fat-soluble vitamins and specified water-soluble vitamins in the first compartment and an infusion liquid comprising amino acids, electrolytes and other specified water-soluble vitamins in the second compartment. An infusion preparation containing sugars, amino acids, electrolytes, a fat emulsion and vitamins can be obtained easily and aseptically upon use, by simply removing a separation means and mixing the infusion liquids included in the first and second compartments.

Abstract: A calcium supplement in solid form contains calcium glycerophosphate, vitamin D and vitamin C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing nutrition to elderly patients. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition includes a protein source, a lipid source, and a carbohydrate source. Preferably, the protein source includes at least 18% of the total calories. In an embodiment, the carbohydrate source includes a source of dietary fiber including a balance of soluble to insoluble fiber ratio of approximately 1:3. Still further, the composition of the present invention also includes increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals.

Abstract: A composition for relieving stress, anxiety, grief, and depression includes GABA (gamma amino butyric acid), glutamine, glycine, magnesium, passion flower, primula officinalis, and vitamin B-6.

Abstract: The present invention features saponin containing enteral formulations for treatment of infection and inflammation. These saponin containing formulations are particularly useful in conjunction with oils rich in .omega.3 polyunsaturated fatty acids such as fish oils and flax oil but also show benefits with .omega.6 rich oils such as borage oil, black currant seed oil, canola oil and rapeseed oil. These formulations may also contain a lignan from the sesamin family.

Abstract: An anti-diarrheic product comprises a foodstuff and an anti-rotaviral agent such as human defatted fat globule membranes, the human milk macromolecular fraction, skim milk, curd, whey, the milk mucin complex, the 46 Kd app.MW glycoprotein, a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence having the rotavirus binding specificity of the 46 Kd app.MW HMFG glycoprotein or mixtures thereof. An anti-diarrheal kit comprises the anti-rotaviral agent of this invention and instructions for its use, and optionally a foodstuff. A method for inhibiting or countering rotavirus infection in mammalian cells comprises contacting the cells with an anti-rotaviral amount of the agent of this invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dietary supplements for supplementing the dietary needs of women and preventing or reducing life stage associated health risks during each of their principal adult life stages (pre-perimenopause, perimenopause and menopause, or post-menopause).

Abstract: A medical food having the below listed components is administered for several days as the sole source or as a substantial source of the daily caloric intake of a patient suffering from metabolic poisoning: 45 to 65% protein concentrate; 2.5 to 17.5% of grain syrup solids containing 50% dextran; 2.5 to 17.5% of grain syrup solids containing 50% of maltose; 3 to 12% of oil containing 20% of oleic acid, 1 to 11% medium chain triglycerides; magnesium ions; buffering agent; soluble calcium salt; ascorbic acid; 0.40 to 0.65% of .beta. carotene; D-.alpha.-tocopherol; chromium ions in the trivalent or hexavalent form, 0.008 to 0.022% glutathione, 0.08 to 0.22% N-acetylcysteine; L-lysine hydrochloride; 0.08 to 0.22% L-threonine, and 0.08 to 0.22% of L-cysteine.

Abstract: The use of 4'-iodo-4'-deoxydoxorubicin and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts in the treatment of amyloidosis is described.

Abstract: A medical food having the below listed components is administered for several days as the sole source or as a substantial source of the daily caloric intake of a patient suffering from metabolic poisoning: 45 to 65% protein concentrate; 2.5 to 17.5% of grain syrup solids containing 50% dextran; 2.5 to 17.5% of grain syrup solids containing 50% of maltose; 3 to 12% of oil containing 20% of oleic acid, 1 to 11% medium chain triglycerides; magnesium ions; buffering agent; soluble calcium salt; ascorbic acid; 0.40 to 0.65% of .beta. carotene; D-.alpha.-tocopherol; chromium ions in the trivalent or hexavalent form, 0.008 to 0.022% glutathione, 0.08 to 0.22% N-acetylcysteine; L-lysine hydrochloride; 0.08 to 0.22% L-threonine, and 0.08 to 0.22% of L-cysteine.

Abstract: Humate, a composition of primarily humic acids, carbon, and organic matter, is used as a human dietary supplement. The humate may be mixed with food, liquid drinks, or flavoring and ingested. The powder, granule, or water-soluble powder form of humate may also be mixed with other known dietary supplements such as multi-vitamins and be formed into capsules and tablets. The preferred humate is mined from the Menefee Geological Formation in Northwestern New Mexico.

Abstract: A vitamin C supplement comprising ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, niacinamide ascorbate, calcium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbate, potassium ascorbate, and sodium ascorbate which together can be administered to a human to avoid the transitory initial suppression of human NK cell activity which is present when ascorbic acid alone is administered. Also included is xylitol, lysine acetate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, ribose, cysteine, and hesperidin which further prolongs the biological activity of ascorbic acid and promotes the uptake of ascorbic acid by human tissue.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing nutrition to elderly patients. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition includes a protein source, a lipid source, and a carbohydrate source. Preferably, the protein source includes at least 18% of the total calories. In an embodiment, the carbohydrate source includes a source of dietary fiber including a balance of soluble to insoluble fiber ratio of approximately 1:3. Still further, the composition of the present invention also includes increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals.

Abstract: Method for lowering viscosity in nutritional compositions containing soy fiber by addition of gum acacia. The composition is preferably nutritionally complete and optionally contains protein, non-fiber carbohydrate, and other nutrients.

Abstract: A composition having lipase inhibiting activity is prepared by extracting defatted rice germ with water at room temperature. That composition, which is useful in preventing or treating obesity, can be incorporated into food products.

Abstract: Multi-vitamin and mineral supplements for administration to a pregnant woman during her first, second, and third trimesters of pregnancy comprising specific regimens of a pharmaceutically acceptable calcium compound, vitamin D, folic acid, vitamin B.sub.12, vitamin B.sub.6, and vitamin B.sub.1. The prenatal supplements are specifically tailored to maximize fetal development and maternal health during each trimester of pregnancy.

Abstract: A composition comprising Shilajit or an extract thereof in a vitamin and/or mineral preparation. Shilajit is a compact mass of vegetable organic matter, composed of a gummy matrix interspersed with vegetable fibres and minerals. Substances which have been identified in Shilajit include moisture, gums, albuminoids, calcium, potassium, nitrogen, silica, resin, vegetable matter, magnesium, sulphur, iron, chloride, phosphorous, iodine, glycosides, tannic acid, benzoic acid and a number of vitamins and enzymes. The invention further relates to a method to restore energetic balance or intensity, or to support or enhance a bioenergetic field in a mammal comprising administering to a mammal an effective amount of Shilajit or an extract thereof.

Abstract: The present invention features saponin containing enteral formulations for treatment of infection and inflammation. These saponin containing formulations are particularly useful in conjunction with oils rich in .omega.3 polyunsaturated fatty acids such as fish oils and flax oil but also show benefits with .omega.6 rich oils such as borage oil, black currant seed oil, canola oil and rapeseed oil. These formulations may also contain a lignan from the sesamin family.

Abstract: A regimented therapeutic method for he alleviation of arthritic conditions by orally administering a selective combination of vitamins and minerals in scheduled dosage amounts. The daily scheduled regiment involves the administration of about 25-100 mg of nicotinic acid three times per day, about 200-1000 mg of calcium ascorbate three times a day, and a single dosage form of a copper-free multivitamin with multiminerals to be taken once a day.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel generic powder base rich in fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and trace elements which can be readily admixed with specific amino acids to yield several different therapeutic products for use in nutritional support of adults/children having various inherited metabolic diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical and disinfectant compositions containing lithium salts of C.sub.18-22 polyunsaturated fatty acids. The compositions may be used in the treatment of conditions responsive to lithium and/or polyunsaturated fatty acid therapy, in parenteral alimentation or food supplements or in surface disinfection to combat transmission of viral diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral effervescent dosage forms for the administrations of an intended ingredient to children, and processes for their administration.

Abstract: Riboflavin granules contain no inactive ingredient and have a mean particle diameter of from 50 to 1,000 .mu.m are produced as described and used for preparing drugs and human and animal foods.

Abstract: Nutritional mineral supplements comprise iron compounds and calcium compounds in combination with citrates of tartrates, ascorbates, and, optionally, fructose. The tendency of calcium to inhibit the bio-availability is reduced in such compositions, so that conjoint bioavailability of these two important minerals is enhanced.

Abstract: A dietary supplement is provided for children, consisting essentially of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), Passion Flow Extract, L-taurine, and vitamin B6.

Abstract: A dietary supplement is disclosed which comprises: 3 to 8% Vitamin C by weight; 1 to 3% Vitamin E or Vitamin E acetate; and 10 to 29% of a magnesium salt of a fatty acid acyl lactylate. The magnesium salts of the fatty acid acyl lactylate are fat-soluble and permit excellent absorption of magnesium in the human body.

Abstract: Nutritional mineral supplements comprise iron compounds and calcium compounds in combination with citrates or tartrates, ascorbates, and, optionally, fructose. The tendency of calcium to inhibit the bioavailability of iron is reduced in such compositions, so that conjoint bioavailability of these two important minerals is enhanced.

Abstract: A dietary supplement is provided for children, consisting essentially of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), L-tryptophan, L-taurine, and vitamin B6.

Abstract: A dietary supplement is provided for adults, consisting essentially of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), L-tyrosine, Siberian ginseng, and vitamin B6.

Abstract: This invention concerns novel calcium normalizing compositions containing as the active agent the amino acid methionine, and/or one or more related compounds including certain metabolic precursor compounds, and novel methods employing the compositions for normalizing or controlling calcium metabolism. The compounds include the methionine hydroxy analog, the S-methyl methionine analog, and methionine compounds having the structural formula I ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable N- (mono- and dicarboxylic acid) acyl derivatives and alkyl esters thereof, where in is an integer from 1 to 3.

Abstract: A unique, chemically-defined nutrient composition is disclosed which can enable stressed, catabolic, marathon athletes to achieve superior performance. The diet provides substantially all of the essential nutrients along with flavoring aids in simple, readily available form and comprises free amino acids, vitamins, minerals and trace elements, electrolytes, simple and complex carbohydrates, and flavoring aids. This diet benefits athletes because it provides for substantially all of the nutritional requirements, allows for reproducibility and user familiarity through precise chemical definition, supplies optimal nutritional requirements during training and competition through unique tailoring to the nutritional requirements of an individual athlete, requires minimal digestive energy, and encourages maximal absorption of nutrients. A specific mixture of amino acids, carbohydrates, and flavoring aids is used to achieve superior taste.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous multivitamin/trace elements formulations stabilized by a water soluble, organic acid that contains carbon-to-carbon unsaturation and water soluble salts thereof selected from the group consisting of maleic acid, fumaric acid, maleamic acid and acrylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing nutrition to elderly patients. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition includes a protein source, a lipid source, and a carbohydrate source. Preferably, the protein source includes at least 18% of the total calories. In an embodiment, the carbohydrate source includes a source of dietary fiber including a balance of soluble to insoluble fiber ratio of approximately 1:3. Still further, the composition of the present invention also includes increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing nutrition to elderly patients. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition includes a protein source, a lipid source, and a carbohydrate source. Preferably, the protein source includes at least 18% of the total calories. In an embodiment, the carbohydrate source includes a source of dietary fiber including a balance of soluble to insoluble fiber ratio of approximately 1:3. Still further, the composition of the present invention also includes increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals.