Abstract: A method for promoting weight loss and/or lowering blood glucose comprises an active material which may be cinnamon, an extract of cinnamon, or a derivative of a cinnamon extract. The active material may be utilized in combination with further active ingredients.

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 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: The invention presents nutritional supplements with anti influenza activities. In a preferred embodiment, the invention features administration to a subject an effective dose of a nutritional supplement that includes a combination of all or some of the following ingredients licorice, quercetin, green tea, cinnamon, propolis, and selenium.

Abstract: A nutritional composition, the consumption of which provides a method for increasing creatine accumulation, building muscle size, increasing thermogenesis, reducing body fat mass leading to weight loss and/or improving muscular definition. The nutritional composition may include an aqueous solution of cinnamon and creatine. In addition, the nutritional composition may also include alpha lipoic acid. A method of manufacturing the nutritional composition is also provided.

Abstract: A weight loss product comprises a mixture of Alchemilla vulgaris, Olea europaea, Cuminum cyminum, and Mentha longiflora (in the weight proportion 12:10:5:4), to which additional ingredients have been added to increase weight loss efficacy.

Abstract: Disclosed is a safe substance which can inhibit the activity of aromatase (an enzyme capable of converting androgen into estrogen) to thereby effectively treat and/or prevent a sex hormone-dependent disease such as breast cancer occurring in a female person after menopause, as well as a climacteric disorder in a male person and metabolic syndrome caused by the accumulation of a visceral fat. Specifically disclosed is a therapeutic and/or prophylactic agent for a sex hormone-dependent disease, which is characterized by comprising at least one herbal extract selected from the group consisting of “Kokeiten” (golden root), prunella spike, sweet hydrangea leaf, milk thistle, a jasmine tea, “Bokusoku” (a bark of Quercus acutissima or a closely related plant thereof), “Tencha” (sweet tea), “Karensou” (Eclipta prostrata), “Youbaihi” (a bark of Myrica rubra Sie b. et Zucc.), French maritime pine, betel palm, asparagus, “Rouro” (a root of Rhaponticum unifloru m DC.

Abstract: The invention describes a nutraceutical composition and method for preventing/treating cancer comprised of A) quinones (2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone, thymoquinone, tocopherolquinone) B) compounds capable of maximizing oxidative mitochondrial function preferably riboflavin, FAD, FMN, 6,7-Dimethyl-8-(1-D-ribityl)lumazine, ribitol, 5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole, tetrahydrobiopterin, vitamin B1, lipoic acid, biotin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, B3, C and pantothenate C) lactic acid dehydrogenase inhibitors; 2?,3,4?5,7-pentahydroxyflavone, epigallocatechin gallate, quercetin, citric acid, rosemary, black walnut, clove, nutmeg, licorice root, coriander, cinnamon, ginger root, myrrh gum and green tea D) alkalizing agents: aloe vera, chlorella, wheat grass, apple cider vinegar, burdock root, kudzu root, alfalfa, barley grass, spirulina, parsley leaf, calcium, magnesium, potassium or bicarbonate salts E) potent tumoricidal herbs; gromwell root, wild yam, beth root, teasel root, balm of gilead bud, frankince