摘要:
The present invention relates to a composition, and methods of using the composition, for minimizing the harmful effects associated with alcohol consumption. The composition includes a plurality of ingredients, which when combined, have the unexpected effect of increasing one or more metabolic pathways in the individual. As the metabolic rate is increased, alcohol is burned off, or utilized as energy source, and occurs at a considerably much faster rate than under normal physiological means. It is believed that the composition may have an effect on the brain causing it to increase metabolic rates. By administering the composition to an inebriated individual, the rate at which a person sobers up, occurs at a faster rate than would occur under normal physiological time frames.
摘要:
The present invention provides methods for improving cognitive function, improving mood, and decreasing aggression in a normal adult subject, and in a subject having symptoms characteristic of a neurological disorder, by administration of a nutriceutical formulation of the invention to the subject. The invention additionally features methods of treating neurological disorders, depression, and aggression using nutriceutical formulations. Nutriceutical compositions and formulations for use in the methods of the invention, and kits containing nutriceutical compositions and formulations, are also provided.
摘要:
The invention relates to the field of food compositions and their use. In particular compositions comprising at least 15 En % protein and pantothenic acid, or equivalents thereof, are provided, which are suitable for stimulating appetite.
摘要:
A nutritional supplement for enhancing mitochondrial function, reducing age-associated DNA damage, protecting against age-associated deterioration in cognition and hearing loss and many other common deleterious changes that occur with the normal aging process is provided. The supplement includes nutritionally effective amounts of at least two components selected from the group consisting of acetyl-L-carnitine, N-acetyl cysteine, resveratrol, lecithin, and lipoic acid with the proviso that lipoic acid and acetyl-L-carnitine are not administered within the same supplement. In particular embodiments, resveratrol is present from 45 to 1000 mg in combination with one of: 600 to 3000 mg acetyl-L-carnitine, 250 to 2000 mg N-acetyl cysteine, 200 to 2000 mg lecithin, and 100 to 750 mg alpha-lipoic acid. The nutritional supplement of the present invention is preferably taken on a daily basis.
摘要:
A composition for improving the health of a subject in a manner comparable to a bowl of homemade chicken soup is provided. The composition may include n-acetyl cysteine, vitamin C, and one or more carotenoids. The composition may be designed for oral consumption in a variety of dosage forms. The composition may be delivered utilizing a portable all-in-one delivery system. The delivery system may include an interconnected two piece bottle cap that together define a storage chamber that may hold the composition, and a bottle with a solvent connected to the interconnected two-piece bottle cap. The interconnected two-piece bottle cap may be in a locked or in an open state. The composition may be released into the solvent when the two-piece bottle cap interconnection is in the open state. The two-piece bottle cap may further include a delivery mechanism that switches the two-piece bottle cap interconnection from the closed state to the open state.
摘要:
A novel dietary supplement is featured which can benefit individuals suffering from various conditions such as nutritional deficiencies, vitamin deficiencies, aging, cancer, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, and stroke.
摘要:
The invention relates to nutritional compositions and methods of using these compositions for the treatment of renal disease. More particularly, the invention discloses compositions of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and/or proteins in amounts that can be used to supplement the nutritional deficiencies observed in patients afflicted with renal disease, renal insufficiency, or end-stage renal disease. The compositions of the invention can also be used as nutritional supplements for patients undergoing dialysis therapy or for patients on a restricted diet. In addition, the compositions can be used in combination or alone as a method of treating or managing a subject in the various stages of chronic renal disease, or throughout disease progression.
摘要:
The present invention provides uses of multi-nutrient supplements to rescue aberrant biochemical pathways and reduce birth defect caused by maternal diabetes. Choice of supplements is based on the ability of each supplement to correct the following hyperglycemia-associated abnormalities: increased reactive oxygen species generation, abnormal membrane phospholipid metabolism, and decreased glutathione synthesis.