The present invention relates to hemp products, such as sprouted hemp seed products, and methods for producing the same. The methods preserve the nutritional values of hemp seeds prior to processing.

Described herein is a method for reducing tumor volume in a subject, the method including the steps of administering a cancer treatment (administration of at least one chemotherapeutic agent and/or application of radiation) to the subject in conjunction with the administration of choline, a choline metabolite, a choline precursor molecule, or a combination thereof. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to a method for enhancing cognitive response in a subject during cancer treatment, the method including the steps of administering cancer treatment (administration of at least one chemotherapeutic agent and/or application of radiation) to the subject in conjunction with the administration of choline, a choline metabolite, a choline precursor molecule, or a combination thereof. In still another aspect, choline, a choline metabolite, a choline precursor molecule, or a combination thereof can be administered in the form of a choline-enriched diet, a choline supplement, or a combination thereof. In some aspects, the method also enhances the effectiveness of chemotherapy.

A health food for promotion of quality of sleepy and metabolism, comprises the following components with a weight ratio of: 44.93 Milligrams ±25% of Magnesium (Mg), 3.8 Milligrams (±25%) of Zinc (Zn), 40 Micrograms (±25%) of Selenium (Se) and 40 Micrograms (±25%) of Chromium (Cr). Magnesium has the effect to promote ability of cardiovascular disease prevention; zinc can increase the power of mitochondria and enhance the power of metabolism, selenium serves to reduce risks of suffering from cancers and suppress the probability of infection of RNA virus, and Chromium has the effect of reduction of type 2 diabetes. A combination of above mentioned components has the overall effect of promotion of sleep quality, reduction of demand of sleep and increase abilities of diseases preventions.

This invention provides a peptide consisting of (i) the amino acid sequence LSSTQAQQSY (SEQ ID NO: 1), (ii) the amino acid sequence LSSTQAQQSW (SEQ ID NO: 6), or (iii) the amino acid sequence LSSTQAQQSF (SEQ ID NO: 7).

An oligopeptide with anti-inflammatory activity, a preparation method, and an application thereof are provided, belonging to the field of biotechnology. An amino acid sequence of the oligopeptide is shown as SEQ ID NO:1. The preparation method includes: digesting a wheat germ protein through a simulated gastrointestinal tract to obtain protein digestion products; separating the protein digestion products by ultrafiltration membranes to obtain components I (>3 kDa), II (1˜3 kDa), and III (<1 kDa), screening the components to obtain III as an anti-inflammatory active component, and finally identifying the oligopeptide by LC-MS/MS polypeptide. The oligopeptide has strong anti-inflammatory activity, is derived from the wheat germ protein, has the characteristics of safety, high efficiency, simple preparation method, good repeatability, has broad prospects in food, medicine, and other fields, and can be applied to preparations of medicines or functional foods for preventing and treating enteritis.

The present invention provides an edible blended vegetable oil for reducing blood lipids and cholesterol. The trace elements in the edible blended vegetable oil include 15-300 mg/kg of polyphenols, 290-1700 mg/kg of β-sitosterol, 260-1500 mg/kg of campesterol, 150-1000 mg/kg of stigmasterol, 140-600 mg/kg of squalene, 50-160 mg/kg of parkerol, 40-120 mg/kg of γ-tocotrienol. The prepared edible blended vegetable oil of the present invention can achieve the effect of reducing blood lipids and cholesterol through a synergistic effect within the trace elements and a reasonable ratio within fatty acids. It is suitable for people with different health needs and has a broad market prospect and application value.

Methods of decreasing muscle atrophy and/or promoting muscle regeneration in a subject at risk of muscle atrophy comprise orally administering a nutritional composition comprising at least one of protein, fat and carbohydrate, and bovine milk-isolated exosomes comprising intact exosomes. In specific embodiments, the subject suffers from malnutrition, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), cancer, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), or a burn injury, or has undergone clinical corticosteroid treatment.

The present invention provides food products, nutritional programs, and methods for meeting nutritional needs of subjects with dementia and related cognitive disorders. In one embodiment, the invention provides a food product comprising a reversibly sealed container and a soup, wherein the soup is in the container and comprises a total volume of 200-2000 mls, a vegetable or meat component, 300 to 2500 calories, a macronutrient caloric distribution comprising: 20-80% fat, 10-45% protein, and 10-65% carbohydrate, about 2% to about 40% medium chain triglycerides, omega 3 fatty acids in an amount of 100 to 2000 mg and less than 20 solid food particles having a volume greater than about 20 cm.sup.3. Such food products, when administered to affected subjects, can positively impact (i) nutritional status; (ii) quality of life; (iii) disease course; (v) the demand for assistance from a care giver; (vi) subject compliance with a nutritional plan using the food product, and (vii) ease of monitoring compliance by the caregiver for verification.

The present invention relates to the technical field of foods and additives that are derived from edible plants. Particularly, the present invention relates to a method for obtaining a product rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber and other nutrients from byproducts of edible plants such as dehydrated pulps and juices derived from fruits and vegetables, obtaining thus a first liquid product (first liquid phase), a second liquid product (second liquid phase), and a first and second solid phases, all of them with multiple beneficial health properties. One of the main effects observed when an individual consumes these products, is a normalization in the levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, and HDL, and the body weight of this individual is maintained even when under a regime of fat diet.

The present disclosure provides a nutritional formula comprising alpha-lactalbumin enriched whey protein concentrate; beta-casein enriched milk protein; mildly hydrolyzed milk protein; osteopontin; lactoferrin; oleic acid-palmitic acid-oleic acid triglyceride, wherein palmitic acid is at the SN-2 position of the glycerol backbone of the triglyceride; lactose, wherein the lactose is reduced lactose; lutein; docosahexanoic acid; arachidonic acid; galactooligosaccharides; and polydextrose. The provided nutritional formulas may be useful in providing nutrition and/or promoting postnatal development of a subject (e.g., promoting postnatal development of an infant's gastrointestinal functions, nutrient absorption, immune system development, etc.). Also provided are powder forms, reconstituted formulas, kits, methods, and uses that include or involve a nutritional formula described herein.