The present invention involves a method of treating pain. The method treats a patient having post-operative pain or chemotherapy induced neuropathic pain, and it involves a) assessing the patient to determine if they are experiencing post-operative pain or chemotherapy induced neuropathic pain, and if such pain is diagnosed; b) administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of an agonist for the nuclear receptor subfamily 4, group A, member 1 (NR4A1). In one embodiment, the agonist is selected from the group consisting of Cytosporone B, Ethyl 2-[2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-(1-octanoyl)-phenyl] acetate (TMPA), 1,3,7-trihydroxy-2,4-diprenylxanthone (CCE9), 1-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-nonan-1-one (THPN), DIM-C-pPhOCH3 (C-DIM-5), 1,1-bis(3′-indolyl)-1-(phenyl)methane (DIM-C-Ph) and 1,1-bis(3′-indolyl)-1-(p-anisyl)methane (DIM-C-pPhOCH.sub.3).

The present invention involves a method of treating pain. The method treats a patient having post-operative pain or chemotherapy induced neuropathic pain, and it involves a) assessing the patient to determine if they are experiencing post-operative pain or chemotherapy induced neuropathic pain, and if such pain is diagnosed; b) administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of an agonist for the nuclear receptor subfamily 4, group A, member 1 (NR4A1). In one embodiment, the agonist is selected from the group consisting of Cytosporone B, Ethyl 2-[2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-(1-octanoyl)-phenyl] acetate (TMPA), 1,3,7-trihydroxy-2,4-diprenylxanthone (CCE9), 1-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-nonan-1-one (THPN), DIM-C-pPhOCH3 (C-DIM-5), 1,1-bis(3′-indolyl)-1-(phenyl)methane (DIM-C-Ph) and 1,1-bis(3′-indolyl)-1-(p-anisyl)methane (DIM-C-pPhOCH.sub.3).

Dietary supplements, nutraceutical compositions, medical foods, animal feeds, and pharmaceutical compositions for treating osteoarthritis and other osteo-articular conditions involving neuropathy and associated symptoms. A synergistic composition containing a high dose range of agmatine and acceptable salts thereof and in combination with other active ingredients having salutary effects in treating osteoarthritis and other osteo-articular conditions involving neuropathy and associated symptoms. The composition prepared with excipients and compatible carriers, including but not limited to, powders, tablets, capsules, controlled release carriers, lozenges and chewable preparations, liquid suspensions, suspensions in an edible supporting matrix or foodstuff and oral rehydration solution to facilitate consumption.

Dietary supplements, nutraceutical compositions, medical foods, animal feeds, and pharmaceutical compositions for treating osteoarthritis and other osteo-articular conditions involving neuropathy and associated symptoms. A synergistic composition containing a high dose range of agmatine and acceptable salts thereof and in combination with other active ingredients having salutary effects in treating osteoarthritis and other osteo-articular conditions involving neuropathy and associated symptoms. The composition prepared with excipients and compatible carriers, including but not limited to, powders, tablets, capsules, controlled release carriers, lozenges and chewable preparations, liquid suspensions, suspensions in an edible supporting matrix or foodstuff and oral rehydration solution to facilitate consumption.

The present invention relates to a process for the production of a homogenous mixture of two or more branched chain keto acids wherein in a first step, two or more free keto acids are mixed, and in a second step, the mixed keto acids are co-crystallized with one or more alkaline earth metal salts, and foodstuff, food supplement or pharmaceutical products containing a mixture of branched-chain keto acids for supporting muscle structure, increasing muscle performance and improving general wellbeing with simultaneous relief of nitrogen detoxification metabolism by reduced nitrogen supply compared to the intake of the corresponding amino acids and an improved nitrogen metabolism in the body.

The present invention relates to a process for the production of a homogenous mixture of two or more branched chain keto acids wherein in a first step, two or more free keto acids are mixed, and in a second step, the mixed keto acids are co-crystallized with one or more alkaline earth metal salts, and foodstuff, food supplement or pharmaceutical products containing a mixture of branched-chain keto acids for supporting muscle structure, increasing muscle performance and improving general wellbeing with simultaneous relief of nitrogen detoxification metabolism by reduced nitrogen supply compared to the intake of the corresponding amino acids and an improved nitrogen metabolism in the body.

A nutritional health supplement is provided for the brain. In one exemplary embodiment, a nutritional health supplement comprises a first neuroprotective agent having antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptic, anti-autophagic, and anti-cerebral edema properties, and having calcium-induced apoptotic signaling-inhibiting properties; a second neuroprotective agent having glutamate-mediated excitotoxicity-mitigating and calcium influx-mitigating properties and having antioxidant and blood-brain barrier protecting properties; a third neuroprotective agent that is a precursor for glutathione synthesis and has calcium influx-mitigating and anti-oxidative stress mediating properties and that augments the first neuroprotective agent's calcium-induced apoptotic signaling-inhibiting properties and anti-cerebral edema properties and the second neuroprotective agent's antioxidant properties; a NAD+ precursor that augments the first neuroprotective agent's anti-apoptotic properties, the second neuroprotective agent's glutamate-mediated excitotoxicity-mitigating and blood-brain barrier protecting properties, and the third neuroprotective agent's calcium influx-mitigating and anti-oxidative stress mediating properties. The second neuroprotective agent augments the third neuroprotective agent's calcium influx-reducing property.

A nutritional health supplement is provided for the brain. In one exemplary embodiment, a nutritional health supplement comprises a first neuroprotective agent having antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptic, anti-autophagic, and anti-cerebral edema properties, and having calcium-induced apoptotic signaling-inhibiting properties; a second neuroprotective agent having glutamate-mediated excitotoxicity-mitigating and calcium influx-mitigating properties and having antioxidant and blood-brain barrier protecting properties; a third neuroprotective agent that is a precursor for glutathione synthesis and has calcium influx-mitigating and anti-oxidative stress mediating properties and that augments the first neuroprotective agent's calcium-induced apoptotic signaling-inhibiting properties and anti-cerebral edema properties and the second neuroprotective agent's antioxidant properties; a NAD+ precursor that augments the first neuroprotective agent's anti-apoptotic properties, the second neuroprotective agent's glutamate-mediated excitotoxicity-mitigating and blood-brain barrier protecting properties, and the third neuroprotective agent's calcium influx-mitigating and anti-oxidative stress mediating properties. The second neuroprotective agent augments the third neuroprotective agent's calcium influx-reducing property.

The invention discloses a composition and method for therapeutically managing a demyelinated disorder through remyelination. The invention includes a composition comprising Withaferin A and Bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC), and a pharmaceutically or nutraceutically acceptable excipients, which can be effectively formulated as tablets and capsules. The invention also covers use of composition for effectively managing a demyelinated disorder through remyelination.

Beta-hydroxybutyric acid compositions for oral delivery are substantially free of beta-hydroxybutyrate salts and are effective in rapidly raising blood ketone levels without causing acute acidosis or gastrointestinal (GI) distress when consumed in sufficiently dilute form and/or as a gel or suspension. By excluding beta-hydroxybutyrate salts (e.g., less than 1% by weight) containing alkali or alkaline earth metal ions, beta-hydroxybutyric acid solutions, gels, or suspensions can deliver exogenous ketone bodies without significantly altering electrolyte balance. Although aqueous beta-hydroxybutyric acid solutions are moderately acidic with a pH of about 3.5 to 4, when diluted with sufficient water, the water acts as a pseudo buffering agent that offsets otherwise harsh acidic effects when consumed orally. Gels and suspensions can also ameliorate acidic effects by partially encapsulating the beta-hydroxybutyric acid. Beta-hydroxybutyric acid can be enriched with the R- or the S-enantiomer, a racemic mixture, pure R-beta-hydroxybutyric acid, or pure S-beta-hydroxybutyric acid.