A nutritional supplement composition that enhances the incorporation of calcium and other bone building elements in bone and that prevents bone breakdown, specifically due to the chronic metabolic acidosis that the typical Western diet generates each day. The transcription factor NFKB (Nuclear Factor Kappa B), which underlies some of this physiology, has also been shown to adversely affect fat metabolism. The enzymatic protein complex, AMP Kinase (Adenosine Monophosphate Kinase), a key regulator of energy metabolism, has been shown to reverse the effects of excessive NFKB activity on bone and fat metabolism. The novel nutrients modulate nutrient partitioning and fat metabolism in a human or animal so as to increase oxidation of fat, decrease storage of fat and promote increased storage of glycogen. They are composed of one or more of nutrients selected from the group consisting of Hesperidin, Berberine, Epigallocatechin 3-Gallate (EGCG), Resveratrol, Curcumin, Ginsenosides, Gingerols, Hispidulin, Honokiol, Magnolol and Quercetin. A method for modulating nutrient partitioning in a human involves orally or parenterally administering the aforementioned composition to the human or animal, preferably on a daily basis, for a therapeutically effective period of time. Preferably, the method further involves having the recipient follow a specific dietary regimen wherein the glycemic index is less than 60 and the daily calorie consumption from carbohydrates is less than about 50% and the daily calorie consumption from protein is at least about 20%. Optionally, the method further involves an exercise program, a stress reduction program and/or a blood donation program.

A method of forming a pet chew, comprising supplying Miscanthus grass; supplying at least one polymer; combining the Miscanthus grass and the at least one polymer to form a polymeric composition containing the Miscanthus grass; and forming the pet chew of the polymeric composition containing the Miscanthus grass. A pet chew containing Miscanthus grass is also disclosed.

A method of forming a pet chew, comprising supplying Miscanthus grass; supplying at least one polymer; combining the Miscanthus grass and the at least one polymer to form a polymeric composition containing the Miscanthus grass; and forming the pet chew of the polymeric composition containing the Miscanthus grass. A pet chew containing Miscanthus grass is also disclosed.

A composition for protecting liver, protecting intestines and enhancing immunity for freshwater fish is disclosed, including the following raw materials in parts by weight: 15˜27 parts of Andrographis herba, 18˜22 parts of Isatidis folium, 10˜15 parts of Polygonum hydropiper, 8˜12 parts of Rheum palmatum L., and 8˜12 parts of Galla chinensis. And the preparation and the application of the composition are disclosed. The composition of the disclosure has the effect of resisting bacteria, scavenge free radicals, clearing heat, detoxifying, preventing and treating enteritis and the like, which can effectively improve the immunity of the freshwater fish and ensure the health of the organism.

A composition for protecting liver, protecting intestines and enhancing immunity for freshwater fish is disclosed, including the following raw materials in parts by weight: 15˜27 parts of Andrographis herba, 18˜22 parts of Isatidis folium, 10˜15 parts of Polygonum hydropiper, 8˜12 parts of Rheum palmatum L., and 8˜12 parts of Galla chinensis. And the preparation and the application of the composition are disclosed. The composition of the disclosure has the effect of resisting bacteria, scavenge free radicals, clearing heat, detoxifying, preventing and treating enteritis and the like, which can effectively improve the immunity of the freshwater fish and ensure the health of the organism.

The present invention relates to a system and a method of manufacturing a feed product for farmed animals in an aquaculture environment, including but not limited to fish, shrimps, and crabs. The method of manufacturing the aquaculture feed comprising the steps of providing and contacting water, a fatty acid component, a protein source, and a feed stabiliser, and a suspension is formed. The feed stabiliser has a setting condition represented by a setting component. The feed stabiliser is contacted with the water at an activation condition, and the concentration of the setting component in the shaped suspension is increased to the setting condition of the feed stabiliser to obtain the aquaculture feed.

The present invention relates to a system and a method of manufacturing a feed product for farmed animals in an aquaculture environment, including but not limited to fish, shrimps, and crabs. The method of manufacturing the aquaculture feed comprising the steps of providing and contacting water, a fatty acid component, a protein source, and a feed stabiliser, and a suspension is formed. The feed stabiliser has a setting condition represented by a setting component. The feed stabiliser is contacted with the water at an activation condition, and the concentration of the setting component in the shaped suspension is increased to the setting condition of the feed stabiliser to obtain the aquaculture feed.

The present disclosure relates to edible animal chews. Embodiment disclosed include an edible animal chew and processes for producing an edible animal chew comprising at least two extruded layers, wherein at least one extruded layer comprises: animal skin protein, wherein the animal skin is porcine or bovine, animal fat, wherein the animal fat is porcine or bovine, and soybean protein, wherein there is an air-gap between at least a portion of the at least two extruded layers, and a processes for forming an edible animal chew.

There is provided a method of manufacturing a dry pet food, comprising receiving (10) unprocessed meat, grinding (11, 14) the unprocessed meat, forming (15) the ground meat into a slab or a plurality of strips, passing (16) the formed meat through a steam cooker and cutting (17) the meat into chunks, and drying out (18, 19) the chunks.

There is provided a method of manufacturing a dry pet food, comprising receiving (10) unprocessed meat, grinding (11, 14) the unprocessed meat, forming (15) the ground meat into a slab or a plurality of strips, passing (16) the formed meat through a steam cooker and cutting (17) the meat into chunks, and drying out (18, 19) the chunks.