There are disclosed an antioxidant agent, an antisaccharification agent, a neurite outgrowth promoting agent, and a cognitive function improving agent, which contain propolis and a ginkgo leaf extract as active ingredients.

The present invention relates to compositions for fortifying food and/or beverages with iron. More specifically, the present invention relates to compositions comprising Fe(III), phytic acid, a hydrolysed protein and an acidity regulator, which provide stable and soluble sources of iron for fortifying food and/or beverages.

The present invention relates to an antioxidant composition and, more specifically, to an antioxidant composition including a Sargassum serratifolium extract or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient, in which the antioxidant composition is a useful material (substance) that can be added to medicines, cosmetics, foods, animal feeds, and the like. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating eye diseases, a food composition for alleviating eye diseases, and a health functional food, each of which includes a Sargassum serratifolium extract or a compound separated therefrom as an active ingredient.

The present invention relates to an antioxidant composition and, more specifically, to an antioxidant composition including a Sargassum serratifolium extract or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient, in which the antioxidant composition is a useful material (substance) that can be added to medicines, cosmetics, foods, animal feeds, and the like. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating eye diseases, a food composition for alleviating eye diseases, and a health functional food, each of which includes a Sargassum serratifolium extract or a compound separated therefrom as an active ingredient.

The invention provides ingestible particles comprising a water-swellable or water-soluble polymeric component, a lipid component, and optionally an amino acid, a vitamin and/or a micro-nutrient. The polymeric component may be embedded in the lipid component. The particle may further comprise an inert core and/or an outer layer which rapidly disintegrates after oral ingestion. The invention further provides methods for preparing the ingestible particles and uses thereof.

The invention provides ingestible particles comprising a water-swellable or water-soluble polymeric component, a lipid component, and optionally an amino acid, a vitamin and/or a micro-nutrient. The polymeric component may be embedded in the lipid component. The particle may further comprise an inert core and/or an outer layer which rapidly disintegrates after oral ingestion. The invention further provides methods for preparing the ingestible particles and uses thereof.

The present invention provides nutritional supplements comprising alginate, preferably in combination with pectin, which will form hydrogels in the stomach when exposed to the low pH of the gastric juice. The formation of a hydrogel will lead to delayed release of sugars and other active ingredients in the stomach. The nutritional supplements can comprise high concentrations of sugars and complex carbohydrates without causing unwanted gastrointestinal symptoms.

The present invention provides nutritional supplements comprising alginate, preferably in combination with pectin, which will form hydrogels in the stomach when exposed to the low pH of the gastric juice. The formation of a hydrogel will lead to delayed release of sugars and other active ingredients in the stomach. The nutritional supplements can comprise high concentrations of sugars and complex carbohydrates without causing unwanted gastrointestinal symptoms.

A composition contains at least one probiotic or enzyme selected from the group consisting of (i) a probiotic having β-glycosidase activity or a β-glycosidase, (ii) a probiotic having esterase activity or an esterase, (iii) a probiotic having both β-glycosidase activity and esterase activity or an enzyme having both β-glycosidase activity and esterase activity, (iv) a first probiotic having β-glycosidase activity and a second probiotic having esterase activity, (v) a probiotic having β-glycosidase activity and an esterase, (vi) a β-glycosidase and a probiotic having esterase activity and (vii) a β-glycosidase and an esterase. The at least one probiotic can form one or more of oleuropein aglycone, elenolic acid, hydroxytyrosol acetate or hydroxytyrosol from oleuropein. The composition can comprise oleuropein. The composition can be for treating or preventing impaired mobility in an older adult; stimulating bone formation and/or inhibiting bone resorption; treating or preventing synovitis in an individual in need or at risk thereof or treating or preventing articular cartilage degradation subsequent to synovitis in an individual having or recovering from synovitis; or preventing or treating cartilage breakdown.

A method of improving at least one of the following in an individual: lean mass, muscle strength, cognition, systemic inflammation levels, blood cholesterol levels, blood triglyceride levels and glucose tolerance is provided, comprising administering to the individual a multi-nutrient composition a protein, creatine, vitamin D, calcium and an n-3 fatty acid.