An aqueous solution comprising (a) one or more mono-, di- and/or oligosaccharides and (b) a methylcellulose, wherein the methylcellulose has anhydroglucose units joined by 1-4 linkages wherein hydroxy groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that s23/s26 is 0.36 or less, is produced by i) mixing the methylcellulose with an aqueous liquid comprising one or more mono-, di- and/or oligosaccharides at a shear rate of at least 1000 s.sup.−1 or ii) mixing one or more mono-, di- and/or oligosaccharides with the methylcellulose and/or an aqueous liquid before, simultaneously with or after mixing the methylcellulose with the aqueous liquid at a shear rate of at least 1000 s.sup.−1.

The present invention is directed to a method of replacing collagen broken down during physical activity using a novel dietary supplement. The supplement composition of the present invention comprises collagen, glutamine, taurine, and, optionally, the nine essential amino acids. The uptake of collagen is enhanced using this combination of components to levels substantially near the pre-workout levels.

A method of treatment of a neurodegenerative disease which is associated with a decline in mitochondrial activity, includes administering to a person in need of such treatment at least one of Glycolic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, and D-lactic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof.

The present invention presents new and innovative methods and systems for personalized, realtime diet and lifestyle recommendations for users that are seeking to improve their own fertility. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to novel methods and systems for personalized dietary recommendations for improving fertility in individuals, especially men, with sperm conditions such as reduced sperm count, impaired sperm motility, abnormal sperm morphology and reduced sperm quantity.

An appetite-suppressing composition is characterized by comprising, as an active component, the liquid component derived from Indian mulberry (Morinda citrifolia). The solution is the liquid component extracted from fermented Indian mulberry fruits, which includes the residual liquid containing the >3,000 component and the filtrated liquid containing the <3,000 component. Considerably, provided is the food that possesses the appetite-suppressing composition without showing the non-specific effect on appetite suppression.

A method for treating autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases includes a step of identifying a subject having a gastrointestinal autoimmune/inflammatory disease. A fasting mimicking diet (FMD) is administered to the subject for a first time period.

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating cancer with nutritionally modified diets and/or dialysis treatment, such as through amino acid depletion of one or more nonessential amino acids. In some aspects, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating obesity with such modified diets and/or dialysis treatment. Furthermore, in some aspects, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating renal disease with such modified diets and/or dialysis treatment.

A weight loss composition including banaba leaf extract, apple fruit extract, Rhodiola root extract, zinc chelate, and magnesium chelate are described. The weight loss composition may further include gardenia fruit extract, chromium chelate, Salacia extract, berberine, inositol, or mixtures thereof. Embodiments are also directed to a bulk food product and a weight management plan, which may be used in conjunction with the weight loss composition. Embodiments are also directed to kits and methods of use for treating or preventing obesity, promoting weight loss, and improving insulin resistance.

Provided herein are methods and compositions for use in the treatment of depression, anxiety or a depressive or anxiety-related disorder. Embodiments describe the administration of orotic acid or a salt thereof, or the administration of one or more probiotic microorganisms, or administration of a combination of orotic acid or a salt thereof and one or more probiotic microorganisms.

The present invention relates to a composition, containing, as an active ingredient, high-hardness mineral water prepared from salty underground water or deep-sea water, for preventing or alleviating a decrease in blood pressure or symptoms related thereto. According to the present invention, the high-hardness mineral water prepared from salty underground water or deep-sea water, especially, prevents a rapid decrease in blood pressure or mitigates the degree of decrease in blood pressure, during or after exercise, and thus can be used to prevent or alleviate symptoms related to a rapid decrease in blood pressure during or after exercise.