A method for treatment of constipation and other ailments of the gastrointestinal system includes administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition over a sufficient period of time that results in the production of nitric oxide in gastrointestinal cells and ultimately has beneficial results in treating constipation and other ailments of the gastrointestinal system. The composition comprises ginger or a ginger derivative, muira puama, and paullinia cupana that stimulates nitric oxide in gastrointestinal cells to increase NO and improve bowel functioning thereof.

A method for treatment of constipation and other ailments of the gastrointestinal system includes administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition over a sufficient period of time that results in the production of nitric oxide in gastrointestinal cells and ultimately has beneficial results in treating constipation and other ailments of the gastrointestinal system. The composition comprises ginger or a ginger derivative, muira puama, and paullinia cupana that stimulates nitric oxide in gastrointestinal cells to increase NO and improve bowel functioning thereof.

Compositions comprising from about 40 weight parts to about 1000 weight parts of a botanical nitrate source; from about 20 weight parts to about 500 weight parts of a botanical source of nitrite reduction activity; and from about 4 weight parts to about 100 weight parts of a nitrite salt. Use of said composition in methods of reducing triglycerides or reducing C-reactive protein levels are also provided.

Compositions comprising from about 40 weight parts to about 1000 weight parts of a botanical nitrate source; from about 20 weight parts to about 500 weight parts of a botanical source of nitrite reduction activity; and from about 4 weight parts to about 100 weight parts of a nitrite salt. Use of said composition in methods of reducing triglycerides or reducing C-reactive protein levels are also provided.

A pre-workout coffee creamer composition including a powdered workout supplement in the form of a non-dairy creamer which may be added to coffee or tea to deliver nutrients orally to boost energy. The non-dairy creamer includes a mixture of creatine, Beta-alanine, L-arginine, at least one flavoring agent, at least one B vitamin, Taurine, Tyrosine, electrolytes, and a sweetener. The composition may be provided in a powdered or liquid form. The non-dairy creamer may further include caffeine.

A pre-workout coffee creamer composition including a powdered workout supplement in the form of a non-dairy creamer which may be added to coffee or tea to deliver nutrients orally to boost energy. The non-dairy creamer includes a mixture of creatine, Beta-alanine, L-arginine, at least one flavoring agent, at least one B vitamin, Taurine, Tyrosine, electrolytes, and a sweetener. The composition may be provided in a powdered or liquid form. The non-dairy creamer may further include caffeine.

An inventive nutritional supplement for increased Ca absorption is disclosed. The inventive nutritional supplement incorporates Ca in combination with specified amounts of L-Arginine and L-Lysine. The inventive nutritional supplement may also include Copper, Zinc, Manganese and Vitamin D3 as specified herein.

An inventive nutritional supplement for increased Ca absorption is disclosed. The inventive nutritional supplement incorporates Ca in combination with specified amounts of L-Arginine and L-Lysine. The inventive nutritional supplement may also include Copper, Zinc, Manganese and Vitamin D3 as specified herein.

A composition for fortifying food and/or beverages comprising a complex of Fe(III), phytic acid and an amino compound selected from the group consisting of ammonium hydroxide; ammonium carbonate; ammonium phosphate dibasic; ammonium sodium phosphate dibasic and triammonium phosphate.

A composition for fortifying food and/or beverages comprising a complex of Fe(III), phytic acid and an amino compound selected from the group consisting of ammonium hydroxide; ammonium carbonate; ammonium phosphate dibasic; ammonium sodium phosphate dibasic and triammonium phosphate.