The present invention is directed to compositions comprising a mixture of microbes and the metabolites produced when the microbes are grown together. The invention is further directed to methods for making and using the compositions.

The present invention is directed to compositions comprising a mixture of microbes and the metabolites produced when the microbes are grown together. The invention is further directed to methods for making and using the compositions.

The present invention relates to the use in a pregnant or lactating woman of SFCA ingredient, SCFA originating ingredients or mixtures thereof for preventing and/or treating trans epidermal water loss (TEWL) and/or TEWL-associated disorders and/or enhance skin barrier function in the off-spring or breast-fed infant.

Ketogenic compositions including a beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) mixed salt are formulated to induce or sustain ketosis in a subject to which the ketogenic compositions are administered. The BHB mixed salt is formulated to provide a biologically balanced set of cationic electrolytes, and is formulated to avoid detrimental health effects associated with imbalanced electrolyte ratios. A ketogenic composition includes BHB salts of at least sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. The BHB salts may also include at least other component such as a BHB compound containing other cations, such as transition metal cations (e.g., zinc or iron), a BHB-amino acid salts, medium chain fatty acid source, vitamin D.sub.3, flavorant, or other excipient.

Ketogenic compositions including a beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) mixed salt are formulated to induce or sustain ketosis in a subject to which the ketogenic compositions are administered. The BHB mixed salt is formulated to provide a biologically balanced set of cationic electrolytes, and is formulated to avoid detrimental health effects associated with imbalanced electrolyte ratios. A ketogenic composition includes BHB salts of at least sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. The BHB salts may also include at least other component such as a BHB compound containing other cations, such as transition metal cations (e.g., zinc or iron), a BHB-amino acid salts, medium chain fatty acid source, vitamin D.sub.3, flavorant, or other excipient.

A method for producing a blood glucose spike suppressor includes preparing a culture solution containing bacteria capable of accumulating poly(R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid therein, recovering a residue containing granules of poly(R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid by performing a solid-liquid separation on the culture solution, and generating a powder of poly(R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid by drying the residue.

A method for producing a blood glucose spike suppressor includes preparing a culture solution containing bacteria capable of accumulating poly(R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid therein, recovering a residue containing granules of poly(R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid by performing a solid-liquid separation on the culture solution, and generating a powder of poly(R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid by drying the residue.

Ketogenic compositions including a plurality of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) salts and beta-hydroxybutyric acid are formulated to induce or sustain ketosis in a subject to which the ketogenic compositions are administered. The BHB composition is formulated to provide a biologically balanced set of cationic electrolytes, and is formulated to avoid detrimental health effects associated with imbalanced electrolyte ratios. A ketogenic composition includes beta-hydroxybutyric acid and a plurality of BHB salts selected from sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. The BHB composition may include transition metal cations (e.g., zinc or iron), one or more BHB-amino acid salts, a short-, medium-, or long chain fatty acid source, vitamin D3, flavorant, or other excipient.

Ketogenic compositions including a plurality of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) salts and beta-hydroxybutyric acid are formulated to induce or sustain ketosis in a subject to which the ketogenic compositions are administered. The BHB composition is formulated to provide a biologically balanced set of cationic electrolytes, and is formulated to avoid detrimental health effects associated with imbalanced electrolyte ratios. A ketogenic composition includes beta-hydroxybutyric acid and a plurality of BHB salts selected from sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. The BHB composition may include transition metal cations (e.g., zinc or iron), one or more BHB-amino acid salts, a short-, medium-, or long chain fatty acid source, vitamin D3, flavorant, or other excipient.

A composition of exogenous ketones is provided which comprises one or more exogenous ketone bodies as well as one or more carbohydrates. More particularly, the one or more ketone bodies comprises beta-hydroxybutyrate, which provides a fuel source, and the one or more carbohydrates comprises resistant starch, which provides additional energy while preserving glycogen reserves and without causing insulin generation. In other embodiments, the carbohydrates comprise glucose, fructose, or other regular carbohydrates. The ketone bodies may also comprise acetoacetate and/or acetone. Unlike many conventional products, which spike blood sugar and result in an insulin surge, thereby blocking fat metabolism until the insulin and sugar is depleted, the inventive composition increases energy, improves insulin sensitivity, and enhances physical endurance during increased physical activity. Moreover, unlike other products, while the composition provides fuel, it also allows fat metabolism to continue for the duration of the exercise. In further embodiments, additional ingredients, such as protein, caffeine, and electrolytes may be included to provide additional energy, restore electrolyte levels, and offer other benefits.