A composition and method for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related amyloid plaque development and reduction of amyloid plaque, amyloidosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, includes an effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of phytic acid, a phytate salt, an isomer or hydrolysate of phytic acid or a phytate salt, or a mixture of any combination thereof, being administered to a person in an amount from about 0.5 grams to about 18.75 grams per day.

A composition and method for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related amyloid plaque development and reduction of amyloid plaque, amyloidosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, includes an effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of phytic acid, a phytate salt, an isomer or hydrolysate of phytic acid or a phytate salt, or a mixture of any combination thereof, being administered to a person in an amount from about 0.5 grams to about 18.75 grams per day.

Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions and contact lens solutions comprising an Acanthamoeba encystation inhibitor such as a cationic quaternary ammonium compound and a physiologically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient, optionally in combination with an Acanthamoeba cytotoxic agent such as an alkylphosphocholine. Such compositions are suitable for use in the treatment of Acanthamoeba infection or the prevention or treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis.

Use of a lentil product to increase the bioavailability of non-haem iron in a composition comprising one or more anti-nutritional factors.

Use of a lentil product to increase the bioavailability of non-haem iron in a composition comprising one or more anti-nutritional factors.

It is provided a composition comprising phytic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in reducing or preventing microorganisms' proliferation and/or encrustations caused by a urinary tract device implanted in a subject, thereby preventing or treating clinical complications related to microorganisms' proliferation and/or encrustations. The composition can further comprise a urine acidifier such as methionine, a crystallization inhibitor such as theobromine and/or other agents.

It is provided a composition comprising phytic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in reducing or preventing microorganisms' proliferation and/or encrustations caused by a urinary tract device implanted in a subject, thereby preventing or treating clinical complications related to microorganisms' proliferation and/or encrustations. The composition can further comprise a urine acidifier such as methionine, a crystallization inhibitor such as theobromine and/or other agents.

It is provided a composition comprising phytic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in reducing or preventing microorganisms' proliferation and/or encrustations caused by a urinary tract device implanted in a subject, thereby preventing or treating clinical complications related to microorganisms' proliferation and/or encrustations. The composition can further comprise a urine acidifier such as methionine, a crystallization inhibitor such as theobromine and/or other agents.

The present invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, combined preparations, and dosage regimens for treating, inhibiting the progression, and preventing cardiovascular calcification, and in particular, coronary calcification, aortic artery calcification, and aortic valve calcification comprising inositol phosphates. In a particular aspect the disclosure provides a dosage regimen for treating, inhibiting the progression, or preventing cardiovascular calcification comprising the administration of about 200 mg to about 700 mg of myo-inositol hexaphosphate per administration.

The present invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, combined preparations, and dosage regimens for treating, inhibiting the progression, and preventing cardiovascular calcification, and in particular, coronary calcification, aortic artery calcification, and aortic valve calcification comprising inositol phosphates. In a particular aspect the disclosure provides a dosage regimen for treating, inhibiting the progression, or preventing cardiovascular calcification comprising the administration of about 200 mg to about 700 mg of myo-inositol hexaphosphate per administration.