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 are anti-infection effects of a heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A2B1 (hnRNPA2B1) and use thereof. In particular, provided are use of hnRNPA2B1, a nucleic acid molecule encoding the protein, and an accelerator thereof or an inhibitor thereof in the preparation of a product for preventing and/or treating infectious diseases and/or diseases and/or conditions associated with infection, and a corresponding pharmaceutical composition or kit thereof. The present disclosure can be used for preventing and inhibiting infections (such as virus infections) and diagnosing and treating autoimmune diseases related to self-nucleic acids, and has wide application prospects.

Provided are anti-infection effects of a heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A2B1 (hnRNPA2B1) and use thereof. In particular, provided are use of hnRNPA2B1, a nucleic acid molecule encoding the protein, and an accelerator thereof or an inhibitor thereof in the preparation of a product for preventing and/or treating infectious diseases and/or diseases and/or conditions associated with infection, and a corresponding pharmaceutical composition or kit thereof. The present disclosure can be used for preventing and inhibiting infections (such as virus infections) and diagnosing and treating autoimmune diseases related to self-nucleic acids, and has wide application prospects.

A method for enhancing at least one of alertness, attention, concentration and memory in a person in need thereof, comprising co-administering an effective amount of mangiferin, norathyriol, or an extract comprising mangiferin or norathyriol; and caffeine to the person. The components may be co-administered in a single composition, or administered in separate compositions. The mangiferin and/or norathyriol exhibit synergistic effects on brain wave activity when co-administered with caffeine.

A method for enhancing at least one of alertness, attention, concentration and memory in a person in need thereof, comprising co-administering an effective amount of mangiferin, norathyriol, or an extract comprising mangiferin or norathyriol; and caffeine to the person. The components may be co-administered in a single composition, or administered in separate compositions. The mangiferin and/or norathyriol exhibit synergistic effects on brain wave activity when co-administered with caffeine.

Composition for treatment and management of addiction and method of preparation thereof are disclosed herein. The disclosed herbal composition includes herb and mineral which facilitate in treating addiction. It may be used to treat addiction such as alcohol addiction, tobacco addiction, excessive smoking, drugs abuse etc. Further, the disclosed composition may also be instrumental in treating complications associated with addiction and withdrawal symptoms.

Composition for treatment and management of addiction and method of preparation thereof are disclosed herein. The disclosed herbal composition includes herb and mineral which facilitate in treating addiction. It may be used to treat addiction such as alcohol addiction, tobacco addiction, excessive smoking, drugs abuse etc. Further, the disclosed composition may also be instrumental in treating complications associated with addiction and withdrawal symptoms.

Composition for treatment and management of addiction and method of preparation thereof are disclosed herein. The disclosed herbal composition includes herb and mineral which facilitate in treating addiction. It may be used to treat addiction such as alcohol addiction, tobacco addiction, excessive smoking, drugs abuse etc. Further, the disclosed composition may also be instrumental in treating complications associated with addiction and withdrawal symptoms.

The present invention concerns with new compositions containing lipophilic extracts of Piper nigrum, Zingiber officinale, Boswellia serrata and other plants used as adjuvant, prepared using as a solvent fluorinated hydrocarbons fluids in subcritical conditions. The compositions properly formulated are useful for topical and systemic treatment of pain and inflammation. The formulations are also active in muscle spasticity and neuropathic pains.

The formulations according to the invention, exerting a powerful synergistic effect, are particularly useful in the treatment of osteoarthrosis, osteoarthritis and arthritis psoriatic pain alone or in combination with specific drugs.

By topical application the formulation in form of creams, lotions or massage oils are indicated to reduce superficial and deep pain, edema and irritation of any origins.

The present invention concerns with new compositions containing lipophilic extracts of Piper nigrum, Zingiber officinale, Boswellia serrata and other plants used as adjuvant, prepared using as a solvent fluorinated hydrocarbons fluids in subcritical conditions. The compositions properly formulated are useful for topical and systemic treatment of pain and inflammation. The formulations are also active in muscle spasticity and neuropathic pains.

The formulations according to the invention, exerting a powerful synergistic effect, are particularly useful in the treatment of osteoarthrosis, osteoarthritis and arthritis psoriatic pain alone or in combination with specific drugs.

By topical application the formulation in form of creams, lotions or massage oils are indicated to reduce superficial and deep pain, edema and irritation of any origins.