Nutritional compositions (e.g., dietary supplements or nutraceutical compositions) comprising astaxanthin and, in various embodiments, a second nutritional component selected from the group consisting of phospholipids, omega-3-acids, omega-5-fatty acids, omega-6-fatty acids, omega-7-fatty acids, omega-9-fatty acids, vitamin E compounds, and mixtures thereof. For example, the nutritional compositions may contain astaxanthin along with components such as omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids comprising a major amount of phosphatidyl choline and phosphatidyl inositol, and vitamin E comprising a major amount of delta-tocotrienol. Methods of improving the nutritional status of subject include administering the nutritional compositions, and may provide health benefits, such as reducing A1C blood levels.

Nutritional compositions (e.g., dietary supplements or nutraceutical compositions) comprising astaxanthin and, in various embodiments, a second nutritional component selected from the group consisting of phospholipids, omega-3-acids, omega-5-fatty acids, omega-6-fatty acids, omega-7-fatty acids, omega-9-fatty acids, vitamin E compounds, and mixtures thereof. For example, the nutritional compositions may contain astaxanthin along with components such as omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids comprising a major amount of phosphatidyl choline and phosphatidyl inositol, and vitamin E comprising a major amount of delta-tocotrienol. Methods of improving the nutritional status of subject include administering the nutritional compositions, and may provide health benefits, such as reducing A1C blood levels.

Compositions are conducive to the promotion of a feeling of relaxation. The compositions of the present invention comprise a combination of hops extract, lemon balm extract, magnolia bark extract, and L-theanine to promote a feeling of relaxation in an individual. Methods of making and using the same are further provided.

Compositions are conducive to the promotion of a feeling of relaxation. The compositions of the present invention comprise a combination of hops extract, lemon balm extract, magnolia bark extract, and L-theanine to promote a feeling of relaxation in an individual. Methods of making and using the same are further provided.

Compositions are conducive to the promotion of a feeling of relaxation. The compositions of the present invention comprise a combination of hops extract, lemon balm extract, magnolia bark extract, and L-theanine to promote a feeling of relaxation in an individual. Methods of making and using the same are further provided.

A method for reducing muscle contraction of a facial muscle or reducing the appearance of a fine line or wrinkle is disclosed. The method can include topical application of a composition to facial skin and/or to the fine line or wrinkle. The composition can include an effective amount of Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, an effective amount of Lavendula stoechas extract, and an effective amount of Acmella oleracea extract. Topical application of the composition to facial skin can reduce muscle contraction of the facial muscle. Topical application of the composition to the fine line or wrinkle can reduce the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle.

A method for reducing muscle contraction of a facial muscle or reducing the appearance of a fine line or wrinkle is disclosed. The method can include topical application of a composition to facial skin and/or to the fine line or wrinkle. The composition can include an effective amount of Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, an effective amount of Lavendula stoechas extract, and an effective amount of Acmella oleracea extract. Topical application of the composition to facial skin can reduce muscle contraction of the facial muscle. Topical application of the composition to the fine line or wrinkle can reduce the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle.

A method for reducing muscle contraction of a facial muscle or reducing the appearance of a fine line or wrinkle is disclosed. The method can include topical application of a composition to facial skin and/or to the fine line or wrinkle. The composition can include an effective amount of Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, an effective amount of Lavendula stoechas extract, and an effective amount of Acmella oleracea extract. Topical application of the composition to facial skin can reduce muscle contraction of the facial muscle. Topical application of the composition to the fine line or wrinkle can reduce the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle.

The present invention includes a novel means for destroying aggressive mold in a system. A foreign target antagonist both draws and depletes defense mechanisms for the mold at which point the mold may be attacked with conventional anti-fungal preparations. A more preferred means for destroying the mold includes the post-depletion application of a mold indirect antagonist adapted to ameliorate cellular organelle deformation in the organism. In this preferred means, the organism overcomes the mold with its inherent biodefense mechanisms.

The present invention includes a novel means for destroying aggressive mold in a system. A foreign target antagonist both draws and depletes defense mechanisms for the mold at which point the mold may be attacked with conventional anti-fungal preparations. A more preferred means for destroying the mold includes the post-depletion application of a mold indirect antagonist adapted to ameliorate cellular organelle deformation in the organism. In this preferred means, the organism overcomes the mold with its inherent biodefense mechanisms.