The present invention relates to a formulation providing anti-aging benefits that may include ingredients from various ingredient groups such as amino acids, vitamins or mineral co-factors, antioxidants or carotenoids, an herbal, plant derivative, or phytonutrients, and other nutrients. When combined, these ingredients and, more specifically, the herbal, plant derivative, or phytonutrients blend provide increased and unexpected synergistic effects that inhibit DPP4 activity and provide anti-aging benefits.

The present invention relates to a formulation providing anti-aging benefits that may include ingredients from various ingredient groups such as amino acids, vitamins or mineral co-factors, antioxidants or carotenoids, an herbal, plant derivative, or phytonutrients, and other nutrients. When combined, these ingredients and, more specifically, the herbal, plant derivative, or phytonutrients blend provide increased and unexpected synergistic effects that inhibit DPP4 activity and provide anti-aging benefits.

A composition comprising, for example, 1 wt-% to 10 wt-% curcumin or turmeric; 50 wt-% to 60 wt-% ginger; 10 wt-% to 20 wt-% ashwagandha; and 25 wt % to 30 wt % Tulsi herb, relative to the total weight of curcumin, ginger, ashwagandha and Tulsi herb, and methods of making and using the compositions, are provided.

A composition comprising, for example, 1 wt-% to 10 wt-% curcumin or turmeric; 50 wt-% to 60 wt-% ginger; 10 wt-% to 20 wt-% ashwagandha; and 25 wt % to 30 wt % Tulsi herb, relative to the total weight of curcumin, ginger, ashwagandha and Tulsi herb, and methods of making and using the compositions, are provided.

A topical cleansing composition for stimulating the production of antimicrobial peptides on the skin is disclosed. The topical cleansing composition includes an active ingredient comprising one or more of a natural extract and a polypeptide; one or more surfactants; and water. The topical cleansing composition increases the concentration of antimicrobial peptides on skin, as compared to an otherwise identical topical composition without the active ingredient.

A topical cleansing composition for stimulating the production of antimicrobial peptides on the skin is disclosed. The topical cleansing composition includes an active ingredient comprising one or more of a natural extract and a polypeptide; one or more surfactants; and water. The topical cleansing composition increases the concentration of antimicrobial peptides on skin, as compared to an otherwise identical topical composition without the active ingredient.

A method of treatment or prevention of HIV and other viral infection comprising the administration of a biopolymer-based hydrogel nanoparticles and/or microparticles. In preferred embodiments, the particles comprise chitosan, hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), and linseed oil polyol. These biopolymer-based hydrogel nanoparticles and/or microparticles are antiviral agents that can be employed alone or in combination with other drugs for treatment of the viral infection. Further, the pre-treatment with the particles is highly effective at inhibiting viruses. Therefore, this antiviral biopolymer-based hydrogel nanoparticles and/or microparticles may also be employed as a prophylactic.

Provided are topical analgesic gel compositions having relatively high payloads of menthol and camphor by micro-emulsion technology and methods of preparing topical analgesic gel compositions having relatively high payloads of menthol and camphor. Topical analgesic gel compositions may include from 12 to 16 wt. % menthol; from 4 to 8 wt. % camphor; from 0.1 to 2 wt. % carbomer; and 60 to 70 wt. % solvent. Topical analgesic gel compositions can have a viscosity from 60,000 to 110,000 centipoise.

This invention is directed toward a bar and a shake that contain a blend of herbs for enhanced human and animal lactation and breastfeeding.

This invention is directed toward a bar and a shake that contain a blend of herbs for enhanced human and animal lactation and breastfeeding.