Provided are a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating diabetes and a method of preventing or treating diabetes in a subject by using the pharmaceutical composition, the pharmaceutical composition including a ginger extract, as an active ingredient, obtained by microwave irradiation, under pressure, of ginger, an extract thereof, or a combination thereof.

A method of inhibiting an overactive fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) in a cell by contacting the cell with a composition that contains an effective amount of Pheophorbide a, Pyropheophorbide a, or an active derivative thereof. Also disclosed is a method for treating a disorder associated with an overactive FGFR3 with a composition containing an effective amount of Pheophorbide a, Pyropheophorbide a, or an active derivative thereof. Further, a composition for treating a disorder associated with an overactive FGFR3 is described. The composition contains an ethanol extract of Amaranthus viridis.

Provided herein are nanoparticles including self-assembled cellular components derived from a homogenized plant tissue. Also provided are food powders and other related compositions. Methods for preparing such nanoparticles and food powders, as well as uses thereof in the treatment or prevention of diseases or disorders in a subject and/or as delivery vehicles are also described.

Provided herein are nanoparticles including self-assembled cellular components derived from a homogenized plant tissue. Also provided are food powders and other related compositions. Methods for preparing such nanoparticles and food powders, as well as uses thereof in the treatment or prevention of diseases or disorders in a subject and/or as delivery vehicles are also described.

Medicinal plant extracts and their bioactives from Alpinia, Magnolia, Kochia and Piper/Pepper are disclosed herein in combination or alone in regulating homeostasis of chondrocytes, extracellular matrix, articular cartilage, and phenotype of arthritis that lead to enhanced anabolic functions of chondrocytes, increased renewal/rebuilding/regeneration of extracellular matrix and articular cartilage, and improved phenotype of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Medicinal plant extracts and their bioactives from Alpinia, Magnolia, Kochia and Piper/Pepper are disclosed herein in combination or alone in regulating homeostasis of chondrocytes, extracellular matrix, articular cartilage, and phenotype of arthritis that lead to enhanced anabolic functions of chondrocytes, increased renewal/rebuilding/regeneration of extracellular matrix and articular cartilage, and improved phenotype of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

A ginseng candy composition having effect of nourishing the body, strengthen the immune system, antibacterial, antiviral related to the respiratory tract, and SARS-CoV-2 virus-neutralizing efficacy of betel leaf extract/essential oil was increased by the combination with the one or two or more plant extracts/essential oils ingredients, 4-allylpyrocatechol (APC) ingredient, a ginseng extract ingredient, and ingredients other by predefined order and predetermined percentage by weight of each ingredient; wherein the plant extracts/essential oils ingredients including chinese liquorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.), liquorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra L.), mint (Mentha haplocalyx Briq.), lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus, Cymbopogon winterianus J., Cymbopogon flexuosus Stapf.).

A ginseng candy composition having effect of nourishing the body, strengthen the immune system, antibacterial, antiviral related to the respiratory tract, and SARS-CoV-2 virus-neutralizing efficacy of betel leaf extract/essential oil was increased by the combination with the one or two or more plant extracts/essential oils ingredients, 4-allylpyrocatechol (APC) ingredient, a ginseng extract ingredient, and ingredients other by predefined order and predetermined percentage by weight of each ingredient; wherein the plant extracts/essential oils ingredients including chinese liquorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.), liquorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra L.), mint (Mentha haplocalyx Briq.), lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus, Cymbopogon winterianus J., Cymbopogon flexuosus Stapf.).

Described herein are compositions comprising activators of TRP and ASIC channels that may be useful to improve or preserve exercise performance and exercise recovery.

A bag system for containing a nutritional composition includes a pouch for holding a nutritional composition front and rear panels which are welded to each other by a bottom weld and a top weld and two welds on each opposed side; and a port for filling and. dispensing for feeding at the top of the pouch with a cap/lid to be resealable. An 8 French tube or larger is connected at the port for delivering the composition without dilution and via enteral pump delivery, A nutritional composition has fatty acids; dietary fibers; carbohydrates; a vitamin and mineral blend; proteins; and a whole food blend. A nutritionally complete nutrient composition for enteral feeding comprises a whole food blend and additional nutrients. Preferably; the nutrient composition is provided in a squeezable serving pouch. The nutrient composition is free of major allergens.