A multi-nutrient containing formulation is provided which is encapsulated in phospholipid structures. The multi-nutrient containing formulation may be administered to human subjects to restore hemoglobin in red blood cells (RBCs) and restore white blood cells. The multi-nutrient containing formulation may be administered to human subjects to normalize platelet morphology in anemic subjects.

The present invention relates to a method for treating a side effect caused by bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) perfusion therapy for bladder cancer. The method includes: administering a Chinese medicine composition to a subject in need thereof; wherein the Chinese medicine composition is an extract of a first mixture comprising gentiana scabra, scutellariae Radix, gardeniae fructus, angelicae sinensis Radix, rehmanniae radix, akebiae caulis, Bupleurum chinense, plantaginis Semen, Atractylodes lancea, rhizoma alismatis, and glycyrrhiza uralensis.

The present invention relates to a method for treating a side effect caused by bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) perfusion therapy for bladder cancer. The method includes: administering a Chinese medicine composition to a subject in need thereof; wherein the Chinese medicine composition is an extract of a first mixture comprising gentiana scabra, scutellariae Radix, gardeniae fructus, angelicae sinensis Radix, rehmanniae radix, akebiae caulis, Bupleurum chinense, plantaginis Semen, Atractylodes lancea, rhizoma alismatis, and glycyrrhiza uralensis.

Compositions comprising from about 40 weight parts to about 1000 weight parts of a botanical nitrate source; from about 20 weight parts to about 500 weight parts of a botanical source of nitrite reduction activity; and from about 4 weight parts to about 100 weight parts of a nitrite salt. Use of said composition in methods of reducing triglycerides or reducing C-reactive protein levels are also provided.

Compositions comprising from about 40 weight parts to about 1000 weight parts of a botanical nitrate source; from about 20 weight parts to about 500 weight parts of a botanical source of nitrite reduction activity; and from about 4 weight parts to about 100 weight parts of a nitrite salt. Use of said composition in methods of reducing triglycerides or reducing C-reactive protein levels are also provided.

A composition for improving sleep. In one embodiment, the composition comprises L-Tryptophan, L-Theanine, Reishi mushroom extract, Uridine, a polyphenol, and paeoniflorin. In certain embodiments, the composition further comprises citrus bioflavonoid extract, γ-Oryzanol, holy basil extract, saffron extract, Schisandra chinensis extract, sesamin extract, blueberry extract, quercetin, Polygala tenufolia root extract, gotu kola extract, ashwagandha extract, betaine, magnesium, or combinations thereof. In other embodiments, the composition further comprises astaxanthin, lycopene, hawthorne extract, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the composition is incorporated into pills. A method for promoting the brain pathways involved in sleep, relaxation, and calmness comprising: ingesting a composition comprising L-Tryptophan, L-Theanine, Reishi mushroom extract, Uridine, a polyphenol, and paeoniflorin. In one method, the composition is ingested at least one and a half hours before bedtime.

A composition for improving sleep. In one embodiment, the composition comprises L-Tryptophan, L-Theanine, Reishi mushroom extract, Uridine, a polyphenol, and paeoniflorin. In certain embodiments, the composition further comprises citrus bioflavonoid extract, γ-Oryzanol, holy basil extract, saffron extract, Schisandra chinensis extract, sesamin extract, blueberry extract, quercetin, Polygala tenufolia root extract, gotu kola extract, ashwagandha extract, betaine, magnesium, or combinations thereof. In other embodiments, the composition further comprises astaxanthin, lycopene, hawthorne extract, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the composition is incorporated into pills. A method for promoting the brain pathways involved in sleep, relaxation, and calmness comprising: ingesting a composition comprising L-Tryptophan, L-Theanine, Reishi mushroom extract, Uridine, a polyphenol, and paeoniflorin. In one method, the composition is ingested at least one and a half hours before bedtime.

A composition for improving sleep. In one embodiment, the composition comprises L-Tryptophan, L-Theanine, Reishi mushroom extract, Uridine, a polyphenol, and paeoniflorin. In certain embodiments, the composition further comprises citrus bioflavonoid extract, γ-Oryzanol, holy basil extract, saffron extract, Schisandra chinensis extract, sesamin extract, blueberry extract, quercetin, Polygala tenufolia root extract, gotu kola extract, ashwagandha extract, betaine, magnesium, or combinations thereof. In other embodiments, the composition further comprises astaxanthin, lycopene, hawthorne extract, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the composition is incorporated into pills. A method for promoting the brain pathways involved in sleep, relaxation, and calmness comprising: ingesting a composition comprising L-Tryptophan, L-Theanine, Reishi mushroom extract, Uridine, a polyphenol, and paeoniflorin. In one method, the composition is ingested at least one and a half hours before bedtime.

Use of at least one of the following compounds of formula (I) to formula (III) is provided:

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Provided is a composition comprising a fermentation product of lotus leaf-hawthorn extract that can provide at least one of the above compounds of formula (I) to formula (III), and also provided is a method for preparing the fermentation product of lotus leaf-hawthorn extract.

Use of at least one of the following compounds of formula (I) to formula (III) is provided:

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Provided is a composition comprising a fermentation product of lotus leaf-hawthorn extract that can provide at least one of the above compounds of formula (I) to formula (III), and also provided is a method for preparing the fermentation product of lotus leaf-hawthorn extract.