The present invention provides improved solvents, methods, and systems for isolating purified cannabinoids from various sources. It has been found that C.sub.9 to C.sub.11 non-aromatic hydrocarbon solvents, and especially n-decane, work surprisingly well for crystallization of cannabinoids such as cannabidiol. Some variations provide a method of isolating cannabinoids from a cannabinoid-containing solution, comprising contacting the solution with a C.sub.9-C.sub.11 non-aromatic hydrocarbon solvent (e.g., n-decane) at a first temperature, to generate a mixture; cooling the mixture to precipitate cannabinoids; and isolating the precipitated cannabinoids. Other variations provide a method of isolating cannabinoids from a cannabinoid-containing solution, comprising contacting the solution with a C.sub.9-C.sub.11 non-aromatic hydrocarbon solvent (e.g., n-decane) at a first temperature below the solvent boiling point, to generate a mixture; subjecting the mixture to a second temperature that causes vaporization of the solvent, to precipitate at least some of the cannabinoids; and isolating the precipitated cannabinoids.

The present invention is directed to improving physical and athletic performance and supporting recovery of joints, ligaments, and tendons with collagen peptides and dietary ingredients that physical and athletic performance. The dietary supplement composition of the present invention comprise collagen, preferably in the form of hydrolyzed collagen peptides, in combination with Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA), Creatine Nitrate, Arginine Nitrate, N- acetyl-L-Carnitine, L-Citrulline, Betaine Anhydrous, Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline, Ancient Peat Extract with Apple Fruit Extract, and Caffeine. Physical and athletic performance, as well as recovery from exercise, is improved using this combination of components.

The present invention is directed to improving physical and athletic performance and supporting recovery of joints, ligaments, and tendons with collagen peptides and dietary ingredients that physical and athletic performance. The dietary supplement composition of the present invention comprise collagen, preferably in the form of hydrolyzed collagen peptides, in combination with Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA), Creatine Nitrate, Arginine Nitrate, N- acetyl-L-Carnitine, L-Citrulline, Betaine Anhydrous, Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline, Ancient Peat Extract with Apple Fruit Extract, and Caffeine. Physical and athletic performance, as well as recovery from exercise, is improved using this combination of components.

The present invention provides improved solvents, methods, and systems for isolating purified cannabinoids from various sources. It has been found that C.sub.9 to C.sub.11 non-aromatic hydrocarbon solvents, and especially n-decane, work surprisingly well for crystallization of cannabinoids such as cannabidiol. Some variations provide a method of isolating cannabinoids from a cannabinoid-containing solution, comprising contacting the solution with a C.sub.9-C.sub.11 non-aromatic hydrocarbon solvent (e.g., n-decane) at a first temperature, to generate a mixture; cooling the mixture to precipitate cannabinoids; and isolating the precipitated cannabinoids. Other variations provide a method of isolating cannabinoids from a cannabinoid-containing solution, comprising contacting the solution with a C.sub.9-C.sub.11 non-aromatic hydrocarbon solvent (e.g., n-decane) at a first temperature below the solvent boiling point, to generate a mixture; subjecting the mixture to a second temperature that causes vaporization of the solvent, to precipitate at least some of the cannabinoids; and isolating the precipitated cannabinoids.

Some variations provide a process of converting a cannabinoid into a purified cannabinoid derivative, comprising: providing a starting composition comprising a cannabinoid; providing a C.sub.9-C.sub.11 non-aromatic hydrocarbon solvent; introducing the starting composition and the solvent to a conversion reactor; chemically converting some, but not all, of the cannabinoid to a cannabinoid derivative, generating a reaction mixture containing unreacted cannabinoid; conveying the reaction mixture to a crystallization unit; cooling the reaction mixture to precipitate unreacted cannabinoid out of the reaction mixture, thereby generating a mother liquor containing the cannabinoid derivative; and isolating and recovering the cannabinoid derivative from the mother liquor. Systems configured to carry out the disclosed processes are also provided. This invention offers a large-scale solution to economically convert CBD to D9-THC, among many other example. The principles of the invention may be applied to the conversion of various cannabinoids and terpenes into derivative products.

Some variations provide a process of converting a cannabinoid into a purified cannabinoid derivative, comprising: providing a starting composition comprising a cannabinoid; providing a C.sub.9-C.sub.11 non-aromatic hydrocarbon solvent; introducing the starting composition and the solvent to a conversion reactor; chemically converting some, but not all, of the cannabinoid to a cannabinoid derivative, generating a reaction mixture containing unreacted cannabinoid; conveying the reaction mixture to a crystallization unit; cooling the reaction mixture to precipitate unreacted cannabinoid out of the reaction mixture, thereby generating a mother liquor containing the cannabinoid derivative; and isolating and recovering the cannabinoid derivative from the mother liquor. Systems configured to carry out the disclosed processes are also provided. This invention offers a large-scale solution to economically convert CBD to D9-THC, among many other example. The principles of the invention may be applied to the conversion of various cannabinoids and terpenes into derivative products.

This invention relates generally to products and methods using lunasin-enriched soy extract combined with Reliv Now® to reduce free fatty acid levels and increase leptin levels and adiponectin levels in plasma for the control of obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel compositions comprising lunasin enriched soy extract and Reliv Now® formulations, methods of using these compositions in individuals for the control of obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and methods of making compositions comprising them.

This invention relates generally to products and methods using lunasin-enriched soy extract combined with Reliv Now® to reduce free fatty acid levels and increase leptin levels and adiponectin levels in plasma for the control of obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel compositions comprising lunasin enriched soy extract and Reliv Now® formulations, methods of using these compositions in individuals for the control of obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and methods of making compositions comprising them.

This invention relates generally to products and methods using lunasin-enriched soy extract combined with Reliv Now® to reduce free fatty acid levels and increase leptin levels and adiponectin levels in plasma for the control of obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel compositions comprising lunasin enriched soy extract and Reliv Now® formulations, methods of using these compositions in individuals for the control of obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and methods of making compositions comprising them.

This invention relates generally to products and methods using lunasin-enriched soy extract combined with Reliv Now® to reduce free fatty acid levels and increase leptin levels and adiponectin levels in plasma for the control of obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel compositions comprising lunasin enriched soy extract and Reliv Now® formulations, methods of using these compositions in individuals for the control of obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and methods of making compositions comprising them.