A process for producing a distilled ethanol product comprising an antioxidant component and an ethanol component is described. In the process, plant matter containing antioxidants is washed, frozen and exposed to an input volume of ethanol. Antioxidants are ethanolically extracted from the frozen plant matter. The plant matter and the liquid ethanol fractions are then separated and the plant matter having antioxidants extracted therefrom is used to produce ethanol which is subsequently used to extract antioxidants from a second batch of plant matter. The ethanol fraction having antioxidants therein is stored or diluted for later use.

A dietary supplement composition and associated method of use has the composition formulated in a therapeutic amount to treat and alleviate symptoms of joint pain in a person having joint pain. The composition includes astaxanthin and microbial fermented, low molecular weight hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronan). The composition also includes at least one of a phospholipid, glycolipid, and sphingolipid. It is formulated into an oral dosage form and the astaxanthin is 0.1 to 15 percent by weight of the at least one phospholipid, glycolipid, and sphingolipid.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising esterase treated decaffeinated green coffee extract (HDGCE) for use in a method of improving cardiovascular endpoints such as endothelial function by enhancing flow mediated dilation in a subject, wherein the subject is administered an effective dose of HDGCE with an amount of 100-400 mg/day.

Disclosed is a Bletilla striata polysaccharide, its preparation method and use, an immune adjuvant and a nano vaccine containing the Bletilla striata polysaccharide. The Bletilla striata polysaccharide of the disclosure has the immunomodulatory effect. The Bletilla striata polysaccharide and the protein vaccine are self-assembled to generate the nano vaccine after mixing, and the self-assembled nano vaccine is relatively uniform round particles. When the nano vaccine is used to immunize mice, it is able to activate antigen presenting cells (APCs) and improve their uptake of antigen. The nano vaccine enables mice to generate antibody and cell response which are 2-10 times stronger than that of the traditional vaccines.

The present invention relates to an anti-influenza virus composition, a composition for treating respiratory diseases, and an anti-aging composition, each of which comprises a dark ginseng extract.