Methods of normalizing amino acid metabolism in subjects on restricted protein diets and supplemental amino acids, using specially formulated amino acids that mimic the absorption and metabolism of naturally occurring proteins, are described.

Methods of normalizing amino acid metabolism in subjects on restricted protein diets and supplemental amino acids, using specially formulated amino acids that mimic the absorption and metabolism of naturally occurring proteins, are described.

A topical supplement composition. The topical supplement composition includes one or more vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients, in combination with one or more suitable transdermal carriers. The topical supplement composition delivers vitamins, minerals or other nutrients via transdermal application from an individual's skin to the individual's bloodstream.

A topical supplement composition. The topical supplement composition includes one or more vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients, in combination with one or more suitable transdermal carriers. The topical supplement composition delivers vitamins, minerals or other nutrients via transdermal application from an individual's skin to the individual's bloodstream.

The present invention generally relates to the field of preventing and/or treating inflammatory and infectious disorders, in particular by boosting the endogenous antimicrobial defences. One embodiment of the present invention is the use of non-replicating L. johnsonii La1 NCC533 (deposit number CNCM I-1225) for use in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to the immune system including infections.

The invention provides a crystalline hydrochloride salt of 4-[2-(2,4,6-trifluorophenoxymethyl)phenyl]piperidine. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline salt, processes and intermediates for preparing the crystalline salt, and methods of using the crystalline salt to treat diseases.

A method of delivering a health care active having the steps of administering to a mammal in need of a health benefit or a treatment for a health condition a personal health care article and consuming the article. The article contains one or more filaments that contain a backbone material, a health care active and optionally aesthetic agents, extensional aids, plasticizers, and crosslinking agents.

Disclosed are powder solid compositions including a hydroalcoholic extract of Bergamot fruit (Citrus aurantium var. bergamia) and at least one phospholipid. Also disclosed is a process for the preparation of the compositions. The compositions are useful for the prevention and/or treatment of dysmetabolic syndromes, dyslipidemias and type 2 diabetes.

Aspects described herein relate to improved methods for infusing food and beverage compositions with lipophilic active agents. More particularly, aspects described herein relate to improved methods for infusing food and beverage compositions with lipophilic active agents using tapioca starch or related compounds. Lipophilic active agents include cannabinoids, nicotine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), and vitamins.

Provided is a composition for improving the nutritional status, reducing the frequency of fever, and/or increasing the immunocompetence of the elderly. The composition is one for improving the nutritional status, reducing the frequency of fever, and/or increasing the immunocompetence of the elderly and comprises the following components (a) to (e): (a) an antioxidant agent; (b) at least one component selected from the group consisting of vitamin B.sub.1, vitamin B.sub.2, vitamin B.sub.6, niacin, and pantothenic acid; (c) at least one component selected from the group consisting of folic acid and vitamin B.sub.12; (d) zinc; and (e) selenium.