Provided are an antioxidant complex for reducing the number of somatic cells in a livestock animal and a preparation method and application thereof. Active components of the preparation are melatonin (MT) having a centration of 2-30 g/L and vitamin C having a concentration of 1-14.3 g/L. The antioxidant complex provided in the present invention can effectively reduce the number of somatic cells in a diary cow and improve milk quality.

A use of micro- and nano-MgH.sub.2 compound particles in the inhibition of Leishmania infection and in the treatment of Leishmaniasis is provided. The micro- and nano-MgH.sub.2 compound particles can be used to prepare a pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting Leishmania or to prepare a pharmaceutical composition for treating a skin or mucosal ulcer or visceral damage caused by Leishmania infection. The present disclosure discovers for the first time that the micro- and nano-MgH.sub.2 compound particles can significantly reduce the number of Leishmania in macrophages and inhibit the proliferation of Leishmania, indicating a very prominent insecticidal inhibition effect. The micro- and nano-MgH.sub.2 compound particles of the present disclosure can quickly and effectively cure a skin ulcer and/or a mucosal ulcer caused by Leishmania and an impaired function of an internal organ (mainly liver and spleen) caused by Leishmania and have high biosafety and huge clinical application values.

Disclosed are two novel crystalline forms of S-acetyl glutathione (SAG) called Form A and Form B, obtained by crystallization of SAG from mixtures of water-acetone, water-ethanol or water acetone under controlled conditions. Forms A and B can be advantageously used as ingredients of pharmaceutical or nutraceutical formulations.

The present application relates to compositions comprising selenium (e.g., selenium enriched yeast) and methods of using the same to treat and inhibit obesity, diabetes and related conditions. In particular, the present application provides compositions comprising selenium enriched yeast (e.g., selenium enriched yeast comprising 2% or less inorganic selenium), and methods of using the same to enhance mitochondrial activity and function (e.g., in skeletal muscle and liver) in a subject (e.g., as a therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment for diabetes, obesity and related conditions).

Personal care compositions and methods of use are disclosed herein. A personal care composition is provided comprising: a skin protection system comprising: an amino acid complex; and optionally one or more antioxidants; a penetration enhancer; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Personal care compositions and methods of use are disclosed herein. A personal care composition is provided comprising: a skin protection system comprising: an amino acid complex; and optionally one or more antioxidants; a penetration enhancer; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

The present invention relates to certain DPP-4 inhibitors for treating and/or preventing oxidative stress, vascular stress and/or endothelial dysfunction as well as to the use of such DPP-4 inhibitors in treatment and/or prevention of diabetic or non-diabetic patients, including patient groups at risk of cardiovascular and/or renal disease.

Provided are a composition including a steamed Glycyrrhiza sp. extract with increased glycyrrhetinic acid contents as an active ingredient, a method of improving the skin, the method including the step of applying or administering the composition to an individual, a method of preparing the composition, and a Glycyrrhiza sp. extract prepared by way of the method. The present invention has excellent antioxidant, whitening, anti-inflammatory, skin revitalization, and regeneration effects, and is thereby used as a cosmetic composition, a food composition, or a quasi-drug composition that is safe for the skin while having an excellent effect of improving skin conditions.

Provided are a composition including a steamed Glycyrrhiza sp. extract with increased glycyrrhetinic acid contents as an active ingredient, a method of improving the skin, the method including the step of applying or administering the composition to an individual, a method of preparing the composition, and a Glycyrrhiza sp. extract prepared by way of the method. The present invention has excellent antioxidant, whitening, anti-inflammatory, skin revitalization, and regeneration effects, and is thereby used as a cosmetic composition, a food composition, or a quasi-drug composition that is safe for the skin while having an excellent effect of improving skin conditions.

The present document describes a system and a process for the extraction of several products from apple peel. There are several unit operations involved including an ultrafiltration unit, concentration unit, and a three stage counter current separator centrifuge wherein water is used as the solvent. The final products that are extracted from apple peel include pectin, syrup, fibers, as well as soluble and dried retentate fractions.