Provided are a method for preventing or treating photoaging of skin, including: administering a composition comprising an effective amount of an extract of Agastache rugosa O Kuntze to a subject in need thereof. The composition decreases expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) induced by ultraviolet B (UVB) irradiation; decreases expression of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/activator protein-1 (AP-1) signaling; improves collagen synthesis; decreases skin inflammation induced by NF-κB; and decreases oxidative stress induced by UVB irradiation.

Provided are a method for preventing or treating photoaging of skin, including: administering a composition comprising an effective amount of an extract of Agastache rugosa O Kuntze to a subject in need thereof. The composition decreases expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) induced by ultraviolet B (UVB) irradiation; decreases expression of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/activator protein-1 (AP-1) signaling; improves collagen synthesis; decreases skin inflammation induced by NF-κB; and decreases oxidative stress induced by UVB irradiation.

Embodiments of a method and supplement for preventing and/or treating gastrointestinal distress, including ulcer conditions, in animals such as humans are disclosed. The supplement is in a tablet or capsule form and comprises mastic gum and an emulsifying agent such as lecithin. The supplement may also comprise B vitamins, one or more prebiotics or probiotics, and one or more minerals as well as, pH buffers and flavoring. A disclosed method of preventing and/or treating gastrointestinal distress comprises orally dosing an animal such as a human with the supplement at least once daily.

The present invention discloses a capsule supplement that can boost the immune system and offer advanced protection. The food supplement is a food composition for oral administration as an anti-inflammatory and immune booster. The invention achieves the results by using its anti-inflammatory properties, fats, carbohydrates, protein, fruits, minerals and vitamins, antioxidant and is fortified with: vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, and bromelain. It improves overall health and wellness. The said supplement increases the body defenses against viruses and other illnesses. Unlike therapeutic interventions, this supplement composes of ingredients that are in the food category, which is the primary source of nutrients for the human body. It helps the body maintains its healthy normal functions by using its natural source of sustenance.

The present invention discloses a capsule supplement that can boost the immune system and offer advanced protection. The food supplement is a food composition for oral administration as an anti-inflammatory and immune booster. The invention achieves the results by using its anti-inflammatory properties, fats, carbohydrates, protein, fruits, minerals and vitamins, antioxidant and is fortified with: vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, and bromelain. It improves overall health and wellness. The said supplement increases the body defenses against viruses and other illnesses. Unlike therapeutic interventions, this supplement composes of ingredients that are in the food category, which is the primary source of nutrients for the human body. It helps the body maintains its healthy normal functions by using its natural source of sustenance.

A composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds was obtained from the process steps performed in the following specific order: (i) preparing materials, (ii) creating a dried germinated dragon fruit seeds mixture having moisture content lower than 10%, (iii) creating a foundation mixture, (iv) checking homogeneously of the foundation mixture, (v) determining whether adding the noni powder ingredient, (vi) creating a first temporary mixture, (vii) determining whether adding the dragon fruit powder ingredient, (viii) creating a second temporary mixture, (ix) determining whether adding the other ingredients, (x) creating a third temporary mixture, (xi) checking homogeneously of the third temporary mixture, (xii) grinding, and (xiii) adjusting humidity having less than 10%, then packing, and storing at room temperature. The composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds is convenient for users to bring to eat/drink directly or to dilute with water and/or other food solutions when using.

Disclosed are sweetened consumables and methods of forming said sweetened consumables that comprise certain sweeteners and at least one sweetness enhancer in a concentration near its sweetness detection threshold. The sweeteners include sucrose, fructose, glucose, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, xylose, arabinose, rhamnose, erythritol, xylitol, mannitol, sorbitol, inositol, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, neotame, sucralose, saccharine, or combinations thereof. The sweetness enhancer is selected from naringin dihydrochalcone, mogroside V, swingle extract, rubusoside, rubus extract, rebaudioside, and stevioside.

Disclosed are sweetened consumables and methods of forming said sweetened consumables that comprise certain sweeteners and at least one sweetness enhancer in a concentration near its sweetness detection threshold. The sweeteners include sucrose, fructose, glucose, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, xylose, arabinose, rhamnose, erythritol, xylitol, mannitol, sorbitol, inositol, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, neotame, sucralose, saccharine, or combinations thereof. The sweetness enhancer is selected from naringin dihydrochalcone, mogroside V, swingle extract, rubusoside, rubus extract, rebaudioside, and stevioside.

An energy composition includes a methylated xanthine, a choline derivative, and at least one flavorant in a sufficient amount to render the energy composition palatable. The energy composition may also include vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, preservatives, and the like.

An energy composition includes a methylated xanthine, a choline derivative, and at least one flavorant in a sufficient amount to render the energy composition palatable. The energy composition may also include vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, preservatives, and the like.