Embodiments of the present invention are generally related to methods of obtaining effective amount of avian follistatin. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to products comprising avian follistatin, and methods of optimizing the same based on avian follistatin concentrations utilized during the manufacturing process. In one embodiment of the present invention, a method of creating a consumable product for treatment of a muscle degenerating disease having avian follistatin comprises selecting an avian egg based upon a desired threshold of avian follistatin concentration therein; extracting material from the avian egg, the material comprising avian follistatin; and processing the material with one or more excipients to yield the consumable product.

Embodiments of the present invention are generally related to methods of obtaining effective amount of avian follistatin. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to products comprising avian follistatin, and methods of optimizing the same based on avian follistatin concentrations utilized during the manufacturing process. In one embodiment of the present invention, a method of creating a consumable product for treatment of a muscle degenerating disease having avian follistatin comprises selecting an avian egg based upon a desired threshold of avian follistatin concentration therein; extracting material from the avian egg, the material comprising avian follistatin; and processing the material with one or more excipients to yield the consumable product.

A beverage composition made with low-calorie, lactose-free skim milk in liquid or dry powder form. Amelanchier alnifolia extract having Abscisic Acid is added to the skim milk in a multi-step process that utilizes CO.sub.2 to maintain the nutrient value of the extract. Crystalline fructose, natural flavorings, nutrients and carbonation are added to produce a flavorful beverage composition. A method to make a carbonated beverage composition with low-calorie, lactose-free skim milk and Amelanchier alnifolia extract includes a series of steps to preserve the nutrient value of the extract.

A beverage composition made with low-calorie, lactose-free skim milk in liquid or dry powder form. Amelanchier alnifolia extract having Abscisic Acid is added to the skim milk in a multi-step process that utilizes CO.sub.2 to maintain the nutrient value of the extract. Crystalline fructose, natural flavorings, nutrients and carbonation are added to produce a flavorful beverage composition. A method to make a carbonated beverage composition with low-calorie, lactose-free skim milk and Amelanchier alnifolia extract includes a series of steps to preserve the nutrient value of the extract.

The present invention relates to the use of a fruit extract and optionally other specific nutrients for preventing, reducing or minimising exercise-induced systemic inflammation and/or for promoting recovery from intense exercise. The invention also relates to compositions comprising such fruit extracts.

The present invention relates to the use of a fruit extract and optionally other specific nutrients for preventing, reducing or minimising exercise-induced systemic inflammation and/or for promoting recovery from intense exercise. The invention also relates to compositions comprising such fruit extracts.

The present invention refers to a process for preparing a salt solution comprising sodium chloride and extracts of parts of officinal plants, preferably extracts of olive tree leaves; the invention is further directed to the salt solution itself, optionally enriched in iodine, particularly in a spray formulation, and to its uses as food supplement, as flavour enhancer for reducing salt consumption and for preventing cardiovascular and renal diseases, osteoporosis, and diseases related to salt abuse and/or iodine insufficiency in the diet.

The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for supporting exercise performance or activities of daily living. The compositions described herein are pharmaceutical or nutritional compositions suitable for enhancing exercise performance. The compositions are based on a specially formulated mixture of essential amino acids (EAAs) with additional components. The compositions target support of muscle protein synthesis and reduction of muscle breakdown during exercise, increasing muscle blood flow during exercise, decreasing the perception of fatigue by supporting optimal availability of neurotransmitter precursors, providing energy for rapids bursts of exertion during exercise, and maintaining adequate electrolyte balance during exercise.

The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for supporting exercise performance or activities of daily living. The compositions described herein are pharmaceutical or nutritional compositions suitable for enhancing exercise performance. The compositions are based on a specially formulated mixture of essential amino acids (EAAs) with additional components. The compositions target support of muscle protein synthesis and reduction of muscle breakdown during exercise, increasing muscle blood flow during exercise, decreasing the perception of fatigue by supporting optimal availability of neurotransmitter precursors, providing energy for rapids bursts of exertion during exercise, and maintaining adequate electrolyte balance during exercise.

An object of the present invention is to provide a fermented milk and polysaccharide capable of inhibiting cancerous cachexia. A fermented milk with cancerous cachexia inhibitory effect according to one aspect of the present invention contains Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus as an active ingredient. Also, polysaccharide with cancerous cachexia inhibitory effect according to another aspect of the present invention are produced from the Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus. It is preferable that the Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus is Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus OLL1073R-1 (accession number: FERM BP-10741).