Various embodiments of the invention relate to compositions comprising vitamins, minerals and trace elements, antioxidants, amino acids, probiotics, and other components and methods for using such compositions to treat or prevent diseases associated with oxidative stress, including cardiovascular disease.

A weight loss system is presented herein. In one embodiment, the weight loss system that accelerates weight loss in a subject eating a caloric restricted diet with a minimum daily protein intake of about 3 oz. and engaging in daily physical activity equivalent to about 5,000 steps per day is presented. The weight loss system can comprise an effective amount of: an antimicrobial component that includes berberine, cinnamon and curcumin; fish oil; a probiotic component that includes Lactobacillus spp., Bifidobacterium spp., and Streptococcus spp.; an antioxidant, phytochemical component that includes apple extract, grape extract, green tea extract, and olive extract; and a vitamin component that includes vitamins A, B, C, D, and E. The weight loss system can stimulate a weight loss of at least 3% more than if not administered to the subject. Further presented herein is a method of facilitating weight loss in a subject and a method of improving the health of a subject participating in a weight loss program.

A weight loss system is presented herein. In one embodiment, the weight loss system that accelerates weight loss in a subject eating a caloric restricted diet with a minimum daily protein intake of about 3 oz. and engaging in daily physical activity equivalent to about 5,000 steps per day is presented. The weight loss system can comprise an effective amount of: an antimicrobial component that includes berberine, cinnamon and curcumin; fish oil; a probiotic component that includes Lactobacillus spp., Bifidobacterium spp., and Streptococcus spp.; an antioxidant, phytochemical component that includes apple extract, grape extract, green tea extract, and olive extract; and a vitamin component that includes vitamins A, B, C, D, and E. The weight loss system can stimulate a weight loss of at least 3% more than if not administered to the subject. Further presented herein is a method of facilitating weight loss in a subject and a method of improving the health of a subject participating in a weight loss program.

Embodiments herein relate to a composition comprising an enhanced kava extract, wherein the enhanced kava extract comprises a kava product extracted using a material comprising CO2 and/or ethanol extraction method from a selected part of a kava plant and containing 50% or more of a kavalactone as measured by HPLC, wherein the kava plant is not a wild type kava such that the kava product is safe for human consumption, as well as to the methods of making the composition, and a human edible or drinkable product comprising an enhanced kava extract, and an additive comprising a tetrahydrocannabinol extract, a cannabidiol extract, a hemp extract or combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the enhanced kava extract comprises a kava product extracted using a non-organic solvent.

Embodiments herein relate to a composition comprising an enhanced kava extract, wherein the enhanced kava extract comprises a kava product extracted using a material comprising CO2 and/or ethanol extraction method from a selected part of a kava plant and containing 50% or more of a kavalactone as measured by HPLC, wherein the kava plant is not a wild type kava such that the kava product is safe for human consumption, as well as to the methods of making the composition, and a human edible or drinkable product comprising an enhanced kava extract, and an additive comprising a tetrahydrocannabinol extract, a cannabidiol extract, a hemp extract or combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the enhanced kava extract comprises a kava product extracted using a non-organic solvent.

Provided herein is a nutritional supplement designed to support kidney and cardiac function as well as mitochondrial energy function needs in patients undergoing hemodialysis. This supplement replenishes essential vitamins and minerals that are lost during dialysis, does not contain compounds that may specifically cause harm to dialysis patients, and provides support for tissues undergoing oxidative stress.

Provided herein is a nutritional supplement designed to support kidney and cardiac function as well as mitochondrial energy function needs in patients undergoing hemodialysis. This supplement replenishes essential vitamins and minerals that are lost during dialysis, does not contain compounds that may specifically cause harm to dialysis patients, and provides support for tissues undergoing oxidative stress.

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for binding active ingredients onto consumable high pressure gasified crystals. The method of binding dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, and active ingredients onto carbonated crystals (candy) can be performed to preserve the full benefits of the ingredients by using low or zero moisture, low or ambient temperatures, and ensuringeven dispersal of the ingredients per dosage. The supplements can be retained in the mouth of a user via sensory signals until orally absorbed.

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for binding active ingredients onto consumable high pressure gasified crystals. The method of binding dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, and active ingredients onto carbonated crystals (candy) can be performed to preserve the full benefits of the ingredients by using low or zero moisture, low or ambient temperatures, and ensuringeven dispersal of the ingredients per dosage. The supplements can be retained in the mouth of a user via sensory signals until orally absorbed.

Provided are non-dairy yogurt analogs that have qualities similar to those of dairy-based yogurts. Certain embodiments are to plant-based yogurt analogs comprising fermented plant protein isolates and/or gelled plant protein isolates. Also provided are processes for production of such non-dairy yogurt analogs. For instance, a method for producing a plant-based yogurt mixture capable of being used to make a plant-based yogurt analog comprising the steps of: a) obtaining an essentially dairy-free base for a yogurt formulation that includes a plant-based derivative, such as a paste; and b) adding an acid to said formulation. Thereafter, the plant-based yogurt formulation may be used to manufacture a plant-based yogurt analog comprising the steps of: a) heating a plant-based yogurt mixture at for a first pre-determined amount of time while stirring; b) allowing the mixture to cool; c) adding yogurt cultures to the resultant mixture; and d) incubating the resultant mixture for a second pre-determined amount of time to produce a plant-based yogurt analog.