The present invention provides stable amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) compositions, and food articles comprising said compositions.

The present invention provides stable amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) compositions, and food articles comprising said compositions.

A composition comprising or consisting of L-theanine and one or more fructooligosaccharides, wherein the ratio of L-theanine to froctooligosaccharide(s) is of about 2:1 to 99:1. A composition in the form of a food or nutraceutical, and also in the form of a powder, granules, suspension, tablet, capsule, lozenge, bakery item, sweets, drink, beverage or oral preparation.

A composition comprising or consisting of L-theanine and one or more fructooligosaccharides, wherein the ratio of L-theanine to froctooligosaccharide(s) is of about 2:1 to 99:1. A composition in the form of a food or nutraceutical, and also in the form of a powder, granules, suspension, tablet, capsule, lozenge, bakery item, sweets, drink, beverage or oral preparation.

A dietary composition and method for treating kidney damage and/or disease with a fasting-mimicking diet is provided. The method includes a step of identifying a subject having kidney damage. A low sodium fasting-mimicking diet with a specific dietary composition is administered to the subject for a first time period of 1 to 10 days.

A dietary composition and method for treating kidney damage and/or disease with a fasting-mimicking diet is provided. The method includes a step of identifying a subject having kidney damage. A low sodium fasting-mimicking diet with a specific dietary composition is administered to the subject for a first time period of 1 to 10 days.

The present invention provides nutritional compositions that are employed as oral supplementation to the human diet and methods for using such nutritional compositions. The compositions of the present invention provide for supplementation to the diet of the cancer patient, as well as preventative dietary supplementation aimed at supporting the human immune system for those not currently suffering from cancer. Methods are provided that utilize specific combinations of selected forms selenium. chromium, and molybdenum in combination with fish oil.

The present invention provides nutritional compositions that are employed as oral supplementation to the human diet and methods for using such nutritional compositions. The compositions of the present invention provide for supplementation to the diet of the cancer patient, as well as preventative dietary supplementation aimed at supporting the human immune system for those not currently suffering from cancer. Methods are provided that utilize specific combinations of selected forms selenium. chromium, and molybdenum in combination with fish oil.

A probiotic composition and method for activating probiotic spores for consumption by a human to reduce inflammation in or treat inflammatory conditions in the gut. A probiotic composition comprises a nutrient-germinant composition, one or more species of Bacillus spores, and optionally a food or beverage product, which are mixed or pre-mixed in any combination. A nutrient-germinant composition comprises one or more L-amino acids, optionally a source of potassium ions, and optionally one or more buffers, if the source of potassium ions is not also a buffer. A method of activating the spores comprises heating the probiotic composition or food or beverage containing the probiotic composition to a temperature range of around 42° C.-100° C., more preferably 70° C.-85° C. prior to being administered to ingested. Dosing the probiotic composition at around 1 to 4 grams per day over a treatment cycle can reduce indicators of inflammation by at least 10-20% or more.

A probiotic composition and method for activating probiotic spores for consumption by a human to reduce inflammation in or treat inflammatory conditions in the gut. A probiotic composition comprises a nutrient-germinant composition, one or more species of Bacillus spores, and optionally a food or beverage product, which are mixed or pre-mixed in any combination. A nutrient-germinant composition comprises one or more L-amino acids, optionally a source of potassium ions, and optionally one or more buffers, if the source of potassium ions is not also a buffer. A method of activating the spores comprises heating the probiotic composition or food or beverage containing the probiotic composition to a temperature range of around 42° C.-100° C., more preferably 70° C.-85° C. prior to being administered to ingested. Dosing the probiotic composition at around 1 to 4 grams per day over a treatment cycle can reduce indicators of inflammation by at least 10-20% or more.