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.

The present snack-type food product with high hypoproteic content comprises proteins of high biological value (HBV), in which the principal macronutrients are protein, sugars, carbohydrates and fats. This snack-type food product was specifically developed for patients undergoing haemodialysis treatment. The snack-type food product has sensory characteristics that allow it to achieve better acceptance in comparison with other products available on the market.

The present snack-type food product with high hypoproteic content comprises proteins of high biological value (HBV), in which the principal macronutrients are protein, sugars, carbohydrates and fats. This snack-type food product was specifically developed for patients undergoing haemodialysis treatment. The snack-type food product has sensory characteristics that allow it to achieve better acceptance in comparison with other products available on the market.

Provided are a 4-ureido-5-carboxyl-imidazole-amide hydrolase and use thereof, particularly use in the treatment of gout.

Provided are a 4-ureido-5-carboxyl-imidazole-amide hydrolase and use thereof, particularly use in the treatment of gout.

Disclosed herein in is a method of increasing plasma dileucine levels in a subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition comprising leucine. In certain embodiments, the composition does not comprise dileucine. In certain embodiments, the amount of increase in plasma dileucine is greater than that resulting from administering a protein supplement comprising a comparable amount of leucine. In certain implementations, administration of the composition results in an increase in plasma dileucine that is from about 10% to about 50% greater than from administering a protein supplement comprising a comparable amount of leucine.

Disclosed herein in is a method of increasing plasma dileucine levels in a subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition comprising leucine. In certain embodiments, the composition does not comprise dileucine. In certain embodiments, the amount of increase in plasma dileucine is greater than that resulting from administering a protein supplement comprising a comparable amount of leucine. In certain implementations, administration of the composition results in an increase in plasma dileucine that is from about 10% to about 50% greater than from administering a protein supplement comprising a comparable amount of leucine.

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.