A trace element solution comprises at least the following metals: zinc; manganese; selenium; and copper; and which comprises a concentration of the metals of at least 90 mg/ml. The solution may comprise the following concentrations: at least 60 mg/ml zinc; at least 10 mg/ml manganese; at least 5 mg/ml selenium; and at least 15 mg/ml copper. The solution may comprise chromium, iodine and chromium.

A trace element solution comprises at least the following metals: zinc; manganese; selenium; and copper; and which comprises a concentration of the metals of at least 90 mg/ml. The solution may comprise the following concentrations: at least 60 mg/ml zinc; at least 10 mg/ml manganese; at least 5 mg/ml selenium; and at least 15 mg/ml copper. The solution may comprise chromium, iodine and chromium.

The present invention provides food products, nutritional programs, and methods for meeting nutritional needs of subjects with dementia and related cognitive disorders. In one embodiment, the invention provides a food product comprising a reversibly sealed container and a soup, wherein the soup is in the container and comprises a total volume of 200-2000 mls, a vegetable or meat component, 300 to 2500 calories, a macronutrient caloric distribution comprising: 20-80% fat, 10-45% protein, and 10-65% carbohydrate, about 2% to about 40% medium chain triglycerides, omega 3 fatty acids in an amount of 100 to 2000 mg and less than 20 solid food particles having a volume greater than about 20 cm.sup.3. Such food products, when administered to affected subjects, can positively impact (i) nutritional status; (ii) quality of life; (iii) disease course; (v) the demand for assistance from a care giver; (vi) subject compliance with a nutritional plan using the food product, and (vii) ease of monitoring compliance by the caregiver for verification.

The present invention provides food products, nutritional programs, and methods for meeting nutritional needs of subjects with dementia and related cognitive disorders. In one embodiment, the invention provides a food product comprising a reversibly sealed container and a soup, wherein the soup is in the container and comprises a total volume of 200-2000 mls, a vegetable or meat component, 300 to 2500 calories, a macronutrient caloric distribution comprising: 20-80% fat, 10-45% protein, and 10-65% carbohydrate, about 2% to about 40% medium chain triglycerides, omega 3 fatty acids in an amount of 100 to 2000 mg and less than 20 solid food particles having a volume greater than about 20 cm.sup.3. Such food products, when administered to affected subjects, can positively impact (i) nutritional status; (ii) quality of life; (iii) disease course; (v) the demand for assistance from a care giver; (vi) subject compliance with a nutritional plan using the food product, and (vii) ease of monitoring compliance by the caregiver for verification.

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 disclosed invention relates to a chemical composition that can be taken orally and supplements an unhealthy diet and lifestyle. In one aspect of the invention the chemical composition includes Retinol Palmitate, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), Pyridoxal, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Cholecalciferol, Zinc, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, L-Selenomethionine, Lysine, Phenylalanine, L-Threonine, L-Methionine, L-Histidine, L-Tryptophan, L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine, Cinnamon Bark Powder, and Curcumin.

The disclosed invention relates to a chemical composition that can be taken orally and supplements an unhealthy diet and lifestyle. In one aspect of the invention the chemical composition includes Retinol Palmitate, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), Pyridoxal, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Cholecalciferol, Zinc, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, L-Selenomethionine, Lysine, Phenylalanine, L-Threonine, L-Methionine, L-Histidine, L-Tryptophan, L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine, Cinnamon Bark Powder, and Curcumin.

The food additive includes the following components in weight percent: liquorice—Glycyrrhiza glabra from 1.19% to 47.61%, sweet wormwood—Artemisia annua from 1.19% to 47.61%, quinine bark extract—Cinho from 1.19% to 47.61%, hawthorn extract—Crataegus from 1.19% to 47.61%, dandelion extract—Taraxcum from 1.19% to 47.61%, vitamin C—Ascorbic acid from 1.19% up to 47.61%, DD-Galacturonic acid from 1.19% to 47.61%, apple pectin from 1.19% to 47.61%, bitter orange—Citrus aurantium from 1.19% to 47.61%, ginger—Zingiber officinale from 0.23% to 11.9%, Radix isatidis from 0.23% to 11.9%, Lindera aggregate—0.23% to 11.9%, woad—Isatis indigotica from 0.23% to 9.52%, Torreya nucifera from 0.23% to 9.52%, geranium extract—Pelargonium from 0.23% to 9.52%, Zinc from 0.23% to 2.38% and Sodium Selenite from 0.00119% to 0.04762%.

The food additive includes the following components in weight percent: liquorice—Glycyrrhiza glabra from 1.19% to 47.61%, sweet wormwood—Artemisia annua from 1.19% to 47.61%, quinine bark extract—Cinho from 1.19% to 47.61%, hawthorn extract—Crataegus from 1.19% to 47.61%, dandelion extract—Taraxcum from 1.19% to 47.61%, vitamin C—Ascorbic acid from 1.19% up to 47.61%, DD-Galacturonic acid from 1.19% to 47.61%, apple pectin from 1.19% to 47.61%, bitter orange—Citrus aurantium from 1.19% to 47.61%, ginger—Zingiber officinale from 0.23% to 11.9%, Radix isatidis from 0.23% to 11.9%, Lindera aggregate—0.23% to 11.9%, woad—Isatis indigotica from 0.23% to 9.52%, Torreya nucifera from 0.23% to 9.52%, geranium extract—Pelargonium from 0.23% to 9.52%, Zinc from 0.23% to 2.38% and Sodium Selenite from 0.00119% to 0.04762%.

Embodiments disclosed relate to a nutritional formula having non-fat milk powder, lactose, an oil blend, enriched whey protein concentrate, oligosaccharides, choline, arachidonic acid (ACA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), magnesium oxide, sodium citrate, lactoferrin, inositol, taurine, iron, L-carnitine, zinc, nucleotides, soy lecithin, pantothenic acid, copper, D-biotin, folic acid, lutein, manganese sulfate, iodine, Beta-carotene, and selenium, and to methods of delivering nutrition to a subject.