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Disclosed are beverage compositions containing green tea catechins and polyvalent mineral cations, wherein the beverage compositions exhibit a relatively low turbidity. Also disclosed is a process for avoiding the turbidity issues associated with inclusion of calcium and green tea catechins.

The present invention provides improved processes for extracting and preparing lipids from biological sources for use in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and functional foods.

Method and device for the quantification and monitoring of cardiovascular function comprising continuous determination of significant individual cardiovascular function parameters through a multisensory, operator-independent platform during a sample period at rest, recording the data determined, continuously monitoring these data during pharmacological stress or exercise activity, comparing the memorized data with those determined during the same time span of the sample period and comparing the changes in cardiovascular function occurring during stress or exercise vs rest, and comparing the changes in cardiovascular function occurring during recovery vs rest and vs stress or exercise.

The present invention relates to compositions comprising omega-3 fatty acid derivatives, and in particular to compositions comprising omega-3 phospholipids in combination with other omega-3 derivatives.

Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a multiple-person elliptical trainer for improving cardiovascular fitness. In one embodiment of the present invention, the multiple-person elliptical trainer includes two training stations mounted to a support frame. Each training station includes a pair of roughly parallel tracks, each track pivotally attached to a swing arm at a front end and a crank arm at a rear end. The crank arms, in turn, are interconnected via a rotatable axle attached to the support frame. Each track further includes a foot pedal and each swing arm includes a swing-arm handle. In one embodiment of the present invention, a user can place a foot on each of the foot pedals, grasp the swing-arm handles, and rotate the crank arms by rhythmically pushing and pulling the swing-arm handles while using the foot pedals to simulate a walking or running gait.

A portable desktop apparatus that can be easily and stably mounted to a piece of standard exercise equipment, set at a position desired by the user, and used to accommodate a laptop computer or other equipment. The apparatus is lightweight, adaptable, adjustable, made of durable material, and easily broken down for transport. The user of the apparatus may mount the apparatus to exercise equipment such as a treadmill in order to benefit from light exercise while conducting work-related tasks or other business. The user receives health benefits as a result and is able to burn calories while working as opposed to working in a stationary position and having to find other time for exercise, or forfeit the opportunity to exercise. The apparatus is equipped with safety features for improved stability. Proper use of the apparatus may provide long-term health benefits for its users.

Compositions, kits and methods are provided for promoting brain and cardiovascular health, preventing or treating neurological and vascular disorders. In one embodiment, the composition comprises Rhodiola rosea (root), Ginkgo biloba (leaf), Panax notoginseng (root), and Ligusticum chuanxiong (rhizome). The composition can be used as pharmaceuticals or nutraceuticals for promoting general brain health, maintaining a healthy brain, and all neurological disorders such as memory loss, ischemic stroke, neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Huntington's disease, Alzheimers's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and vascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis, congestive heart failure, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, renovascular diseases, mesenteric vascular diseases, pulmonary vascular diseases, ocular vascular diseases, peripheral vascular diseases, peripheral ischemic diseases, and the like.

Compositions and methods for reducing cardiovascular risk utilizing substituted 1,3-cyclopentadione compounds are described.

A dietary supplement including a unique combination of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and optionally vitamins, minerals and specialty ingredients. The supplement can include a fruit ingredient, a vegetable ingredient and an herbal ingredient, wherein the fruit ingredient is at least one of pomegranate and citrus bioflavonoids, wherein the vegetable ingredient is at least one of asparagus, lutein, lycopene and watercress, and wherein the herbal ingredient is at least one of basil, oregano and rosemary. The supplement can be administered to subjects to reduce risk factors in a subject, for example, by lowering homocysteine levels and/or reducing DNA damage. The supplement can increase plasma levels of at least one of vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, folate, and beta-carotene and other vitamins or substances in the subject.

The invention discloses a preparation method of a chia seed beverage. The preparation method includes the steps that firstly, clean chia seeds are sterilized and inactivated; then the chia seeds are pre-soaked in water, the mass ratio of the chia seeds to water is 1:9 to 1:30, water temperature is 5-25 DEG C, and soaking is performed for 3-24 hours till gel-like covers are formed on the outer sides of the chia seeds adsorbing water; finally, the chia seeds where the gel-like covers are formed are added into natural or artificial seasoning water containing one or more sweetening agents or preservatives; sterilization is performed, and the chia seed beverage is formed. The beverage prepared through the method can effectively enhance peristalsis of a gastrointestinal tract, promote cardiovascular health and meanwhile have the effect of stabilizing blood glucose.

The present invention is a system and method for creating and using algae as a food supplement for cattle and buffalo thereby providing a desirable food supplement for cattle and buffalo wherein the meat and fat produced has increased specific Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for a product, which imparts a healthier cardiovascular or healthier central nervous system.

A novel food composition is provided in which eggs whites are combined with phytosterols. Other ingredients, such as omega-3 fatty acids, preferably including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may also be present in the product. Methods for producing these compositions are also provided.

A composition including a unique combination of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and optionally vitamins, minerals and specialty ingredients. The composition can include a fruit ingredient, a vegetable ingredient and an herbal ingredient, wherein the fruit ingredient is at least one of pomegranate and citrus bioflavonoids, wherein the vegetable ingredient, is at least one of asparagus, lutein, lycopene and watercress, and wherein the herbal ingredient is at least one of basil, oregano and rosemary. The composition can be administered to subjects to correct a dietary deficiency of phytochemicals and other nutrients, improve plasma concentrations of antioxidant nutrients, and increase the activity of genetic mechanisms for DNA repair and stability.

The invention discloses a composition containing probiotics and a preparation method thereof. The composition containing the probiotics is prepared from, by weight, 4-10 parts of lactobacillus helveticus, 3-8 parts of bacillus coagulans, 0.5-1 part of lactococcus lactis, 0.5-1.5 parts of bifidobacterium animalis, 1-8 parts of saccharomyces boulardii, 3-25 parts of vitamin B yeast, 10-30 parts of theanine, 10-40 parts of fermented soybean meal and 2-5 parts of roselle. The composition containing the probiotics adopts raw food materials, comprehensively utilizes the probiotics of the lactobacillus helveticus, the bacillus coagulans, the lactococcus lactis, the bifidobacterium animalis and the like and the effect advantages and synergistic effect of the saccharomyces boulardii, the vitamin Byeast, the theanine, the fermented soybean meal and the roselle, and has the effects of soothing the nerves, resisting depression, significantly improving sleep quality, reducing pressure and fat, reducing the blood sugar level, promoting cardiovascular health, repairing gastric mucosa, and relieving gastric ulcer and stress enteritis.

This disclosure relates to novel herbal compositions comprising extracts of rosemary and oregano, and methods of using the herbal compositions to modulate inflammatory potential. One or both of the extracts may be supercritical extracts. The disclosure further relates to methods of treating inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or combinations thereof, using the herbal compositions.

The present invention provides an exercise device for exercising the human body, wherein the device is formed as a low friction apparatus for use on a variety of surfaces. The device in a particular form incorporates a retraining harness that is affixed to the device that allows the user to secure their hands and feet into separate devices. The present invention is also directed to a device that allows the user to select between high friction and low frictions parts of the bottom, so as to perform an expanded array of exercises.

The invention provides chocolate liquor or product containing ergosterol extract and a preparation method thereof, and belongs to the technical field of comprehensive utilization and processing of agricultural products. The preparation method comprises the following steps of firstly extracting ergosterol from shii-take mushroom-like substances; cooking konjak and porphyra by applying high-temperature short-time steam blanching, and conducting superfine grinding treatment; treating natto and strawberries by means of freeze-drying, and conducting superfine grinding treatment; then, melting chocolate, and adding the materials into the molten chocolate according to a certain sequence and proportion, conducting uniform stirring and low-frequency ultrasonic treatment to prepare chocolate liquor or a product applied to filling, coating or mounting patterns and the like. According to the chocolate liquor or product, the chocolate preparation process is improved, the chocolate liquor quality is improved, nutrition absorption of a human body is benefited, and the taste of the chocolate liquor or product is smooth.