674 results about "Nutrition supplementation" patented technology

Disclosed herein are compositions to meet the needs of aged pets and other animals. Pet foods, pet treats and pet supplements with anti-aging effects are disclosed whose compositions include the R-alpha-lipoic acid in the amount of 0.10 grams to 1.5 grams and L-carnitine in the amount of 0.10 grams to 3 grams in addition to the usual composition. Optionally, coenzyme Q can be added in an amount of at least 1 mg / day. Optionally, creatine can be added in an amount of at least 0.2 grams / day. These additional components fight age-related declines in mitochondrial function, which result in less energy and other signs of aging.

Disclosed herein are compositions to meet the needs of individuals, including humans and pets. Nutritional beverages, powders to make the same, a pudding and a nutritional bar are disclosed whose compositions include the R-alpha-lipoic acid in the amount of 0.12 grams to 1.5 grams and L-carnitine in the amount of 0.12 grams to 3 grams in addition to the usual composition. Optionally, effective amounts of coenzyme Q and / or creatine also are added. These additional components fight age-related declines in mitochondrial function which result in less energy and other signs of aging.

A nutritional supplement comprising an infant milk formula having long chain poly unsaturated fatty acids, sialic acids, and cholesterol.

A process for coating a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)-containing carrier particle or a PUFA matrix particle, or a liquid pharmaceutical-containing carrier particle or a liquid pharmaceutical matrix particle. Also disclosed are such particles made by the process of the invention and foods, pharmaceuticals, beverages, nutritional supplements, infant formula, pet food and animal feed with incorporate such particles.

The present invention relates to a nutritional supplement for administration to children. The supplement comprises a protein component, a carbohydrate component, and a fat or lipid component which further comprises a source of DHA. The supplement has an ω-6:ω3 fatty acid ratio of about 6:1 or less. The present invention also relates to a method of providing nutrition to a pediatric subject comprising administering to the subject a nutritional supplement comprising a protein component; a carbohydrate component; and a fat or lipid component, which further comprises a source of DHA, wherein the composition has an ω-6:ω-3 fatty acid ratio of about 6:1 or less.

A nutritional supplement composition for normalizing impaired or deteriorating neurological function in humans is composed of: at least one agent which promotes synthesis of ATP and / or creatine phosphate in the body, at least one antioxidant for scavenging free radicals in at least one pathway in the body; at least one agent for normalizing or maintaining membrane function and structure in the body; at least one agent for normalizing or maintaining normal neurotransmitter function in the body; at least one agent for down-regulating cortisol action; and at least one agent for suppressing activation of apoptotic pathways in the body. The composition may further contain one or more of: at least one agent for suppressing inflammation in the body; at least one agent for normalizing or maintaining vascular wall function and structure in the body; at least one agent for normalizing or maintaining function of nerve growth factors and / or neurotropic factors in the body; at least one agent for suppressing toxic metal ionic effects; at least one agent for normalizing or maintaining methyl metabolism in the body; at least one agent for normalizing or maintaining metabolism of insulin and glucose in the body; and at least one agent for up-regulating activity of heat shock proteins in the body. A method for normalizing impaired neurological function in humans modulating nutrient partitioning in a human involves administering the aforementioned composition to the human, preferably on a daily basis, for a therapeutically effective period of time. Preferably, the method further involves having the human follow a stress reduction program, and / or a cognitive retraining program, and / or a dietary program designed to maximize insulin and glucose metabolism.

The invention discloses a baked staple food for pets, which is prepared from raw materials comprising animal raw materials, grain powder, microbial protein, plant and animal protein, animal fat, vegetable oil, an antioxidant, a water-retaining agent, calcium acid phosphate and / or a dietary supplement, wherein the animal raw materials are fresh animal raw materials, and may be one or more of beef, chicken, mutton, rabbit meat, duck, goose meat, fish, pork, beef liver, beef lung, chicken liver, rabbit liver, rabbit lung, pork liver and pork lung; the animal raw material content of all the raw materials is 10 to 60 mass percent; and the grain powder content of all the raw materials is 10 to 40 mass percent. The staple food for the pets is prepared completely from the fresh raw materials, is healthy, nutrient, highly palatable, digestible, and more favorable for strengthening bones and enhancing the physique of the pets, and can maximally reduce discomfort caused by diet change and effectively improve the intestinal tract function of dogs.

Disclosed is a method of producing a reconstituted fruit, herb, and / or seed fiber product, the product produced using the method, and dietary supplements containing the product. The steps used to produce the product include expressing juice from a fruit (such as cranberries), herb, or seed; concentrating the juice by removing water; infusing pomace obtained during expression of the juice with the concentrated juice, and drying the steeped pomace to obtain a dry, non-hygroscopic, free-flowing nutritional supplement.

The present invention relates to a composition for the delivery of active agents that are protected from environmental oxidation and are resistant to ruminal fermentation degradation but not intestinal digestion and adsorption. The composition may contain biologically active ingredients such as for example, vitamins, minerals, proteins, amino acids, fatty acids, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceuticals together with natural and / or synthetic lecithin phospholipids.

A nutritional supplement composition that promotes visual health and reduces or reverses visual acuity loss by a reduced Vitamin E content from standard supplements with the addition of taurine, omega-3 fatty acids, and non proform Vitamin A carotenoids including lutein and zeaxanthin. The essential ingredients of the nutritional or dietary supplements are Vitamin C, no more than 300 IUs of Vitamin E, Vitamin A at least a portion of which is provided in the form of a proform Vitamin A carotenoid, omega-3 fatty acids, and non proform Vitamin A carotenoids including lutein and / or zeaxanthin. The essential ingredients are provided in a form suitable of oral ingestion or other forms of administration in one or more doses per day.

Disclosed herein are compositions to meet the needs of aged pets and other animals. A pet food formulated for senior pets provides alpha-lipoic acid at about 0.15 to 50 mg / kg body weight / day, carnitine at about 0.5 to 100 mg / kg / day, and optionally coenzyme Q at about 0.01 mg / kg / day and / or creatine at about 15 mg to about 1 g / kg / day. A pet treat for senior pets provides alpha-lipoic acid at about 0.15 to 50 mg / kg body weight / day, carnitine at about 0.5 to 100 mg / kg / day, and optionally coenzyme Q at about 0.01 mg / kg / day and / or creatine at about 15 mg to about 1 g / kg / day. A pet supplement for mature pets offers alpha-lipoic acid at about 0.15 to 50 mg / kg body weight / day, carnitine at about 0.5 to 100 mg / kg / day, and optionally coenzyme Q at about 0.01 mg / kg / day and / or creatine at about 15 mg to about 1 g / kg / day.

The present invention relates to a nutritional supplement composition and methods for preparing. The invention further provides a method for creating a nutrient supplement drink composition comprising the a carrier liquid, a flower distillate, and at least one herbal extract component, and optionally including an additional ingredient selected from the group consisting of a second herbal extract component, a nutrient, a flavoring agent, a preservative, a coloring agent, a second carrier agent, and combinations thereof.

A nutritional supplement, prepared food product, or direct food additive for ingestion by mammals, and methods for preparing such products, are provided. Products of the invention comprise an oxidation-resistant fat-based composition substantially free of exogenous solubilizing and dispersing agents for phytosterols. The fat-based composition includes greater than 25% and less than 75% by weight of one or more triglyceride-based edible oil or fat, and greater than 25% and less than 75% by weight of one or more non-esterified phytosterols. The fat-based composition, when exposed to air, contains a reduced amount of oxidative by-products compared to a similar fat-based composition lacking non-esterified phytosterols. Also provided are methods for reducing plasma cholesterol in mammals, and methods for protecting plasma lipoproteins and cholesterol from oxidation by ingestion of products of the invention.

An alertness inducing composition contains the active ingredients caffeine and taurine and various inert substances in a dry formulation. Caffeine and taurine are delivered in an oral formulation that obviates the need for ingesting significant quantities of liquid or sugar.

This invention is directed to a dietary regimen and a unique combination of nutritional supplements and a method. More specifically, this invention is directed to a unique combination of nutritional supplements which provides symptomatic relief from arthritis. The unique combination of nutritional supplements of this invention is believed to function by both increasing the available (effective blood level) of anti-inflammatory agents and promotion of the healing / regenerative process in the effected joints, thus, producing unexpected and lasting symptomatic relief from the debilitating effects of both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The essential nutritional supplements of the dietary regimen of this invention are as follows: (a) gamma linolenic acid (unrefined), hereinafter "GLA"(b) a mixture of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaneoic acid, hereinafter collectively "EPA"(c) a mixture of chondroitin sulfate, N-acetyl glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine sulfate and manganese aspartate, hereinafter collectively "CHONDROX"The regimen is adjusted based upon the weight of the individual, and once symptomatic relief is achieved, the individual remains essentially free from the debilitating effects of arthritis so as long the daily regimen is faithfully followed.

The invention provides compositions containing one or more sterol compounds and one or more fatty acid compounds. The invention also provides methods for reducing CVD risk factors such as LDL cholesterol levels.

This invention provides a nutritional supplement containing docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), antioxidants and anthocyanosides. The supplement is useful for improving night vision acuity, field of vision and adaptation to light.

The invention discloses two toadstool natural culturing methods belonging to one general invention conception. The first method comprises the following steps of mixing toadstool cultivated species with toadstool culturing materials and soil evenly, forming the mixture of the toadstool cultivated species, culturing materials and soil, sowing the mixture containing the toadstool cultivated species in a land and covering with soil with the thickness of 0.5cm-2.5cm; the toadstool culturing materials comprise herbaceous plant in grass family, crop straws, bran and KH2PO4, MgSO4, urea and other nutrient substances. The second method is as follows: hole sowing the toadstool cultivated species in the land directly and covering with soil with the thickness of 0.5cm-2.5cm. For the above two methods, at least one time of nutrition supplementation is carried out when mycelial is mature, and the nutrient supplementary solution is prepared by grass ash leachate, KH2PO4, MgSO4 and urea.

A method of delivering dietary supplements, in the form of intact anthocyanins, into the lower gastrointestinal tract of a body for absorption from an aqueous medium comprising: expressing juice from one or more fruits, which fruits include anthocyanins, thereby yielding a juice portion and a pomace portion; concentrating the juice portion to yield a juice concentrate; mixing the juice concentrate with the pomace portion; drying the juice-infused pomace to yield a free-flowing, non-hygroscopic powder formulation to yield the dietary supplement; and orally ingesting the dietary supplement in the form of capsules, tablets, shakes, drinks, energy supplements, energy bars, and the like.

Disclosed is a method of producing a reconstituted fruit, herb, and / or seed fiber product, the product produced using the method, and dietary supplements containing the product. The steps used to produce the product include expressing juice from a fruit, herb, or seed; concentrating the juice by removing water; infusing pomace obtained during expression of the juice with the concentrated juice, and drying the steeped pomace to obtain a dry, non-hygroscopic, free-flowing nutritional supplement.

The present invention relates to non sweet food binder composition. Particularly, the food binder composition can be used in the preparation of savory snack bars, savory nutritional bars, or in savory food products used as snack or meal replacement, containing varied levels of protein, fiber, minerals, vitamins and other bioactive substances or nutritional supplements.

The present invention provides a particulate composition wherein an oil component (A) comprising a water-insoluble bioactive substance is poly-dispersed while forming a domain in a matrix comprising of a water-soluble excipient based on a water-soluble polymer, and wherein the sphericity of the particulate composition is not less than 0.9 and a method of producing the same. The particulate composition simultaneously has excellent water solubility, workability, tabletability and heat-resistance. It also provides a food, food with nutrient function claims, food for specified health uses, nutritional supplement, nutritional product, animal drug, drink, feed, pet food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical product, therapeutic drug, prophylactic drug and the like, which contain the particulate composition.

Described herein is a low-glycemic nutritional supplement to be incorporated into the diet of an overweight or obese patient comprising low glycemic index ingredients including carbohydrate source, a source of protein, and a source of fat, and further comprising a source of green tea extract, a source of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), and a source of chromium. The supplement provides active food-grade ingredients to improve the management weight loss, prevention of weight gain, and a feeling of satiety.

The present invention relates to compositions, kits and methods for the administration of various vitamin, mineral and nutrient compositions, and in a specific embodiment, the compositions, kits and methods may utilize or include vitamin D, iodine, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B9, vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium, omega 3 fatty acids and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.

A prepackaged sweetener packet containing one or more nutritional supplements. The nutritional supplements can be in the form of dry powders or granular material that is dispersed throughout the sweetener, which dissolves when mixed with a beverage. Another optional multi-chamber packet separates the sweetener from the nutritional supplement during storage. When the packet is opened for use with a beverage, both the sweetener and the nutritional supplements can be simultaneously poured into the beverage. A conventional paper structure can be used for dry sweeteners and nutritional supplements, or the water impermeable material can be used to store moist or liquid sweeteners and nutritional supplements.

The present invention provides food bars for consumption by pregnant women, lactating women or women of childbearing potential that are attempting to become pregnant containing one or more vitamins and / or minerals, DHA, one or more DHA taste-masking agents and, optionally, one or more anti-constipation and regularity-maintaining agents, methods for preparing these food bars, and methods for supplementing the dietary requirements of pregnant women, lactating women or women of childbearing potential that are attempting to become pregnant. The food bars of the invention generally comprise one or more vitamins and minerals recommended for consumption by pregnant women, lactating women or women of childbearing potential that are attempting to become pregnant in an amount that is effective for enhancing the nutrition of pregnant women, lactating women or women of childbearing potential that are attempting to become pregnant, and that is not harmful to developing fetuses or breast-feeding babies, including calcium in an amount above 1,000 mg, DHA in an amount that is effective for providing, or increasing the supply of, DHA to a developing fetus or baby through a placenta or breast milk, one or more DHA taste-masking agents in an amount that is effective for masking the taste of DHA, and that is not harmful to developing fetuses or breast-feeding babies and, optionally, one or more anti-constipation and regularity-maintaining agents in an amount that is effective for reducing or eliminating constipation, and that is not harmful to developing fetuses or breast-feeding babies, from about 0 to about 99 weight percent of carbohydrates, from about 0 to about 80 weight percent of proteins, and from about 0 to about 60 weight percent of fats.

A food product containing an effective amount of an active agent which is hydroxymatairesinol, a geometric isomer or stereoisomer thereof, or an acceptable salt thereof, or a mixture thereof, where the food product is selected from the group consisting of a nutritional supplement and a nutrient. The food product can increase the level of enterolactone or another metabolite of hydroxymatairesinol in a person's serum thereby causing prevention of a cancer or a certain non-cancer, hormone dependent disease in a person, based on the administration of hydroxymatairesinol to the person.

The invention provides a high efficiency livestock and poultry nutrition replenisher and a preparation method thereof, and the nutrition replenisher contains various vitamins, amino acids and electrolyte. Simultaneously, the multi-stage premixing process is adopted by the high efficiency livestock and poultry nutrition replenisher, so that the high mixing uniformity of ultra-trace elements can beensured; and furthermore, sanguinarine is introduced into drinking water nutrition replenisher and is processed by peridium treatment, and emulsification treatment is carried out on liposoluble vitamins, so that good water-solubility can be guaranteed. The high efficiency livestock and poultry nutrition replenisher has comprehensive nutrition, leads all nutrient components to be supplemented witheach other, can effectively prevent deficiency of the vitamins and the amino acids, maintains electrolyte balance, regulates the metabolism of organism, improves the feed conversion rate and the anti-stress capability, stimulates the immune function, reduces the occurrence of diseases, and has remarkable economic and social benefits as well as broad market prospect.