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

Compositions and methods for improving cardiovascular health in the elderly by delivering a selection of essential amino acids, phytosterols, stanols, and isoflavones, which may be supplemented with a low glycemic carbohydrate and / or a medium chain fatty acid.

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

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.

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.

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

This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form and a low dosage of fluoride and to methods of using such compositions.

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.

The invention discloses a weight-losing tablet and a preparation method thereof, and belongs to the field of weight-losing medicines. The weight-losing tablet is prepared from the following components in parts by mass: 20 to 25 parts of white kidney bean, 30 to 35 parts of tangerine, 20 to 25 parts of raspberry fruit, 5 to 8 parts of opuntia ficus, 5 to 8 parts of folium nelumbinis, 1 to 2 parts of xylitol, 1 to 2 parts of sorbitol, 1 to 2 parts of sucralose, 2 to 5 parts of microcrystalline cellulose, 1 to 2 parts of magnesium stearate, and 0.3 to 0.5 part of edible essence. The preparation method is characterized in that in the granulating process, a granulating device by using edible vinegar as a huddling liquid is adopted. The weight-losing tablet has the advantages that the functions of controlling body weight, decreasing body lipid and reducing weight are realized; the intestine functions are regulated; the functions of resisting oxidizing and delaying aging are realized; the glycemic index of foods is reduced, and the blood glucose value is balanced; the heat absorbing is controlled; the blood lipid is regulated, the fat settling of artery is inhibited, the multiple functions of improving the health of cardiovascular vessels and the like are realized, the health and safety effects are realized, the nutrients required by a human body are maintained, and the red-face, luster-skin, health and nature effects are realized.

A medicinal combination of herbs, herbal extracts, and their chemical constituents that is synergistically effective for promoting human and veterinary health. The combination is a blood lipid level lowering synergistic composition comprising Ku ding cha, berberine or a berberine-containing plant extract, and other optional active ingredients. Methods of extraction and combination in synergistic amounts are also disclosed. The compositions according to the present invention may be used to treat or reduce the chance of contracting or the progression of a number of diseases or conditions in a subject, particularly cardiovascular diseases.