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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7345196 | Convenient process of manufacture for difluoromethylornithine and related compounds A process for the manufacture of α-Difluoromethylornithine, analogs and derivatives is described from ornithine hydrochloride or from Nδ-phthaloyl ornithine hydrochloride, conversion to an alkyl ester, conversion to solid derivatives through the formati... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7300682 | Method of preparation and use of coconut water in mamalian tissue nourishment growth and healthy maintenance A nutritional, cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions containing active ingredients from the liquid endosperm of fresh green coconuts, and a method for obtaining the active ingredients. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7063861 | Bioavailable composition of natural and synthetic HCA The invention relates to a composition comprising hydroxycitric acid (HCA) in combination with either one or both of garcinol and anthocyanin, and its use as a weight-loss therapy in animal subjects, preferably humans. The therapeutic effects for the composition obs... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6998502 | Convenient process of manufacture for difluoromethylornithine and related compounds A process for the manufacture of α-Difluoromethylornithine, analogs and derivatives is described from ornithine hydrochloride or from Nδ-phthaloyl ornithine hydrochloride, conversion to an alkyl ester, conversion to solid derivatives through the formati... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6849645 | Method of increased bioavailability of nutrients and pharmaceutical preparations with tetrahydropiperine and its analogues and derivatives Tetrahydropiperine and analogs and derivatives thereof, including dihydropiperine, are disclosed to enhance the absorption and/or bioavailablity of nutrients, drugs and other organic compounds, such as insectides. ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6770782 | Process for the production of potassium hydroxy citric acid, and compositions containing the potassium hydroxy citric acid The present invention provides a new process for the isolation of hydroxy citric acid in the form of a potassium salt from Garcinia fruit. The present invention also provides compositions containing the potassium hydroxy citrate for use as appetite suppressants.... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6689400 | Process of obtaining compositions of stable lutein and lutein derivatives The present invention concerns methods of obtaining stable lutein and its derivatives. Additionally, the invention concerns various compositions comprising lutein, lutein esters, tetrahydrocurcuminoids, and carnosic acid.... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6653327 | Cross-regulin composition of tumeric-derived tetrahydrocurcuminoids for skin lightening and protection against UVB rays The present invention is directed to a mixture of tetrahydrocurcuminoids which can be used for regulating random, intracellular protein cross-linking an optimizing cell electric potential in a patient.... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6607712 | Composition and methods containing an antimicrobial essential oil extended from Coleus forskohlii An essential oil composition from Coleus forskohlii is used in compositions and methods for the treatment of skin infections and in the prevention and treatment of dental caries.... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6436991 | Composition and method containing products extracted from Commiphora sp. for prevention and treatment of abnormal cell growth and proliferation in inflammation, neoplasia and cardiovascular disease Ferulate compounds derived from extracts from the plant Commiphora wightii are used in compositions and methods for prevention and treatment of abnormal cell growth and proliferation in inflammation, neoplasia and cardiovascular disease.... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6054585 | Process for making high purity piperine for nutritional use The present invention relates to a process of making high purity piperine for nutritional and nutraceutical application. This process recovers piperine from piperine-containing oleoresin by using isourea, urea or a urea derivative to remove organic matter... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5972382 | Use of piperine as a bioavailability enhancer Compositions and methods for the improvement of gastrointestinal absorption and systemic utilization of nutrients and nutritional supplements, wherein the compositions comprise a minimum of 98% of pure alkaloid piperine. The method comprises oral, topical... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5804596 | Method of preparing a forskohlin composition from forskohlin extract and use of forskohlin for promoting lean body mass and treating mood disorders A method of promoting lean body mass in an individual is disclosed, comprising administering to the individual a lean body mass promoting effective amount of forskohlin. A method of treating a mood disorder is also disclosed, comprising administering to a... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5783603 | Potassium hydroxycitrate for the suppression of appetite and induction of weight loss The present invention provides methods of suppressing appetite and causing weight loss by administering to a patient hydroxy citric acid in the form of a potassium salt extracted from Garcinia fruit. Methods of inhibiting cytoplasmic citric lyase and incr... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5744161 | Use of piperine as a bioavailability enhancer Compositions and methods for the improvement of gastrointestinal absorption and systemic utilization of nutrients and nutritional supplements, wherein the compositions comprise a minimum of 98% of pure alkaloid piperine. The method comprises oral, topical... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5536506 | Use of piperine to increase the bioavailability of nutritional compounds A new composition and method for the improvement of gastrointestinal absorption and systemic utilization of nutrients and nutritional supplements, wherein the composition comprises an extract from the fruit of Piper containing a minimum of 98% of pure alk... | 07/16/1996 |