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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8114441 | Immune stimulatory infant nutrition A nutritional or pharmaceutical composition containing a fat component, a protein component and a carbohydrate component and comprising whey and casein. The composition has a weight ratio of casein to whey is 1:1 to 1:2.4 and that the composition contains: a) at lea... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8007832 | Cancer treatment A composition and method for treating mammals suffering from malignant tumors which involves administering a composition including ammoniated mercury, zinc oxide and citric acid. ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7790203 | Composition and regimen for the treatment of herpes simplex virus, herpes zoster, and herpes genitalia epidermal herpetic lesions A composition and treatment regimen for the amelioration of epidermal herpetic lesions caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1) symptoms, Herpes Zoster, and Herpes Genitalia. The treatment includes a regimen of oral administration of a composition including from about... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7390509 | Compositions and methods for nutrition supplementation The present invention relates to compositions comprising various vitamins and minerals and methods for using these compositions for nutritional supplementation in, for example, pregnant or lactating subjects. ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7390511 | Compositions containing vitamin E and saw palmetto Mineral additives for preparing tablet compositions that comprise Vitamin E and optionally saw palmetto. The compositions are preferably formulated with a zinc compound and a selenium compound. ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7335384 | Nutrient compositions for the treatment and prevention of inflammation and disorders associated therewith The present disclosure describes a novel composition for the treatment and/or prevention of neurogenic inflammation. Such composition is also useful in the treatment and/or prevention of disease states and conditions associated with neurogenic inflammation. Such dis... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7323452 | Method for the accelerated in vivo removal of ethanol A method for accelerating the process of removing ethanol from the blood through the use of certain additives that accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others which in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. These additives... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7304038 | Therapeutic composition and method of supporting the immune system Disclosed is a therapeutic nutritional compound for treating and supporting the immune response in a mammal, particularly a human baby or child, and the treatment method. Additionally, the therapeutic nutritional compound can be used in conjunction with a vaccine or... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7285292 | Trace elements The invention discloses a trace element solution, which comprises at least one metal selected from the group comprising selenium, copper, zinc, manganese and chromium and which comprises a concentration of the metal(s) of at least 60 mg/ml. The solution further comp... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7276535 | Intratesticular injection of chemical sterilant A low effective dose of a biologically acceptable chemical sterilant is injected into the dorsal cranial portion of a scrotal testis of a male animal for the purpose effecting sterilization of the animal. The injection of the chemical sterilant into the dorsal crani... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7267830 | Composition and methods for inhibiting the progression macular degeneration and promoting healthy vision The present invention provides improved dietary supplements and methods for inhibiting the progression of macular degeneration and promoting healthy vision. The dietary supplements of the invention contain cobeadlets comprising vitamin E and carotenoids in the form ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7256184 | Treatment of aging disorders in humans A method for the treatment and prophylaxis of conditions of aging in humans, such conditions of aging associated with a decreased presence of one or more cell-specific carbonic anhydrase enzymes. Such conditions include chronic neurodegenerative conditions including... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7255882 | Enkephalinase inhibitor and GABA precursor loading as anti-anxiety compositions Benzodiazepine withdrawal induced anxiety is treated by administration of an enkephalinase inhibitor, and a gamma-aminobutyric acid (“GABA”) precursor, or an endorphin or enkephalin releaser. These components promote restoration of normal neurotransmitter functi... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7232579 | Composition containing a marine-derived inorganic substance and chitin/chitosan, and method of producing the composition A composition contains an inorganic substance obtained as a residue after incinerating skins of marine organisms, and chitin/chitosan. The composition is obtained by incinerating the skins of the marine organisms at a temperature within a range between 600° C. and ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7202229 | Aspirin formulation for cardiovascular health The invention relates generally to an aspirin formulation which may comprise additional vitamins, minerals, herbs and supplements and methods for using the same for maintaining cardiovascular health. The aspirin formulation may comprise supplements such as vitamin B... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201929 | Aspirin formulation for cardiovascular health The invention relates generally to an aspirin formulation which may comprise additional vitamins, minerals, herbs and supplements and methods for using the same for maintaining cardiovascular health. The aspirin formulation may comprise supplements such as vitamin B... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7153877 | Method and composition for preventing or reducing the symptoms of insulin resistance syndrome A method for preventing and or reducing the symptoms of insulin resistance and a related syndrome in persons comprises identifying persons having or at risk for having such symptoms, and administering to them an effective amount of a composition comprising niacin-bo... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7135196 | Iron compositions Compositions in solid form, such as powders, comprising a mixture of a ferrous salt and a hydroxypyrone maybe used to increase the level of iron in a patient's bloodstream or to treat and/or prevent gastrointestinal infection. ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7119110 | Method and composition for preventing or reducing the symptoms of insulin resistance syndrome A method for preventing and or reducing the symptoms of insulin resistance and a related syndrome in persons comprises identifying persons having or at risk for having such symptoms, and administering to them an effective amount of a composition comprising niacin-bo... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7097859 | Indium supplement compositions and methods therefor A tablet for oral administration of nutritional indium comprises about 10–50 mg indium sulfate, about 4–20 mg caffeine, about 2–10% by weight cocoa powder, and about 5–10% by weight ethyl cellulose, in combination with about 50–150 μg of each of zinc oxid... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7063865 | Composition and method for substantially reducing the deleterious effects of alcohol on the body A composition that will substantially reduce the deleterious effects of alcohol on the body and substantially reduce the side effects associated with hangovers (i.e. headaches, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, etc) when taken as recommended. The composition includes an... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7029703 | Composition for promoting healthy bone structure A dietary supplement for benefitting human bone health includes a calcium source, a source of vitamin D activity, and an osteoblast stimulant. A preferred calcium source is microcrystalline hydroxyapatite, which also contains protein (mostly collagen), phosphorus, f... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7026342 | Method for treating fibrotic diseases or other indications utilizing thiazole, oxazole and imidazole compounds Provided is a method of treating or ameliorating a number of indications in an animal, including a human, comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of the formula I or IA, wherein J is oxygen, sulfur, o... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7008647 | Treatment of acne The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals selected from silver, gold, platinum, and palladium but most preferably silver, preferably formed with atomic disorder, and preferably in a nanocrystalline form, for the treatment of a acne. The na... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6989156 | Therapeutic treatments using the direct application of antimicrobial metal compositions Therapeutic treatments using the direct application of selected structures of antimicrobial metals in free-standing powder form, solution form and/or suspension form in therapeutically effective amounts. The selected structures of antimicrobial metals serve as an an... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6979457 | Food supplement formulation A food supplement formulation consists essentially of flaxseed oil and lipase. ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6979468 | Oral composition and method for the treatment of inflammatory cutaneous disorders A method and composition for the treatment of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, and other inflammatory skin conditions comprises the oral administration of a composition comprising a dose of nicotinamide delivered at levels substantially in excess of normal dietary level... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6951890 | Preventing and/or treating cardiovascular disease and/or associated heart failure Methods are provided for reducing copper values for, by way of example, treating, preventing or ameliorating tissue damage such as, for example, tissue damage that may be caused by (i) disorders of the heart muscle (for example, cardiomyopathy or myocarditis) such a... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6939568 | Treatment of inflammatory skin conditions The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals, most preferably silver, preferably formed with atomic disorder, and preferably in a nanocrystalline form, for the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions. The nanocrystalline antimicrobial metal... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6930099 | Composition for the treatment and prevention of endothelial dysfunction This invention relates to a method and compositions for the treatment and prevention of disorders associated with endothelial dysfunction consisting of anti-inflammatory agents and dietary supplements. ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6916484 | Aqueous pharmaceutical composition containing moxifloxacin or salts thereof The invention relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical composition containing moxifloxacin and less than 10 ppb iron. ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6914073 | Vitamin formulation for cardiovascular health The invention concerns a composition containing a high level of Vitamin E in encapsulated form, preferably as beadlets or spray dried, and a high level of silicates. The composition is compressible into tablets or caplets that do not leach out Vitamin E into the tab... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6863904 | Compositions and methods for prophylactic and therapeutic supplementation of nutrition in subjects The present invention relates to compositions without added iron and methods for prophylactic nutritional supplementation and therapeutic nutritional supplementation. Specifically, the method involves administering to an individual a composition comprising carotenoi... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6855341 | Anti-viral compositions and methods of making and using the anti-viral compositions Disclosed are anti-viral compositions containing at least one zinc compound and at least one phenolic antioxidant (and optionally other ingredients), and a pharmaceutical carrier. Also disclosed are methods of treating lesionous symptoms of a viral infection involvi... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6833362 | Method and composition for the accelerated in vivo removal of ethanol A composition for accelerating the disposal of ethanol from bodily fluid. Certain additives can accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. Additives include the oxidant Nicotinami... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6831103 | Composition comprising theanine The present invention relates to a composition for suppressing or ameliorating a symptom accompanying diminished homeostasis, comprising theanine; and a mineral composition comprising theanine and a mineral. According to the present invention, there can be provided ... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6814983 | Compositions and methods for nutrition supplementation The present invention relates to compositions comprising various vitamins and minerals and methods for using these compositions for nutritional supplementation in, for example, pregnant or lactating subjects. ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6776979 | Periodontal treatment compound and method of use An oral compound of water; glycerin; a cranberry source; methylsulfonylmethane; melaleuca alternifolia oil; hydroxyethylcellulose; and a surfactant, in proper combination for use by injecting the compound around a person's gum line followed by its use in a dental tr... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6774111 | Carbohydrate system and a method for providing nutrition to a diabetic The two carbohydrate mixture of this invention utilizes a source of fructose in combination with at least one readily digestible glucose polymer source. The addition of the fructose significantly decreases the glycemic response when compared to the digestible glucos... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6770663 | Method for treating fibrotic diseases or other indications utilizing thiazole, oxazole and imidazole compounds Provided is a method of treating or ameliorating a number of indications in an animal, including a human, comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of the formula I or IA, wherein J is oxygen, sulfur, or... | 08/03/2004 |