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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8168240 | Effervescent composition including cranberry extract Disclosed is an effervescent composition that includes an effervescent agent and cranberry extract, preferably in an amount sufficient to decrease the measurable amount of bacteria present in the urine of an individual having a urinary tract infection. ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8124142 | Cranberry seed oil, cranberry seed flour and a method for making The present invention includes a cranberry seed oil, a cranberry flour and a method for making cranberry seed oil and flour. The cranberry seed oil comprises beta sitosterol and phosphatidylcholine. ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8080265 | Compositions and methods for treating signs of skin aging The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating skin aging, said compositions comprising at least one tropoelastin promoter and at least one tropoelastin crosslinker. ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8034388 | Anthocyanin-rich compositions and methods for inhibiting cancer cell growth The present invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting the growth and cell cycle progression in carcinoma cells comprising the step of contacting the cells with an anthocyanin rich extract (ARE) in an amount effective to inhibit the growth and cell c... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8034389 | Cranberry seed oil extract and compositions containing components thereof Isolated cranberry seed oil and components thereof, in a form suitable for use as a foodstuff, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical composition, are disclosed. The isolated cranberry seed oil or compositions comprising one or a combination of components derived fro... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8029831 | Formulations containing thymoquinone for urinary health A novel dietary supplement or therapeutic composition is provided that serves to treat lower urinary tract disorders or to support normal urinary tract function in animals. The supplement comprises a thymoquinone formulation and at least one member of the group cons... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7943182 | Berry oils and products The invention includes embodiments of berry oils, cold pressed, and products incorporating the berry oils. ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7838050 | Cytokine modulators and related method of use A composition for modulating cytokines to regulate an inflammatory or immunomodulatory response. The composition can include at least one of rosehips, blueberry, blackberry, elderberry, cranberry, rosemary, clove, feverfew, nettle root, artichoke, reishi mushroom, o... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7799355 | Natural topical compositions for the prevention and treatment of diaper rashes and related conditions The treatment and prevention of skin irritations, including diaper rash, is facilitated with the topical application of cranberry anthocyanins in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7785640 | Effervescent composition including cranberry extract Disclosed is an effervescent composition that includes an effervescent agent and cranberry extract, preferably in an amount sufficient to decrease the measurable amount of bacteria present in the urine of an individual having a urinary tract infection. ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7758903 | Cytokine modulators and related methods of use A composition for modulating cytokines to regulate an inflammatory or immunomodulatory response. The composition can include at least one of rosehips, blueberry, blackberry, elderberry, cranberry, rosemary, clove, feverfew, nettle root, artichoke, reishi mushroom, o... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7758902 | Cytokine modulators and related methods of use A composition for modulating cytokines to regulate an inflammatory or immunomodulatory response. The composition can include at least one of rosehips, blueberry, blackberry, elderberry, cranberry, rosemary, clove, feverfew, nettle root, artichoke, reishi mushroom, o... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7682637 | Efficient method for producing compositions enriched in total phenols A product made by a process which results in compositions enriched in total phenols includes purification steps not involving the addition of bisulfite ions. The enriched compositions are characterized as containing monomeric, oligomeric and polymeric phenols, total... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7648720 | Dietary fiber delivery system A delivery system and method for delivering soluble dietary fibers in a chewable tablet form which is palatable and demonstrates a high degree of consumer acceptability. ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7521072 | Dietary fiber delivery system A delivery system and method for delivering soluble dietary fibers in a chewable tablet form which is palatable and demonstrates a high degree of consumer acceptability. ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7517540 | Cranberry seed oil extract and compositions containing components thereof Isolated cranberry seed oil and components thereof, in a form suitable for use as a foodstuff, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical composition, are disclosed. The isolated cranberry seed oil or compositions comprising one or a combination of components derived fro... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7462370 | Compositions enriched in anthocyanins This invention provides compositions enriched for anthocyanins and methods of preparation thereof from a crude plant extract. The method of preparation includes a novel column purification step using a brominated polystyrene resin. ... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7442394 | Combined effects of nutrients on proliferation of stem cells A method and composition for stimulating the proliferation and differentiation of stem cells is used to self-repair injury in mammals. A supplement is administered having an effective dose of blueberry, carnosine, catechin, green tea extract, VITABLUE® blueberry ex... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7402311 | Composition and method for treating non-bacterial cystitis A composition and a method for treatment of urinary tract dysfunction and, particularly, non-bacterial cystitis and, even more particularly, non-bacterial chronic interstitial cystitis. The composition primarily relies upon the use of a bioflavonoid and, particularl... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7390515 | Methods of treating viral infections using berry juice fractions The present invention concerns the use as anti-viral agents of isolated fractions from berry juice of the plant genus Vaccinium. Two specific fractions are provided: (a) polymeric material having a molecular weight≧12,000; and (b) proanthocyanidins-containi... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387803 | Dietary fiber delivery system A delivery system and method for delivering soluble dietary fibers in a chewable tablet form which is palatable and demonstrates a high degree of consumer acceptability. ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7351441 | Easily dispersible granules of soybean protein An easily dispersible granule of soybean protein having powdery soybean protein whose surface is coated with a carbohydrate, which is not readily digestible, wherein the carbohydrate is present in an amount of at least 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of th... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7348034 | Plant based formulations for improving skin moisture, texture, and appearance The present invention relates to formulations of ingredients that are useful for improving the appearance, texture and/or moisture of skin. In particular, the formulations of the present invention stimulate collagen, elastin, and lipid synthesis and/or inhibit or mi... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7341737 | Medicated tampon A tampon adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent, the tampon including a tampon body having a distal end; and a dosage form affixed to the distal end of the tampon body, wherein the dosage form includes a formulation including a therapeutic agent, and wherein the dos... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7312199 | Process for the production of (−)-epigallocatechin gallate A process is provided for making (−)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) by subjecting a green tea extract to chromatography on a macroporous polar resin, eluting EGCG from the resin with a polar elution solvent, optionally concentrating the eluate, optionally regener... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7306815 | Compositions enriched in phenolic compounds and methods for producing the same Provided are processes for the preparation of compositions enriched in phenolic compounds from a crude plant extract. One process includes a novel column purification step using a polymer resin that releasably adsorbs the phenolic compounds but does not retain polar... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7282225 | Composition and methods for improving retinal health The present invention relates to a nutritional dietary supplement composition comprising a combination of effective amounts of vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, antioxidants, natural herbal extracts in an inert stabilizing carrier, which stabilizes and or enhances vi... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7270837 | Anti-inflammatory cranberry flavonol extract preparations The present invention is directed to extracts of cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) comprising either mixed flavonols that are substantially free of anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins or a purified cranberry flavonol compound, including myricetin-3-β-xylopy... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7241461 | Compositions for alleviating inflammation and oxidative stress in a mammal An antioxidant-promoting composition that increases antioxidant defense potential in a subject is disclosed comprising Bacopa monniera extract; milk thistle extract, ashwagandha powder, green tea extract, Gotu kola powder, Ginko biloba leaf extr... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7175866 | Tocopherols as flavor antioxidant in citrus juice Citrus juice beverages having an oil soluble flavor antioxidant added thereto are provided. A tocopherol antioxidant, other than alpha-tocopherol, is added to a citrus juice beverage, such as orange juice, to preserve the flavor sensory attributes of stored juice wi... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7138129 | Skin care compositions The invention provides materials and methods for making skin care compositions that contain dried or fresh fruit particles, and also can contain suspending agents, surfactants, emollients, emulsifiers, and/or cationic polymers. The basic fruit components typically a... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7135198 | Preparation for oral administration A preparation for oral administration, in which plant material is comminuted and treated by mixing thoroughly with an extractant. After mixing, porous inorganic particles are added to the resulting suspension, thoroughly mixed with mixture and dried. The preparation... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7125571 | Herbal formulation An herbal formulation comprises green coffee bean extract, artichoke extract, banaba leaf extract, chromium polynicotinate, vanadyl sulphate, pterocarpus marsupium extract, gymnemia sylvestre extract, biotin, and goat's rue extract. ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7083812 | Chemical library preparation method from natural product The present invention relates to a preparation method of a general library and a focused library from crude extracts of natural products including herbal drugs, said libraries, and the method for developing new drugs such as an anticancer drug and new substances usi... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7037535 | Method and composition for neutralizing house dust mite feces Methods for neutralizing dust mite feces are disclosed. In one embodiment, a botanical extract having a BAPNA-Trypsin Inhibition (IC50×10−3 (%, v/v or w/v) of from about 0.01 to about 500 and a sufficient solubility in water is introduced in... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7012149 | Process for the production of (−)-epigallocatechin gallate A process is provided for making (−)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) by subjecting a green tea extract to chromatography on a macroporous polar resin, eluting EGCG from the resin with a polar elution solvent, optionally concentrating the eluate, optionally regener... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7005148 | Use of an extract of at least one vaccinium-type plant as an anti-glycation agent The invention relates to the use of at least one extract of at least one Vaccinium-type plant as the active agent in a composition or for producing a composition, in a physiologically suitable medium, said extract or said composition being intended to reduce ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6986906 | Cranberry based dietary supplement and dental hygiene product A cranberry based dietary supplement or dental hygiene product is revealed with enhanced flavor characteristics. Cranberry sources are combined with extracts of the fruit of Lou Han Kuo and/or extracts from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana and/or extracts from the le... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6967032 | Product An orally ingestible composition comprising a coated spray-dried material comprising at least four anthocyanins, at least one of which is a monosaccharide and at least one of which is a disaccharide and a process for its production. ... | 11/22/2005 |
