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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8053007 | Compositions and methods for fortifying a base food to contain the complete nutritional value of a standard equivalent unit of the nutritional value of one serving of fruits and vegetables (“SFV”) for human consumption The described invention provides a method to determine a standard equivalent unit of nutrition in one serving of a weighted composition comprising a basket of fruits and vegetables representing at least 85% of all fruits and vegetables consumed in a defined geograph... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7968131 | Calcium-enriched food product The present invention is directed to an enriched food product, such as a calcium-enriched chewable food product in which at least one piece of the food product provides the recommended daily DRI of elemental calcium. The enriched food product has a mouth feel, textu... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7968130 | Calcium-enriched food product The present invention is directed to a calcium-enriched chewable baked food product in which at least one piece of the food product provides the recommended daily DRI of elemental calcium. The calcium-enriched baked food product has a mouth feel, texture and taste s... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7569239 | Antioxidative compositions This invention relates to a composition that contains quercetin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, caffeine, folate, epigallocatechin gallate, epicatechin, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin, and polypheron E. ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7332178 | Stable nutritional powder containing ascorbyl palmitate Disclosed are nutritional powders, including lactose-free powders or other oxidatively sensitive nutritional powders, comprising at least about 400 ppm by weight of ascorbyl palmitate, preferably in combination with at least about 300 ppm by weight of cystine, cyste... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7332181 | Composition for managing diabetes, obesity, and hyperlipidemia and associated methods A nutritional supplement includes a first formulation including minerals: chromium polynicotinate, magnesium glycinate, manganese sulfate, selenium, vanadyl sulfate, zinc gluconate, copper gluconate, iodine, and boron; and vitamins: vitamins C, B1, B2, B3, B6, and B... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7311932 | Composition The invention describes a sports drink, which in addition to conventional additives contains viable lactobacilli having a positive effect on human intestinal mucosa. The sports drink preferably also contains micronutrients and proteins. The invention also refers to ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7279187 | Mineral fortification systems A mineral-fortification system that has a bottle cap, a pouch and a pouch opener. A powder is contained within the pouch, and the powder contains at least one mineral and a redox modulating compound. When the cap is secured onto the opening of a bottle containing a ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7279180 | Stable emulsions and dry powders of mixtures of fat-soluble vitamins, their preparation and use The present invention relates to stable emulsions and dry powders of mixtures of fat-soluble vitamins, and to processes for their preparation and to their use. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7270840 | Antioxidative compositions This invention relates to a composition that contains quercetin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, caffeine, epigallocatechin gallate, epicatechin, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin, and polypheron E. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7268148 | Compositions and methods for use against acne-induced inflammation and dermal matrix-degrading enzymes Acne-affected skin has been found to be accompanied by the presence of matrix-degrading enzymes such as MMPs and neutrophil elastase, induction of neutrophils, and a reduction in procollagen biosynthesis. This invention treats scarring and inflammation accompanying ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261911 | Aseptically packaged, extensively hydrolyzed, liquid nutritional formula and method for making it Disclosed are sterilized, aseptically packaged, liquid nutritional formulas, and corresponding methods of making the formulas, wherein the formulas comprise Vitamin D and extensively hydrolyzed protein having a degree of hydrolysis of at least about 20%, and wherein... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7238351 | Immunogen adherence inhibitor directed to lactic acid producing organisms and method of making and using it The method of producing a microbial adherence inhibitor for administration to food animals to control the incidents of acidosis in food animals by preventing the adherence of colony-forming lactic acid producing bacteria in the rumen or intestinal tracts of the food... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7232575 | Nutrient supplements and methods for treating autism and for preventing the onset of autism Provided by the present invention are novel and non-obvious nutrient supplements that preferably comprise minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and agents capable of delivering cysteine in vivo. The nutrient supplements desirably are capable of promoting metallothioneins... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226620 | Directly compressible tricalcium phosphate A compressible tricalcium phosphate agglomerate comprises tricalcium phosphate particles, each having an outer surface, and a binder comprising a polyvinylpyrollidone, carrageenan, or a guar gum, supported on at least a portion of the outer surface of at least a por... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223417 | Nutrient formulations Nutrient formulations are provided having a high content of carrageenan and a low liquid content. The nutrient formulation also contains at least one nutritional and/or pharmaceutical component such as flavorings, sweeteners, amino acids, fruit solids, protein and c... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7214396 | Confectionery product containing functional ingredients and method of making and using The invention relates to a confectionery product that includes at least one functional ingredient that has a casing and a filling enclosed within the casing. The filling includes at least one confectionery material having properties that confer to the filling a perc... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7202276 | Use of 13-HODE as a regulator of vascular biocompatibility and an inhibitor of cell hyperplasia This invention relates to the regulation of vascular endothelium biocompatibility and to the inhibition of vessel wall cell and other types of cell hyperplasia following vessel wall dysfunction and/or injury. More particularly, the invention relates to the dietetic ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7192731 | Methods for efficient extraction of carotenoids using an esterase A method of increasing a fraction of free carotenoids in a source of carotenoids in which at least some of the carotenoids are fatty acid esterified carotenoids is disclosed. The method is effected by contacting the source of carotenoids with an effective amount of ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7115297 | Nutritionally fortified liquid composition with added value delivery systems/elements/additives A shelf-stable, ready to use, water-like composition for humans/animals; as an adjunct to fiber-water, and/or safe drinking water, consumed directly, tube feedings, or in the preparation/reconstitution of food(s)/beverage(s). Fortified Fiber-Water is fiber-water, wi... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108888 | Triglyceride fat Process for the preparation of an edible triglyceride fat which is able to structure a liquid oil which process comprises the steps selecting a triglyceride fat A and a triglyceride fat B, interesterifying a mixtur... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097868 | Stable coated microcapsules A microencapsulated composition containing lipophilic compounds is prepared by reducing the particle size of the lipophilic compound in the presence of a surface active agent to form a first solution; preparing a solution of alkali metal alginate to form a second so... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7090879 | Nutritional formula containing select carotenoid combinations Disclosed are nutritional formulas, including reconstitutable powders, comprising carbohydrate, protein and a lipid component containing a polyunsaturated fatty acid; and from about 0.25 to about 10 ppm, by weight of the total oil content of the infant formula, of a... | 08/15/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7056548 | Packaged, tea-based beverages Provided are packaged, tea-based beverages, which stably contain catechins at high concentration, are free of any salty taste, and have the inherent flavor and taste of tea. They contain the following ingredients (A) and (B): (A) f... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048875 | High oleic acid oil compositions and methods of making and electrical insulation fluids and devices comprising the same High oleic acid triglyceride compositions that comprise fatty acid components of at least 75% oleic acid, less than 10% diunsaturated fatty acid component; less than 3% triunsaturated fatty acid component; and less than 8% saturated fatty acid component; and having ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7039452 | Method and apparatus for Raman imaging of macular pigments A method and apparatus are provided for Raman imaging of carotenoids and related chemical substances in biological tissue, such as macular pigments. The method and apparatus utilize the technique of resonance Raman spectroscopy to produce an image of the levels of c... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7026150 | Overexpression of phytase genes in yeast systems The present invention relates to a method of producing a heterologous protein or polypeptide having phytase activity in a yeast system. The invention also provides proteins having phytase activity which have increased thermostability. Yeast strains which produce a h... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7011857 | Weight loss compositions and methods for individuals who may have gastric hyperacidity Compositions and methods of losing weight are described that are suitable for individuals susceptible to gastric hyperacidity or gastroesophageal reflux. The compositions include in part a snack food having two or more rapidly digestible carbohydrates, in which the ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6989171 | Sports drink composition for enhancing glucose uptake into the muscle and extending endurance during physical exercise The present invention provides for a nutritional composition in a dry powder form or a liquid drink form for optimizing muscle performance during exercise. The dry nutritional composition includes carbohydrate and protein in a ratio, in the range of 2.8 to 4.2 parts... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6923995 | Rice protein concentrate based organic nutritional formula This invention relates to a nutritional beverage substantially free of chemical pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, herbicides, non-genetically modified plants and chemical solvents that utilizes organic brown rice syrup and organic rice protein concentrate as major ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6900173 | Perioperative multivitamin protein bar for use in preparing an individual for fast surgical recovery The perioperative multivitamin protein bar for promoting an anabolic state in a person is made of from about 250 mg to about 2500 mg of a digestive enzyme, such as bromelain, pepsin, amylase, protease, lipase, cellulase, lactase, alpha-g, glucoamylase, invertase, ma... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6899905 | Tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritionally balanced food compositions The present invention relates to tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy foods. More particularly, tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that provide a balanced mix of amino acids, fat, and carbohydrates are discl... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6887502 | Compositions comprising fat soluble substances in a glassy carbohydrate matrix The invention relates to compositions containing a fat soluble substance in a glassy carbohydrate matrix having maltose or a mixture of low-molecular weight carbohydrates, and, optionally, a high-molecular weight carbohydrate. The compositions can be used for multiv... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6866877 | Carbonated fortified milk-based beverage and method for suppressing bacterial growth in the beverage Dairy or non-diary based fortified carbonated beverage solutions that supply essential nutrients in the human diet. The solution contains per 354 ml, calcium, magnesium and potassium ions in the form of salts and optionally vitamins A, D, C, lutein, zeaxanthin and f... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6852332 | Liquid vitamin composition A liquid vitamin composition comprising (a) a first liquid vitamin formulation comprising vitamins A, D3, B12 and optionally vitamin E, (b) a second liquid vitamin formulation comprising vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and H, and (c) a third liquid vitamin formulation ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6846501 | Traditional snacks having balanced nutritional profiles Appealing traditional nutritious snacks and mixes from which consumers can prepare appealing traditional nutritious snacks are disclosed. These snacks and mixes offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy snacks. The nutritious snacks of the present invention ar... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6846505 | Anti-oxidant The present invention provides an anti-oxidant composition comprising a cyclic compound having formula I or a derivative thereof, wherein R1 and R2 are indepednetly selected from —OH, ═O, wherein R3 is a substituent comprising an... | 01/25/2005 |
