Nestec S.a.

Novartis Pharma Gmbh

Anne L Falk

Norman Alan Greenberg

John P Troup

Kenneth C Hayes

Gianni Biolo

Kevin Burke Miller

Kala Marie Kaspar

Zamzam (Fariba) Roughead

Julie Ann Swanson

Satya Jonnalagadda

Disclosed is a method and composition for nutritional compositions containing glucosidase inhibitors, and more specifically Touchi Extract and its uses in the treatment of many disorders. These disorders include diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity, Metabolic syndrome/Syndrome X, COPD, malabsorption, Crohn's disease, diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, human immunodeficiency virus, cystic fibrosis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, polycystic ovarian syndrome including associate infertility, and erectile dysfunction. Further, glucosidase inhibitors, and more specifically Touchi Extract can be used to aid healing in critical care patients and for general wound healing. Additionally, glucosidase inhibitors, including Touchi Extract can be used to enhance athletic performance.

Methods of use and nutritional compositions of Touchi Extract

Disclosed is a method and composition for nutritionally improving glucose and insulin balance in an individual. The invention further provides a method for treating a comorbidity of diabetes. In one embodiment, the invention provides a nutritional formulation comprising: a protein source; a fat source; and a carbohydrate source, wherein the protein source, the fat source, and the carbohydrate source are in a ratio of about 1:1:1, each comprising about one third of the total calories of the composition.

Method for lowering insulin resistance

The invention provides dietary fiber formulation and related methods for its administration. In one embodiment, the invention provides a dietary fiber formulation comprising: partially-hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG); and fructooligosaccharides (FOS), wherein the dietary fiber formulation exhibits a prebiotic potential greater than a prebiotic potential of PHGG and FOS individually.

Dietary fiber formulation and method of administration

Composition for nutritionally improving glucose control and insulin action

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Anne L Falk