Abstract:
Provided is a method of treating a subject, including: (i) determining an initial level of blood oxygen saturation in the subject, and (ii) administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a formulation including HCA, wherein HCA is (−)-hydroxycitric acid, a salt thereof, or a derivative thereof, thereby increasing blood oxygen saturation. Provided is a kit including HCA and instructions directing a subject to ingest the HCA if the subject is determined to have unhealthily low blood oxygen saturation. Provided is a method of treating a subject, including: (i) determining an initial level of blood hemoglobin in the subject, and (ii) administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a formulation including HCA, thereby increasing blood hemoglobin.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides synergistic composition comprising (-)-hydroxycitric acid, its salts, amides and esters in conjunction with monoterpenes for enhancing satiety. The disclosure is also related to the use of synergistic composition in food and pharmaceutical compositions. The present disclosure helps in controlling obesity by enhancing satiety.
Abstract:
The invention relates generally to the field of medical treatment. More particularly, the invention relates to treating a subject in order to reduce levels of triglycerides or cortisol by the administration of pharmaceutical formulations.
Abstract:
The present invention provides stable encapsulated (-)-hydroxycitric acid ("HCA") dosage unit forms, uses thereof, as well as and methods of making the same. In particular, HCA and the salts, esters and amides of HCA according to the invention are delivered via enteric vehicles, such as enteric-coated tablets, and also enteric and enteric-coated capsules and soft gelatin capsules (softgels). Enteric-coatings may be applied externally to the HCA-containing dosage unit form or, in the case of capsules and soft gelatin capsules, the enteric compound also may be incorporated into the gelatin shell to yield an HCA-containing dosage unit form of the invention. The HCA-containing compositions are protected against acid degradation, lactonization and undesirable ligand binding in select environments. The invention provides HCA-containing dosage unit forms useful to prevent or reduce the symptoms associated with a disease, disorder or condition such as obesity, weight gain, hunger, hyperlipemia, and postprandial lipemia.
Abstract:
The present disclosure discloses a synergistic combination comprising (-) - hydroxycitric acid, bitter melon extract and sesame seed lignans extract to enhance blood glucose and insulin metabolism. The synergistic combination also reduces reactive hypoglycemia in those who are insulin resistant.
Abstract:
This invention relates to compositions containing (-)-hydroxycitric acid useful for treating and ameliorating cachexia, health-threatening catabolism and unhealthful weight loss, such as is characteristic of sarcopenia. Specifically, the invention provides a method useful for treating and ameliorating cachexia, health-threatening catabolism and unhealthful weight loss, such as is characteristic of sarcopenia, without disturbing hormonal and central mechanisms of metabolic regulation.
Abstract:
A capsule oral delivery system is disclosed. The system includes an outer capsule completely enclosing an inner content, or a hard shell comprised of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) enclosing the content. A liquid formulation forming the inner content of the outer capsule is comprised of a hydroxycitric acid (HCA) salt, water, and glycerol, with the HCA being completely dissolved in the water and glycerol which may be the only components present in the capsule, which may be administered to a patient in a method of treatment to cause weight loss when repeatedly administered.
Abstract:
The inventors have discovered that food and pharmaceutical compositions containing (-)-hydroxycitric acid, its salts, amides and esters can be employed for delaying gastric emptying and increasing receptive relaxation for preventing and treating diverse conditions. The invention provides for HCA-containing compound useful to delay gastric emptying and increase receptive relaxation for preventing and treating diverse conditions, e.g., stomach ulcers, portal hypertension, liver dysfunction, diabetes and obesity. The invention provides methods for delaying gastric emptying and increasing receptive relaxation in individuals. The invention also provides methods of preventing or treating disorders or conditions related to aberrant gastric emptying and receptive relaxation.
Abstract:
The invention relates generally to the field of medical treatment. More particularly, the invention relates to treating a patient in order to increase the amount of ketones metabolized by mitochondria. Exemplary patients include those with Alzheimer's disease and insulin resistance.
Abstract:
Monomeric bimetal hydroxycitric acid (HCA) compounds are provided. The subject compounds include a divalent metal (X) bonded to the carboxylic acids of C2 and C3 and a monovalent metal (Y) bonded to the carboxylic acid of C1. Also provided are methods of preparing the subject compounds from a dimeric starting material (e.g., X3(HCA)2) which include acidifying the dimer to produce a monomeric intermediate which is subsequently neutralized with YOH base. Methods of alleviating at least one symptom associated with a target disease or condition in a subject are provided. Also provided are compositions including the subject monomeric bimetal HCA compounds which find use in a variety of therapeutic applications.