Multivitamin-mineral regimens for longevity and wellness

CROSS REFERENCE

This application claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/043,056 filed Mar. 8, 2011 and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/043,216 filed Mar. 8, 2011, the specifications of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention features novel dietary supplements, which may benefit individuals suffering from various conditions such as nutritional deficiencies, vitamin deficiencies, aging, cancer, dementia/Alzheimer's disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, stroke, and mental cognition.

The content of this patent application is presented solely for the purpose of being reviewed by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for patentability of the claimed novel dietary supplement. In accordance with the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), Applicant asserts that statements made within this patent application have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Further in accordance with DSHEA, Applicant asserts that the novel dietary supplement is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, mitigate or cure disease.

Any feature or combination of features described herein are included within the scope of the present invention provided that the features included in any such combination are not mutually inconsistent as will be apparent from the context, this specification, and the knowledge of one of ordinary skill in the art. Additional advantages and aspects of the present invention are apparent in the following detailed description and claims.

The present invention features novel dietary supplements or formulations. For example, the present invention features longevity formulations, anti-dementia formulations, diabetic treatment formulations, eye treatment formulations, male wellness formulations, anti-oxidant formulations, and anti-aging skin formulations.

The present invention features a diabetic treatment formulation. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation is effective for reducing blood sugar levels. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation comprises at least 25 of the following supplemental components: bilberry extract at about 600 mg; alpha lipoic acid at about 600 mg; chromium picolinate at about 1200 mg; omega-3-fatty acids at about 8 g; dihydroepiandrosterone at about 100 mg; Blueberry extract at about 500 mg; Biotin at about 8 mg; Vitamin D3 at about 5000 IU; Taurine at about 3000 mg; Psyllium at about 5 g; Guar gum at about 500 mg; Carnosine at about 3,000 mg; Cinnamomum root at about 2 g; Aged garlic at about 1,000 mg; Vanadium at about 50 mg; Bitter melon at about 1,000 mg; Green tea extract at about 450 mg; Zinc citrate at about 50 mg; Fenugreek 1:4 at about 80 mg; Vitamin B6 at about 200 mg; Goat's rue; Curcumin at about 8 g; Glycyrrhiza glabra at about 500 mg; Vitamin E at about 1,000 mg; Coenzyme Q10 at about 300 mg; Vitamin C at about 3,000 mg; Manganese at about 10 mg; Gymnema at about 400 mg; L-argenine at about 10 g; Ginseng; L-carnitine at about 4 g; Pyrroloquinoline quinone at about 20 mg; Amla extract; Brown seaweed extract; Bladderwrack; Banaba leaf at about 50 mg; Bromocriptine at about 2.5 mg; Benfotiamine at about 400 mg; Resveratrol at about 250 mg; Pterostilbene at about 1 mg.

In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation comprises at least 20 of the above components, e.g., 20 components, 21 components, 22 components, 23 components, 24 components. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation comprises at least 25 of the above components, e.g., 25 components, 26 components, 27 components, 28 components, 29 components. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation comprises at least 30 of the above components, e.g., 30 components, 31 components, 32 components, 33 components, 34 components. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation comprises at least 35 of the above components, e.g., 35 components, 36 components, 37 components, 38 components, 39 components, 40 components.

In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation comprises bilberry extract at about 600 mg; alpha lipoic acid at about 600 mg; chromium picolinate at about 1200 mg; omega-3-fatty acids at about 8 g; dihydroepiandrosterone at about 100 mg; Blueberry extract at about 500 mg; Vitamin D3 at about 5000 IU; Guar gum at about 500 mg; Carnosine at about 3,000 mg; Cinnamomum root at about 2 g; Aged garlic at about 1,000 mg; Vanadium at about 50 mg; Bitter melon at about 1,000 mg; Green tea extract at about 450 mg; Fenugreek 1:4 at about 80 mg; Goat's rue; Curcumin at about 8 g; Glycyrrhiza glabra at about 500 mg; Vitamin E at about 1,000 mg; Coenzyme Q10 at about 300 mg; Gymnema at about 400 mg; L-carnitine at about 4 g; Banaba leaf at about 50 mg; Resveratrol at about 250 mg; Pterostilbene at about 1 mg. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation further comprises Psyllium at about 5 g. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation further comprises Zinc citrate at about 50 mg. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation further comprises Vitamin C at about 3,000 mg. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation further comprises Ginseng. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation further comprises Pyrroloquinoline quinone at about 20 mg. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation further comprises two of: Psyllium at about 5 g, Zinc citrate at about 50 mg, Vitamin C at about 3,000 mg, Ginseng, Pyrroloquinoline quinone at about 20 mg. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation further comprises three of: Psyllium at about 5 g, Zinc citrate at about 50 mg, Vitamin C at about 3,000 mg, Ginseng, Pyrroloquinoline quinone at about 20 mg. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation further comprises four of: Psyllium at about 5 g, Zinc citrate at about 50 mg, Vitamin C at about 3,000 mg, Ginseng, Pyrroloquinoline quinone at about 20 mg.

In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation comprises bilberry extract at about 600 mg; alpha lipoic acid at about 600 mg; chromium picolinate at about 1200 mg; omega-3-fatty acids at about 8 g; dihydroepiandrosterone at about 100 mg; Blueberry extract at about 500 mg; Vitamin D3 at about 5000 IU; Psyllium at about 5 g; Guar gum at about 500 mg; Carnosine at about 3,000 mg; Cinnamomum root at about 2 g; Aged garlic at about 1,000 mg; Vanadium at about 50 mg; Bitter melon at about 1,000 mg; Green tea extract at about 450 mg; Zinc citrate at about 50 mg; Fenugreek 1:4 at about 80 mg; Goat's rue; Curcumin at about 8 g; Glycyrrhiza glabra at about 500 mg; Vitamin E at about 1,000 mg; Coenzyme Q10 at about 300 mg: Vitamin C at about 3,000 mg; Gymnema at about 400 mg; Ginseng; L-carnitine at about 4 g; Pyrroloquinoline quinone at about 20 mg; Banaba leaf at about 50 mg; Resveratrol at about 250 mg; Pterostilbene at about 1 mg.

In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation further comprises L-argenine at about 10 g. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation further comprises Brown seaweed extract. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation further comprises Bladderwrack. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation further comprises Bromocriptine at about 2.5 mg. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation further comprises Benfotiamine at about 400 mg. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation further comprises two of: L-argenine at about 10 g, Brown seaweed extract, Bladderwrack, Bromocriptine at about 2.5 mg, Benfotiamine at about 400 mg. In some embodiments, the diabetic treatment formulation further comprises three of: L-argenine at about 10 g, Brown seaweed extract, Bladderwrack, Bromocriptine at about 2.5 mg, Benfotiamine at about 400 mg.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows an example of the longevity formulation comprising 50 ingredients.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the longevity formulation comprising 40 ingredients.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the longevity formulation comprising 35 ingredients.

FIG. 4 shows an example of the longevity formulation comprising 30 ingredients.

FIG. 5 shows an example of the anti-dementia formulation comprising 40 ingredients.

FIG. 6 shows an example of the anti-dementia formulation comprising 30 ingredients.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the anti-dementia formulation comprising 25 ingredients.

FIG. 8 shows an example of the diabetic treatment formulation comprising 35 ingredients.

FIG. 9 shows an example of the diabetic treatment formulation comprising 30 ingredients.

FIG. 10 shows an example of the diabetic treatment formulation comprising 25 ingredients.

FIG. 11 shows an example of the eye treatment formulation comprising 20 ingredients.

FIG. 12 shows an example of the eye treatment formulation comprising 15 ingredients.

FIG. 13 shows an example of the eye treatment formulation comprising 10 ingredients.

FIG. 14 shows an example of the male wellness formulation comprising 30 ingredients.

FIG. 15 shows an example of the male wellness formulation comprising 25 ingredients.

FIG. 16 shows an example of the male wellness formulation comprising 20 ingredients.

FIG. 17 shows an example of the male wellness formulation comprising 15 ingredients.

FIG. 18 shows an example of the anti-oxidant formulation comprising 40 ingredients.

FIG. 19 shows an example of the anti-oxidant formulation comprising 35 ingredients.

FIG. 20 shows an example of the anti-oxidant formulation comprising 30 ingredients.

FIG. 21 shows an example of the anti-oxidant formulation comprising 25 ingredients.

FIG. 22 shows an example of the anti-aging skin formulation comprising 14 ingredients.

FIG. 23 shows an example of the anti-aging skin formulation comprising 12 ingredients.

FIG. 24 shows an example of the anti-aging skin formulation comprising 10 ingredients.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The present invention features novel dietary supplements (multivitamin-mineral formulations), hereinafter referred to "formulation" or "formulations."

Longevity Formulations

The present invention features longevity formulations. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 30 of the following supplemental components: Pregnenolone at about 30 mg; natto kinase at about 300 mg; vitamin K2 at about 32 mg; coenzyme Q10 at about 300 mg; acetyl L-carnitine arginate at about 700 mg; L-glutathione at about 250 mg; vitamin A (e.g., as beta-carotene at about 25000 IU, palmitate at about 2500 IU); vitamin C at about 2000 mg (e.g., as ascorbic acid and ascorbyl palmitate); vitamin D3 (e.g., as cholecalciferol) at about 8000 IU; vitamin E (e.g., as mixed tocotrienols gamma/delta) at about 1000 mg; thiamine B1 at about 50 mg; riboflavin B2 at about 200 mg; niacinamide at about 1000 mg; vitamin B6 (e.g., as pyridoxine hydrochloride/pyridoxol 5-phosphate coenymated) at about 200 mg; folate (e.g., as folic acid and calcium folinate) at about 1 mg; vitamin B12 (e.g., as methyl cobalamin) at about 2000 mg; biotin at about 6 mg; pantothenic acid (e.g., as calcium d-panthothenate and panthethine) at about 500 mg; calcium (e.g., as calcium carbonate, malate, amino acid cholate or citrate) at about 1000 mg; iodine (e.g., as potassium iodine) at about 220 mg; magnesium (e.g.; as magnesium amino acid chelate) at about 1000 mg; zinc (e.g., as monomethionine plus zinc citrate) at about 40 mg; selenium (e.g., as l-selenomethionine plus sodium selenite) at about 200 mg; copper (e.g., as copper sebacate) at about 2.5 mg; manganese (e.g., as manganese citrate) at about 5 mg; chromium (e.g., as chromium polynicotinate/histidinate) at about 1200 mg; molybdenum (e.g., as molybdenum amino acid chelate) at about 2000 mg; sodium at about 5 mg; potassium at about 50 mg; aged garlic at about 1000 mg; N-acetyl cysteine at about 600 mg; vacadyl sulphate at about 400 mg; silymarin (milk thistle extract) at about 600 mg; D-ribose at about 10 grams; indole 3 carbinol at about 200 mg; sulphoramane 225 mg at about 225 mg; cranberry (vaccinium macrocarpon) at about 1000 mg; French maritime pine bark extract (e.g., PYCNOGENOL.RTM.) at about 250 mg; l-glutathione at about 250 mg; cinnamomum root at about 4000 mg; choline (e.g., as bitartrate) at about 1000 mg; inositol at about 1000 mg; alpha-lipoic acid and/or r lipoic acid at about 600 mg; polygonum cuspidatum root extract at about 1000 mg (e.g., standardized to 53% trans-reservatrol); dimethylaminoethanol (e.g., as bitartrate) at about 30 mg; grape seed extract at about 300 mg; methylsulfonylmethane at about 250 mg; hawthorn berry extract at about 1500 mg; N-acetyl tyrosine at about 25 mg; turmeric extract (e.g., rhizome) (e.g., 95% curcumin) at about 8 gms; green tea extract (e.g., 95% pomphenols, solution epogalocatequina galato); gingko leaf extract (50:1) (e.g., 25% flavonglylosides) at about 140 mg; bilberry extracts (e.g., 25% anthocyanins) at about 600 mg; rutin at about 100 mg; blain pepper fruit extract (bioperine) at about 3 mg; lycopene at about 110 mg; boron (e.g., as amino acid chelate) at about 12 mg; lutein at about 20 mg; astaxanthin at about 20 mg; bitter melon at about 1000 mg; dehydroepiandrosterone at about 2000 mg; black currant seed at about 2000 mg; carnosine at about 3 gms; conjugated linoleic acid at about 3000 mg; and hyaluronic acid at about 80 mg.

In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 35 of the above components. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 40 of the above components. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 45 of the above components. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 50 of the above components. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 55 of the above components. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 60 of the above components. FIG. 1-4 show examples of longevity formulations comprising 50 of the above components, 40 of the above components, 35 of the above components, and 30 of the above components, respectively.

Anti-Dementia Formulations

The present invention also features anti-dementia formulations. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 25 of the following supplemental components: idebenone at about 180 mg; rhodiola at about 400 mg; gingko biloba at about 160 mg; thionine at about 400 mg; huperzine a at about 2 mg; coenzyme Q10 at about 400 mg; alpha lipoic acid at about 600 mg; melatonin at about 3 mg; omega 3 fatty acid at about 6000 mg; zinc carnosine at about 500 mg; magnesium at about 1000 mg; vitamin E (e.g., mixed tocotrienols gamma/delta) at about 1000 mg; N-acetyl cysteine at about 1200 mg; dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) at about 100 mg; pregnenolone at about 60 mg; niacin at about 1000 mg; phosphatidylserine docasahexanenoic acid at about 300 mg; vitamin B12 at about 2000 mg; vitamin B6 at about 200 mg; iron at about 18 mg; vinpocetine at about 40 mg; phospholipid grape seed extract at about 300 mg; blueberry extract at about 300 mg; acetyl carnitine arginate 900 mg; ashwagandha extract (e.g., SENSORIL.RTM.) at about 250 mg; uridine 5 monophosphate at about 100 mg; French maritime pine bark extract (e.g., PYCNOGENOL.RTM.) at about 250 mg; L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine at about 1500 mg; curcumin at about 8 gms; coconut oil at about 1000 mg; astaxanthin at about 20 mg; chromium picolinate at about 1200 mg; carnosine at about 3000 mg; n-acetyl-tyrosine at about 1500 mg; phenylalanine at about 1500 mg; quercetin at about 150 mg; inositol hexanicotinate at about 1000 mg; dimethylethanolamine (DMAE) at about 100 mg; s-adenosylmethionine at about 400 mg; riboflavin 32 at about 200 mg; thiamine B1 at about 50 mg; selenium (e.g., as L-selenomethionine sodium selenite) at about 200 mg; colostrum at about 4000 mg; lecithin (e.g., 26% phosphaticylcholine) at about 300 mg; and vitamin D2 at about 8000 IU.

In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 30 of the above components. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 35 of the above components. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 40 of the above components. FIG. 5-7 show examples of anti-dementia formulations comprising 40 of the above components, 30 of the above components, and 25 of the above components, respectively.

Diabetic Treatment Formulations

The present invention also features diabetic treatment formulations. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 25 of the following supplemental components: bilberry extract at about 600 mg; alpha lipoic acid at about 600 mg; chromium picolinate at about 1200 mg; omega-3-fatty acids at about 8 g; dihydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) at about 100 mg; Blueberry extract at about 500 mg; Biotin at about 8 mg; Vitamin D3 at about 5000 IU; Taurine at about 3000 mg; Psyllium at about 5 g; Guar gum at about 500 mg; Carnosine at about 3,000 mg; Cinnamomum root at about 2 g; Aged garlic at about 1,000 mg; Vanadium at about 50 mg; Bitter melon at about 1,000 mg; Green tea extract at about 450 mg; Zinc citrate at about 50 mg; Fenugreek (1:4) extract (e.g., trigonella foenum-graecum) at about 80 mg; Vitamin B6 at about 200 mg; Goat's rue (e.g., galega officinalis); Curcumin at about 8 g; Glycyrrhiza glabra at about 500 mg; Vitamin E at about 1,000 mg; Coenzyme Q10 at about 300 mg; Vitamin C at about 3,000 mg; Manganese at about 10 mg; Gymnema at about 400 mg; L-argenine at about 10 g; Ginseng; L-carnitine at about 4 g; Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) at about 20 mg; Amla extract (Indian gooseberry); Brown seaweed extract; Bladderwrack; Banaba leaf at about 50 mg; Bromocriptine at about 2.5 mg; Benfotiamine at about 400 .mu.g; Resveratrol at about 250 mg; and Pterostilbene at about 1 mg.

In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 30 of the above components. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 35 of the above components. FIG. 8-10 show examples of diabetic treatment formulations comprising 35 of the above components, 30 of the above components, and 25 of the above components, respectively.

In some embodiments, the formulation further comprises testosterone cypionate at about 100 mg (administered IM). In some embodiments, the formulation further comprises female testosterone at about 30 mg (administered IM). In some embodiments, the psyllium is administered 3 times per day. In some embodiments, the guar gum is administered 3 times per day.

Eye Treatment Formulations

The present invention also features eye treatment formulations (e.g., macular degeneration formulations, cataract formulations, etc.). In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 10 of the following supplemental components: lutein at about 20 mg; astaxanthin at about 20 mg; Vitamin A (e.g., as beta carotene 20,000 IU, palmitate 2,500 IU); Vitamin E at about 1,000 mg; (e.g., gamma/delta mixed tocotrienols); Rutin at about 100 mg; Selenium at about 200 mg (e.g., L-selenomethionine plus sodium selenite); Bilberry extract at about 600 mg; Blueberry extract at about 500 mg; French maritime pine bark extract at about 250 mg; Lycopene at about 40 mg; Zinc citrate at about 50 mg; Quercetin at about 150 mg; Chromium picolinate at about 1200 mg; L-glutathione at about 250 mg; N-acetyl cysteine at about 500 mg; Taurine at about 400 mg; Vitamin C at about 2,000 mg (e.g., as ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate); Riboflavin B2 at about 200 mg; Hyaluronic acid at about 80 mg; Carnosine at about 3,000 mg; Grape seed extract at about 300 mg; Black currant fruit; R-lipoic acid at about 600 mg; Tumeric at about 400 mg; and Vitamin B6 at about 200 mg.

In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 15 of the above components. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 20 of the above components. FIG. 11-13 show examples of eye treatment formulations comprising 20 of the above components, 15 of the above components, and 10 of the above components, respectively.

Male Wellness Formulations

The present invention also features male wellness formulations, e.g., male treatment formulations (e.g., to increase testosterone). In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 15 of the following supplemental components:

Dihydroepiandrosterone at about 100 mg; Pregnenolone at about 60 mg; Zinc citrate at about 60 mg; Diindolylmethane at about 200 mg; Chrysin at about 1500 mg; Resveratrol at about 250 mg; Quercetin at about 150 mg; Saw palmetto at about 320 mg; Finasteride at about 2.5 mg; Fenugreek at about 90 mg; Vitamin C at about 1,000 mg; Stinging nettle at about 240 mg; Boron at about 3 mg; Norway spruce lignan extract at about 50 mg; Ginger root at about 100 mg; Yohimbine at about 20 mg; Tribulus terrestris at about 300 mg; Eurycoma longifolia at about 50 mg; Muira puama at about 850 mg; Maca at about 320 mg; Bioperine at about 7.5 mg; Cernilton (e.g., Cernitin.RTM.) at about 250 mg; Pumpkin seed oil at about 200 mg; Pygeum africanum at about 100 mg; Lycopene at about 50 mg; Mucuna pruriens at about 300 mg; Red clover flower extract at about 50 mg; Ginkgo biloba at about 60 mg; Korean ginseng at about 50 mg; Grape seed extract at about 300 mg; Panax ginseng at about 100 mg; Ashwagandha at about 300 mg; Epimedium brevicornum herb; Selenium at about 100 mg; Beta sitosterol at about 100 mg.

In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 20 of the above components. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 25 of the above components. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 30 of the above components. FIG. 14-17 show examples of male wellness formulations comprising 30 of the above components, 25 of the above components, 20 of the above components, and 15 of the above components, respectively.

Anti-Oxidant Formulations

The present invention also features anti-oxidant formulations. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 25 of the following supplemental components: Vitamin A (e.g., as betacarotene 20,000 IU, palmitate 2500 IU); Vitamin D3 at about 6,000 IU; Vitamin E at about 1,000 mg (e.g., mixed tocotrienols gamma/delta); Vitamin C at about 2,000 mg (e.g., as ascorbic acid and ascorbyl palmitate); Vitamin K2 at about 100 mg; Coenzyme Q10 at about 400 mg; Trans-resveratrol at about 500 mg; Sulphoraphane at about 225 mg; Inositol hexanicotinate at about 1,000 mg; Alpha lipoic acid at about 600 mg; Bioflavonoids at about 2,000 mg; Carotenoids at about 30 mg; Alpha carotene at about 12 mg; Lutein at about 20 mg; Lycopene at about 40 mg; Aged garlic at about 1,000 mg; N-acetyl cysteine at about 600 mg; Tumeric at about 400 mg; Fisetin at about 48 mg; Quercetin at about 150 mg; Acetyl 1-carnitine at about 4,000 mg; Astaxanthin at about 20 mg; Idebenone at about 180 mg; Carnosine at about 3,000 mg; Dihydroepiandrosterone at about 200 mg; Bilberry extract at about 600 mg; Blueberry extract at about 500 mg; L-glutathione at about 250 mg; Zinc citrate at about 50 mg; Selenium at about 200 mg (e.g., as L-selenomethionine+sodium selenite); French maritime pine bark extract at about 250 mg; Acai at about 5,000 mg; Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide at about 50 mg; Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) at about 500 mg; Pregnenolone at about 60 mg; Hyaluronic acid at about 80 mg; Hawthorne extract at about 1,200 mg; L-argenine at about 10 g; L-Taurine at about 4 g; Pterostilbene at about 1 mg; Grape seed extract at about 300 mg; Melatonin at about 3 mg; Ginger root extract at about 200 mg; Rutin at about 5 mg; Ginseng at about 200 mg; Gingko biloba at about 200 mg; and Chromium picolinate at about 1 mg.

In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 30 of the above components. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 35 of the above components. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 40 of the above components. FIG. 18-21 show examples of anti-oxidant formulations comprising 40 of the above components, 35 of the above components, 30 of the above components, and 25 of the above components, respectively.

Anti-Aging Skin Formulations

The present invention also features anti-aging skin formulations (e.g., skin creams). In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 10 of the following supplemental components Idebenone at about 1%; Hyaluronic acid at about 0.5%; Coenzyme Q10 at about 1%; Estriol at about 0.4%; Retinoic Acid at about 0.025%; Alpha lipoic acid at about 5%; Vitamin C ester at about 5%; Dimethylethanolarnine (DMAE) at about 3%; Peptides (peptides for skin creams are well known to one of ordinary skill in the art, e.g., peptides derived from collagen, peptides derived from elastin, palmitoyl pentapeptide, etc.); Green tea extract; Squalane; Vitamin B3 at about 5%; Teprenone (e.g., geranyl geranylacetone); Caprylic acid (e.g., palm/coconut oils); and Acetyl hexapeptide at about 5%.

In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 12 of the above components. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises at least 14 of the above components. FIG. 22-24 show examples of anti-aging skin formulations comprising 14 of the above components, 12 of the above components, and 10 of the above components, respectively.

In some embodiments, a formulation of the present invention is administered to a human patient once a day. In some embodiments, a formulation of the present invention is administered to a human patient once a week.

The formulations of the present invention may be a solid tablet, granule, syrup or liquid form. One of ordinary skill would be able to prepare an appropriate form of any formulation of the present invention.

As used herein, the unit "mg", for example iodine (as potassium iodine) at about 220 mg, means micrograms.

A ratio recited above, for example a ratio of 50:1 recited above, for example gingko leaf extract (50:1), means 50 parts of the extract to 1 part of water.

As used herein, the term "about" refers to plus or minus 10% of the referenced number. For example, an embodiment comprising uridine 5 monophosphate at about 100 mg includes uridine 5 monophosphate between 90 and 110 mg.

Various modifications of the invention, in addition to those described herein, will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing description. Such modifications are also intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims. Each reference cited in the present application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Although there has been shown and described the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made thereto which do not exceed the scope of the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the invention is only to be limited by the following claims.