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ADM, Decatur, IL, has been awarded its fifth and sixth patents in a series of patents that utilize concentrated isoflavones in combination with other plant-derived phytochemicals. These patents cover plant-derived compositions enriched with at least two phytochemicals from a group consisting of isoflavones, lignans, saponins, catechins and phenolic acids that can be used for the treatment of alcoholism and the treatment of neurological symptoms. U.S. Patent No. 6,399,072 describes “Method of Preparing and Using Isoflavones for the Treatment of Alcoholism,” which covers a composition that is administered to provide treatment for alcohol dependency. U.S. Patent No. 6,391,310 describes “Method of Preparing and Using Isoflavones for the Treatment of Neurological Symptoms,” which covers a composition administered to provide treatment for mental conditions and nerve problems, especially neurological symptoms, immunological symptoms, migraine headaches, inflammation and dementia.