Powdered pre-operative beverage composition
AssigneeClearfast Inc.
InventorM. Lou Marsh
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Abstract
A powdered pre-operative beverage composition has one or more carbohydrates and L-citrulline. The composition can further have a CNS stimulant, a sweetener, citric acid, L-theanine, zinc sulfate, sodium selenite, Vitamin A, and at least one flavor enhancing agent. The composition remains clear when mixed with water. The composition, when mixed with water has an osmolarity of about 265 milliosmole to about 300 milliosmole and a pH about 3.7 to about 4.5. A total energy available from the one or more carbohydrates in one serving of the composition is at least about 200 calories.
Claims26
A powdered pre-operative beverage composition, comprising:
- a) one or more carbohydrates;
- and
- b) L-citrulline, wherein the L-citrulline is in an amount of about 2 gm per serving to about 4 gm per serving,
- wherein the composition remains clear when mixed with water,
- wherein one serving of the composition, when mixed with water, yields about 12 fluid ounces of the composition, and
- wherein the composition is for consumption prior to a surgery or an invasive diagnostic procedure.
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