Recovery drink formula and method
OwnerWilliam Gillotainventor
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Abstract
The present invention is a recovery drink formula and method which safely provides individuals with enhanced, faster, and more complete athletic recovery. The present invention is made from natural ingredients, mostly vitamins and minerals. The present invention may be made in the form of a powder, which is later added to water, or can be made directly as a liquid drink. The drink provides nutrients to ensure recovery following strenuous physical activity.
Claims54
An aqueous beverage for maximizing endurance and hydration during physical exercise in the form of a substantially optically clear solution wherein a 32 ounce serving comprises:
- a carbohydrate source comprising a mixture of glucose polymers, and glucose providing between about 4 and about 12 calories per ounce of said solution;
- between about 100 mg and about 300 mg of calcium from a calcium salt;
- sodium and potassium from sodium and potassium salts respectively, wherein weight of the sodium is between about ⅔ and about 3 times weight of calcium in the solution;
- magnesium and zinc, from magnesium and zinc salts respectively, wherein a weight ratio of calcium to zinc is between about 30:1 and about 10:1, and wherein a weight ratio calcium to magnesium is between about 3:1 to about 1:1;
- quantities of vitamin B12 and folate, wherein each quantity is between about 10% and about 300% of recommended daily value;
- quantities of vitamins B1 and B6, wherein each quantity is between about 50% and about 1,000% of recommended daily value;
- quantities of vitamin C and vitamin E, wherein each quantity is between about 50% and 600% of recommended daily value;
- a mixture of branched chain and straight chain amino acids, wherein a weight ratio between carbohydrates in the solution and the mixture of amino acids in the solution is between 30:1 and 60:1;
- additional antioxidants;
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- glucosamine wherein a molar ratio between glucose in the solution and glucosamine in the solution is between about 20:1 and about 120:1.
An aqueous beverage for maximizing endurance and hydration during physical exercise in the form of a substantially optically clear solution wherein a 32 ounce serving comprises:
- a carbohydrate source comprising a mixture of glucose polymers, and glucose providing between about 4 and about 12 calories per ounce of said solution;
- between about 100 mg and about 300 mg of calcium from a calcium salt;
- sodium and potassium from sodium and potassium salts respectively, wherein weight of the sodium is between about ⅔ and about 3 times weight of calcium in the solution;
- magnesium from magnesium salts, wherein a weight ratio of calcium to magnesium is between about 3:1 to about 1:1;
- quantities of vitamin C and vitamin E, wherein each quantity is between about 50% and 600% of recommended daily value;
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- a mixture of branched chain and straight chain amino acids
An aqueous beverage for maximizing endurance and hydration during physical exercise in the form of a substantially optically clear solution wherein a 32 ounce serving comprises:
- a carbohydrate source comprising a mixture of glucose polymers, glucose and sucrose, wherein about at least half of the carbohydrate source is glucose polymers and a majority of a remaining portion of the carbohydrate source is glucose;
- about 200 mg of calcium from a calcium salt;
- about 195 mg of sodium and 285 mg of potassium from sodium and potassium salts respectively;
- about 120 mg of magnesium and 10 mg of zinc, from magnesium and zinc salts respectively;
- vitamin B12 providing about 150% of recommended daily value;
- folate providing about 100% of recommended daily value;
- vitamin B1 providing about 666% of recommended daily value;
- vitamin B6 providing about 400% of recommended daily value;
- vitamin C providing about 300% of recommended daily value;
- vitamin E providing about 200% of recommended daily value;
- vitamin A providing about 100% of recommended daily value;
- a mixture of branched chain and straight chain amino acids;
- additional antioxidants;
- botanicals;
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- a quantity of glucosamine hydrochloride.
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