Choline pyruvate, method for the production thereof, formulations containing choline pyruvate and the use thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to choline pyruvate of formula (I) wherein 0<n≦10, and is a stabile, physiologically compatible formulation containing said choline pyruvate, water and/or an organic solvent such as glycerine, or is present in a solid and preferably a powder form. The invention also relates to a method for producing choline pyruvate, whereby choline hydroxide is placed in a solvent, such as water or a methanol/water mixture, at a temperature of between 0 and 98° C., then pyruvric acid is added drop by drop in external cooling conditions and mixed until a pH value of between 5.0 and 8.0 is reached, the solvent is then removed and finally the obtained product is added to a physiologically compatible solvent. The choline pyruvate or the formulations containing choline pyruvate can be used preferably, as a food additive, as an animal food additive, as dietary substances, for improving general performances in the fields of sport, strength and endurance areas and, in deficiencies and illnesses of the central and/or peripheral nervous system and in the cosmetic field. Said choline pyruvate combines the positive physical and physiological properties of monosubstances such as choline and pyruvic acid and is particularly suitable for various applications in the medical field.

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