Alpha lipoic acid based food supplement for increasing lean muscle mass and strength
OwnerPaul Gardiner, Derek Woodgateinventors
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Abstract
Food supplement compositions and their methods of use in increasing lean mass and/or muscle size and/or strength in individuals, particularly, athletes is described. The food supplements described comprise α lipoic acid or a derivative thereof, and an amino acid. Other food supplements described comprise a substance which can enhance and/or mimic activity of α lipoic acid, and a source of amino acid. The food supplement compositions described are suitable for supplementing the diet of an athlete and particularly for enhancing an athlete's muscle size and/or strength.
Claims37
A food supplement, comprising α lipoic acid or a derivative thereof, and at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of amino acids and derivatives thereof and sources of amino acids, in amounts effective to increase lean muscle mass and strength.
A method for increasing lean muscle mass and strength in an animal, comprising administering to the animal a food supplement comprises α lipoic acid or a derivative thereof, and at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of amino acids and derivatives thereof and sources of amino acids, in amounts effective to increase lean muscle mass and strength.
A method according to 16, wherein at least one amino acid is selected from the group consisting of glutamine, leucine, isoleucine, valine, arginine, alanine and derivatives thereof
A method according to 16, wherein the source of amino acid is a protein.
A method according to 28, wherein the protein is a whey protein.
A method for enhancing an athlete's muscle size, strength, glycogen storage or recuperative ability comprising administering to the diet of the athlete a food supplement comprising α lipoic acid or a derivative thereof, and glutamine or a derivative thereof by maximizing post-exercise amino acid levels, insulin levels and insulin efficiency.
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