Food supplement for increasing lean mass and strength
OwnerPaul T. Gardiner, Derek E. Woodgate +2inventors
InventorsPaul T. Gardiner, Derek E. Woodgate, Mark S. Gilbert, Robert W. Thoburn
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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 a substance which increases nitric oxide production in the body, and, a source of amino acids. Other food supplements described comprise a substance which can enhance and/or mimic insulin activity, and a source of amino acids. The food supplement compositions described are suitable for supplementing the diet of an athlete and particularly for enhancing an athlete's muscle size or strength.
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A food supplement comprising a substance which increases nitric oxide production in the body, and, a source of amino acids.
A food supplement which comprises a substance which can enhance and/or mimic insulin activity, and a source of amino acids.
A supplement which increases nitrogen retention in the body comprising a substance which increases nitrogen retention and a source of amino acids.
A supplement comprising a glycosidal saponin, glucomannan D-chiro-inositol, myo-inositol, and a source of amino acids.
A supplement comprising a glycosidal saponin, glucomannan myo-inositol, and a source of amino acids.
A food supplement comprising a substance which increases nitric oxide production in the body, and, whey protein.
A food supplement comprising 1 mg-3000 mg glycosidal saponins;
- 1 mg-2000 mg myo-inositol;
- 1 mg-2000 mg d-chiro-inositol;
- 10 mg-4000 mg glucomannan;
- and a source of amino acids.
A method for supplementing the diet of an athlete, comprising administering to the diet of the athlete an effective amount of a supplement comprising a substance which increases nitric oxide production in the body and a source of amino acids.
A method for supplementing the diet of an athlete, comprising administering to the diet of the athlete an effective amount of a supplement comprising a substance which can enhance and/or mimic insulin activity, and a source of amino acids.
A method for increasing muscle mass and or strength of an individual, comprising administering to the diet of the athlete an effective amount of a supplement a substance which increases nitric oxide production in the body and a source of amino acids.
A method for increasing muscle mass and or strength of an individual comprising administering to the diet of the athlete an effective amount of a supplement comprising a substance which can enhance and/or mimic insulin activity, and a source of amino acids.
A method for supplementing the diet of an athlete, comprising administering to the diet of the athlete an effective amount of a supplement comprising a substance which increases nitric oxide production in the body and whey protein.
A method for supplementing the diet of an athlete, comprising administering to the diet of the athlete an effective amount of a supplement comprising a substance which can enhance and/or mimic insulin activity, and whey protein.
A method for supplementing the diet of an athlete, comprising administering to the diet of the athlete an effective amount of a supplement comprising 1 mg-3000 mg glycosidal saponins;
- 1 mg-2000 mg myo-inositol;
- 1 mg-2000 mg d-chiro-inositol;
- 10 mg-4000 mg glucomannan;
- and a source of amino acids.
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