Diet and methods for improving learning capacity, mood and behavior in mammals
AssigneeCoape, Ltd
InventorsValerie F. Strong, Peter Neville
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Abstract
This invention provides a method of improving mood and learning capacity in a mammal by giving the mammal a meal of low protein food, followed by a second meal of high glycemic index carbohydrate. A composition to be given to a mammal to improve mood and learning capacity and to reduce aggressive behavior contains at least one tyrosine uptake competitive amino acid in a ratio of 0.5% to 2% to protein. The tyrosine competitive amino acid preferred is leucine, isoleucine or valine.
Claims10
A method of controlling the mood of a mammal comprising providing a first low protein food meal, followed by a carbohydrate second meal given three hours after the first meal.
A composition to be given to a mammal comprising a time-release high-glycemic index carbohydrate that releases carbohydrate about three hours after ingestion at a concentration of 1% to 4% total weight.
A composition to be given to a mammal such composition supplemented with an effective amount of at least one of a tyrosine uptake competitive amino acid selected from the group consisting of leucine, isoleucine or valine.
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