Food compositions that enhance nitric oxide mediated signalling
OwnerStephen J. CROZIER, David A. STUARTinventors
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Abstract
The invention includes compositions and methods for improving exercise performance or improving recovery of muscle tissue after exercise performance. One method includes administering a composition of a plant-derived nitrate and a cocoa-derived product daily and before exercise. The synergistic combination of nitrate and cocoa polyphenols acts to improve recovery from a strenuous exercise bout.
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A method of improving exercise performance, reducing muscle fatigue, or improving post-exercise recovery comprising:
- providing a food product having in a single dose approximately 100-200 mg of plant-derived nitrate or more and approximately 2 to 5 g of cocoa powder, or the equivalent amount of cocoa solids, where the cocoa is not treated with alkali conditions during processing into cocoa powder or cocoa solids;
- administering the food product daily to a subject;
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- administering the food product approximately 3 hours prior to a first exercise period,
- whereby the subject's ability to generate nitric oxide after the first exercise period is improved over that possible when solely a nitrate is administered or solely a cocoa product is administered prior to exercise, and whereby performance in an optional second exercise period after the first exercise period is improved.
A synergistic combination of flavanol-containing cocoa solids and plant-derived nitrates formed into a single-dose food product, the food product comprising approximately 100-200 mg of plant-derived nitrates as an extract of a plant material and approximately 2 to 5 g of cocoa powder, or the equivalent amount of a cocoa solids-containing product, where the cocoa is not treated with alkali conditions during processing into cocoa powder or cocoa solids, wherein the ability to generate nitric oxide between a first exercise period and a second exercise period is improved over that possible when solely a nitrate is administered or solely a cocoa product is administered prior to exercise.
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