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US 6,713,082 B2Granted
Composition comprising carbohydrate and peptide material and its use as an energy supplement after or during physical exercise or as a metabolic nutrient for oral consumption
AssigneeQuest International B.V.
InventorsLucas J.C. Van Loon, Antonius A.J. Wagenmakers, Andries D. Siemensma, Anthonie Kunst, Marcellinus J.J. Hakkaart, Withelmus H.M. Saris
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Abstract
The invention relates to a composition comprising carbohydrate and peptide material as well as an amount of at least one additional free amino acid selected from the group consisting of leucine and phenylalanine. This composition will enhance the blood insulin response after oral intake by humans and is intended for an enhanced recovery after physical exercise or to delay exhaustion during physical exercise.
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A composition comprising (i) carbohydrate;
- (ii) peptide material;
- and in addition, two free amino acids consisting of leucine and phenylalanine, wherein said peptide material is obtained by hydrolyzing protein material, said peptide material is derived from wheat protein, each free additional amino acid is present in an amount in the range of 0.2 to 20 weight percent, calculated on dry matter basis, and each said additional amino acid is distinct from any free amino acid that may be present from the peptide material.
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