Food supplement for increasing lean mass and strength
AssigneeMuscletech Research and Development Inc.
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 method for supplementing the diet of an athlete, comprising administering as part of the diet an effective amount of a supplement comprising an effective amount of L-arginine a source of amino acids and an effective amount of at least one substance which increases nitric oxide production in the body selected from the group consisting of glycosidal saponins, ginseng, N-acetyl cysteine, glucomannan and folic acid, wherein the source of amino acids is a protein and the composition further comprises a carbohydrate, wherein the weight ratio of protein to carbohydrate is about 7 to 1.
A method for supplementing the diet of a human comprising administering immediately after an exercise period about 28 grams of a dietary supplement comprising an effective amount of L-arginine, about 20 grams of protein, about 3 grams of carbohydrate and an effective amount of at least one substance which increases nitric oxide production in the body selected from the group consisting of glycosidal saponins, ginseng, N-acetyl cysteine, glucomannan, and folic acid.
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