Use of betaine to enhance exercise performance
AssigneeDanisco A/S
InventorStuart Andrew Shaw Craig
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to the use of betaine or its physiologically acceptable salt for enhancing endurance during exercise, enhancing muscle mass and reducing muscle soreness and muscle fatigue. It is also directed to the use of betaine or its physiologically acceptable salt for enhancing the flavor of a food or beverage.
Claims31
A method for enhancing the physical performance of a mammal, said method consisting essentially of administering daily to said mammal an effective amount of betaine or its physiologically acceptable salt prior to said physical performance but within 24 hours of said physical performance, wherein the amount of betaine or its physiologically acceptable salt administered to the mammal ranges from about 50 mg to about 30 g per 70 kilogram of weight of the mammal.
A method for enhancing the physical performance of a physical activity by a mammal requiring physical endurance, which consisting essentially of administering daily to said mammal an effect amount of betaine or its physiologically acceptable salt prior to said activity but within 24 hours of said activity, wherein the amount of betaine or its physiologically acceptable salt administered to the mammal ranges from about 50 mg to about 30 g per 70 kilogram of weight of the mammal.
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