DIETARY COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ALPHA AMINO N-BUTYRATE AND METHODS OF ENHANCING LEAN BODY MASS
First Claim
1. A composition comprising alpha amino-n butyrate, alpha amino-n-valerate, or a combination of alpha amino-n butyrate and alpha amino-n-valerate.
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Abstract
A composition that may include branched chain amino acids, alpha amino n-Butyrate and/or alpha amino-n-valerate works synergistically to enhance lean body mass and prevent body mass breakdown. The composition may also be coupled with other agents to a) provide an increased level of amino acids and/or protein in the body'"'"'s total pool or b) increase markers for protein translation or decrease markers of protein turnover. The composition may be administered in a variety of ways including capsules, tablets, powdered beverages, bars, gels or drinks. Increasing lean body mass is import to athletes looking to enhance performance, in the event of certain muscle wasting diseases, and to the general population that loses muscle mass as it ages.
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- 1. A composition comprising alpha amino-n butyrate, alpha amino-n-valerate, or a combination of alpha amino-n butyrate and alpha amino-n-valerate.
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11. The method for increasing lean body mass and preserving muscle mass in a mammal comprising the steps of orally administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising alpha amino n-butryate or a salt, ether, ester or derivative thereof and alpha-amino n-valerate or a salt, ether, ester or derivative thereof.
- 16. A composition increasing lean body mass and preserving muscle mass including at least one of a consisting essentially of an alpha amino-n butyrate or an alpha amino-n-valerate.
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