Dietary supplements containing extracts of cinnamon and methods of using same to enhance creatine transport
First Claim
1. A dietary supplement consisting essentially of:
- a. a first ingredient consisting of;
a water-soluble extract of cinnamon;
b. a second ingredient consisting essentially of;
arginine, glycine, or methionine; and
c. optionally, at least one carbohydrate;
wherein said water-soluble extract of cinnamon functions synergistically with said second ingredient at a daily intake of between 10 and 2,000 milligrams of said water-soluble extract of cinnamon and between 100 and 25,000 milligrams of said second ingredient to increase the uptake of creatine by a muscle of a subject by an insulin dependent pathway and said water-soluble extract of cinnamon decreases glucose intolerance.
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Abstract
Materials derived from cinnamon can be administered orally to humans or animals for the purpose of controlling blood glucose as well improving glucose tolerance. Controlling glucose metabolism is essential for those with impaired glucose metabolism as is the case for those with Type II diabetes where insulin function is not properly functioning. Such administration can also be used for the purpose of enhancing nutrient transport for purposes of athletic performance and controlling bodyweight and body fat levels. Similarly related, such administration can also be used for the purpose of enhancing creatine transport into excitable tissues such as skeletal muscle. The material can be administered as extracts of cinnamon and can be administered in a variety of ways including capsules, tablets, powdered beverages, bars, gels or drinks.
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16 Claims
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1. A dietary supplement consisting essentially of:
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a. a first ingredient consisting of;
a water-soluble extract of cinnamon;b. a second ingredient consisting essentially of;
arginine, glycine, or methionine; andc. optionally, at least one carbohydrate; wherein said water-soluble extract of cinnamon functions synergistically with said second ingredient at a daily intake of between 10 and 2,000 milligrams of said water-soluble extract of cinnamon and between 100 and 25,000 milligrams of said second ingredient to increase the uptake of creatine by a muscle of a subject by an insulin dependent pathway and said water-soluble extract of cinnamon decreases glucose intolerance. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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