Diet and methods for improving learning capacity, mood and behavior in mammals

摘要

This invention provides a method of improving mood and learning capacity in a mammal by giving the mammal a meal of low protein food, followed by a second meal of high glycemic index carbohydrate. A composition to be given to a mammal to improve mood and learning capacity and to reduce aggressive behavior contains at least one tyrosine uptake competitive amino acid in a ratio of 0.5% to 2% to protein. The tyrosine competitive amino acid preferred is leucine, isoleucine or valine.

主权项

1. A method of controlling the mood and behavior of a mammal comprising orally administering a first low protein food meal, followed by a second carbohydrate meal orally administered three hours after the first meal to the mammal, experiencing attention deficit or anxiety, in need of such control, wherein the second meal consists of pasta or potatoes and is about 0.2% of the body weight of the mammal, wherein an improvement in mood and behavior persists for as long as the meals are orally administered to the mammal.