NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF MUSCLE PERFORMANCE AND RECOVERY AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

摘要

Described herein are nutritional supplements containing α-hydroxy-isocaproic acid and aspartic acid (e.g., DAA) and their methods of use in enhancing muscle performance and/or recovery after exercise. The nutritional supplements can be used to enhance muscle building and lean body mass, enhance muscle and physical performance, enhance recovery, and prevent catabolism (muscle atrophy or wasting) when administered to a mammalian subject.

主权项

1. A method for enhancing muscle mass, muscle strength, physical performance, recovery from exercise, or a combination thereof in a mammal, comprising
administering to the mammal, before exercise, during exercise, after exercise, or a combination thereof, a nutritional supplement comprising:
α-hydroxy-isocaproic acid, a physiologically acceptable ester or amide derivative of α-hydroxy-isocaproic acid, or a salt of any one of the foregoing;aspartic acid, a physiologically acceptable ester or amide derivative of aspartic acid, or a salt of any one of the foregoing; andoptionally a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient.