| 摘要 |
This invention relates to a supplement, the use thereof and method for supplementing the concentration of free cellular L-proline in an organism, for restricting dehydration of such an organism, the supplement comprising an effective amount of free L-proline. The supplement is effective in reducing the levels of free radicals in organisms experiencing water stress. This invention further relates to a method of treating dehydration in humans and animals including the step of administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of a supplement according to the third aspect of the invention. An effective amount of free L-proline is typically between 20 and 1000 mg, preferably 100 mg free L-proline per kilogram body mass of the organism, three times a day. |
