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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7407683 | Method of preparing a confectionery product made of protein and carbohydrate materials present in a relative weight ratio higher than 1 The invention provides a method of making confectionery bar comprising a proteinaceous material and a carbohydrate material in a relative weight ratio higher than 1 (from 1:0 to about 1:0.999). The bar produced is very palatable and chewy and has good organolepetic ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7311932 | Composition The invention describes a sports drink, which in addition to conventional additives contains viable lactobacilli having a positive effect on human intestinal mucosa. The sports drink preferably also contains micronutrients and proteins. The invention also refers to ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7011857 | Weight loss compositions and methods for individuals who may have gastric hyperacidity Compositions and methods of losing weight are described that are suitable for individuals susceptible to gastric hyperacidity or gastroesophageal reflux. The compositions include in part a snack food having two or more rapidly digestible carbohydrates, in which the ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7008656 | Self-heating meal package and tray A carton for storing and serving a self-heating meal and a beverage container includes a closable first compartment for storing and heating the meal. The first compartment has a first top wall and a first flap covering a first opening to the first compartment and a ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6989171 | Sports drink composition for enhancing glucose uptake into the muscle and extending endurance during physical exercise The present invention provides for a nutritional composition in a dry powder form or a liquid drink form for optimizing muscle performance during exercise. The dry nutritional composition includes carbohydrate and protein in a ratio, in the range of 2.8 to 4.2 parts... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6605310 | Calorically dense liquid oral supplement The present invention provides a liquid oral supplement and a method for using the same. The supplement provides at least 2.25 calories per ml and provides at least 15% by caloric content of protein.... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6596702 | Compositions for use in rehydration and nutrition during athletic exercise and methods of making same The invention provides sports beverages which supply a readily metabolizable, natural carbohydrate, trehalose. The use of trehalose provides twice the concentration of glucose molecules for immediate energy compared to monosaccharide solutions of the same... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6592915 | Layered cereal bars and their methods of manufacture A layered cereal bar with at least two cereal layers having identifiable RTE cereal pieces and at least one visible filling layer in between the two cereal layers is described. In one embodiment, the cereal bar is a non-cooked cereal bar having a total nu... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6528502 | Composition and method for improved carbohydrate management in mammals A nutritional supplement for use in managing carbohydrates and enhancing anabolism in mammals is described. The nutritional supplement contains regulated amounts of niacin, chromium, and vanadium, and optionally thiamin, riboflavin, magnesium, and zinc. T... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6514545 | Assemblage of nutrient beverages and regimen for enhancing convenience, instruction, and compliance with exercise supplementation A device and method for use in conjunction with exercise of about one hour or less which enhances convenience, and encourages compliance with a regimen of exercise beverages to accomplish preexercise hydration and postexercise hydration and muscle glycoge... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6485764 | Hydrating beverages and method There are disclosed hydrating beverages for animals comprising water, glycerol, sodium, and potassium, with the potassium being present in an amount sufficient to provide in the blood plasma, when said beverage is ingested at rest, during exercise, and af... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6465018 | Dietary supplement for increasing energy, strength, and immune function A dietary supplement is provided that comprises creatine combined with ginseng and astragalus and, optionally, glutamine. The dietary supplement enhances the general energy boost and muscular strength increase achieved from the consumption of creatine alo... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6455511 | Compositions for use in rehydration and nutrition during athletic exercise and methods of making same The invention provides sports beverages which supply a readily metabolizable, natural carbohydrate, trehalose. The use of trehalose provides twice the concentration of glucose molecules for immediate energy compared to monosaccharide solutions of the same... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6432457 | Confectionery product made of protein and carbohydrate materials present in a relative weight ratio higher than 1 The invention provides a confectionery bar containing a proteinaceous material and a carbohydrate material in a relative weight ratio higher than 1 (from 1:0 to about 1:0.999). The bar produced is very palatable and chewy and has good organoleptic propert... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6346284 | Food or nutritional supplement, preparation method and uses The invention concerns a complete food or nutritional supplement containing at most 10% of water by weight, preferably at most 5% of water, and more preferably at most 2% of water, with low osmolality, oxidation-stable, comprising a mixture of quality foo... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6248375 | Diabetic nutritionals and method of using The present invention is directed to solid matrix nutritionals designed for the person with diabetes. The carbohydrate system of this invention utilizes a source of fructose in combination with at least one nonabsorbent carbohydrate to achieve the same ef... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6214390 | Assemblage of nutrient beverages and regimen for enhancing convenience, instruction, and compliance with exercise supplementation A device and method for use in conjunction with exercise of about one hour or less which enhances convenience, and encourages compliance with a regimen of exercise beverages to accomplish preexercise hydration and postexercise hydration and muscle glycoge... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6080419 | Prevention of dental calculus formation with polycarboxylic acids The present invention provides a method to prevent, inhibit, or reduce dental calculus deposits or formation on the teeth of a dental calculus forming animal comprising exposing the teeth to a food product comprising an acidulent amount of phosphoric acid... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6063432 | Arginine or lysine containing fruit healthbar formulation Health bars are provided having high dosages of at least one of the amino acids L-arginine and L-lysine in conjunction with fruit solids and paste, protein and carbohydrates. A number of different fruit sources may be used, grapes finding particular use, ... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6039987 | Physical endurance drink and method of preventing cramping caused by strenuous bodily activity A composition to prevent dehydration, supply energy and prevent cramps which contains electrolytes, carbohydrates and quinine and/or quinine salts and a method of preventing cramping caused by strenuous bodily activity. Palatability of the composition is ... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6036984 | Complete, nutritionally balanced coffee drink A complete, nutritionally balanced coffee drink providing caloric and protein nutritional support for patients, particularly elderly and long-term care patients is provided. An instant coffee composition, a method for making the instant coffee composition... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6013290 | Assemblage of nutrient beverages and regimen for enhancing convenience, instruction, and compliance with exercise supplementation An integrated package including two nutrient beverage formulations in discrete, sealed containers and instructions for use of the formulations in conjunction with a relatively short exercise session to enhance performance and reduce the adverse effects of... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5904948 | Method for manufacturing a balanced, nutritionally complete coffee composition A complete, nutritionally balanced coffee drink providing caloric and protein nutritional support for patients, particularly elderly and long-term care patients is provided. An instant coffee composition, a method for making the instant coffee composition... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5891888 | Physical endurance drink A composition to prevent dehydration, supply energy and prevent cramps contains electrolytes, carbohydrates and quinine and/or quinine salts and a method of preventing cramping caused by strenuous bodily activity. Palatability of the composition is improv... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5876763 | Glycerol enhanced rehydration formulation A rehydration formulation which enhances a subjects ability to quickly recover from dehydration. The rehydration formulation includes a glycerol solution combined with a carbohydrate or sodium to produce a desired result. The glycerol solution combats the... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5834044 | Method of making a health food product containing anti-oxidants A health food product containing a first component in the form of a discrete portion from a second component provides enhanced in vivo oxidative defense indices and prevents or attenuates exercise-induced in vivo oxidative stress as indicated by cellular ... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5817364 | Beverage containing alpha-ketoglutaric acid and method of making The present invention is related to an energy supply composition particularly suitable for use before, during and after physical exertion. The composition is a beverage, or a dry composition therefore, useful as an energy source in situations which demand... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5780094 | Sports drink A sports drink comprises an aqueous solution including a saccharide selected from: galactose, a galactose containing disaccharide or oligosaccharide, sorbitol, lactose, fructose or mixtures thereof and optionally including not more than 1.25% w/v of gluco... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5766667 | Process for producing a food product from whole vegetables and animal meat A process for producing a meat analogue comprising the steps of liquefying whole vegetables being about 70% to about 99% water, thereby eliminating the need for added water, and blending the liquefied whole vegetables with animal meat to form a blended be... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5744187 | Nutritional powder composition A composition of natural and herbal products which may be compounded in dry form into a mixture which is readily soluble in a fluid for ingestion by humans. When digested, the mixture provides users with an energy boost and associated feelings of well bei... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5595772 | Composition and methods for losing weight Compositions and methods of losing weight are described in which an individual's daily caloric intake is limited to about 1600 calories or less, where the calories are provided by at least some form of carbohydrate intake and at least some form of protein... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5571553 | High energy food products containing partially hydrogenated structured lipids Solid and liquid food products are disclosed containing partially hydrogenated structured lipids which are convenient and palatable and designed to provide a high caloric density. These products are a source of caloric energy for the military, athletes or... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5510335 | Exercise hydration regimen to enhance exercise endurance and performance An exercise regimen which enhances exercise endurance and performance. The regimen includes pre-exercise hydration with a glycerol solution combined with hydration during exercise with a glycerol based solution to prolong hydration effects. The first pre-... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5470839 | Enteral diet and method for providing nutrition to a diabetic A composition and method for providing nutrition, or a nutritional supplement, to a diabetic patient. Pursuant to the present invention, a low carbohydrate, high fat enteral formulation is provided. The fat comprises, in part, medium chain triglycerides (... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5432162 | Reducing post-prandial fluctuations in plasma concentrations of large neutral amino acids (LNAA) Methods of reducing post-prandial fluctuations in plasma levels of large, neutral amino acids (LNAA), as well as compositions useful in that method. The foods and compositions comprise a carbohydrate to protein ratio of from about 3:1 to about 8:1 and, in... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5424300 | Method for treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome An agent for treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome, which comprises a polysaccharide having a ଲ-1,3-glucoside bond in the main chain as an effective ingredient.... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5403921 | Exercise hydration regimen to enhance exercise endurance and performance An exercise regimen which enhances exercise endurance and performance. The regimen includes pre-exercise hydration with a glycerol solution combined with hydration during exercise with a glycerol based solution to prolong hydration effects. The first pre-... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5397778 | Enteral formulations for treatment of inflammation and infection The present invention features saponin containing enteral formulations for treatment of infection and inflammation. These saponin containing formulations are particularly useful in conjunction with oils rich in ω3 polyunsaturated fatty acids such as fish... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5389395 | Nutritional bar for a protein-sparing diet of the very-low-calorie type An unbaked low calorie food bar containing proteinaceous material, flavoring, aspartame and carbohydrate material which is formed by extrusion and exposed to a maximum temperature of about 37° C., and has a uniformly homogeneous composition. The low calo... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5292723 | Liquid nutritional compositions comprising slowly absorbed glucides Novel liquid nutritional compositions comprising a lipid fraction, a protein fraction and a specific combination of glucides useful as dietetics and therapeutics.... | 03/08/1994 |
