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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6291525 | Method for improving a human's perception of his emotional state The present invention provides a method for improving a human's perception of his emotional state. The method comprises administering ଲ-hydroxy-ଲ-methylbutyric acid to the human in an amount sufficient to improve his perception of his emotiona... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6103764 | Method for increasing the aerobic capacity of muscle The present invention provides a method for increasing the aerobic capacity of muscle of an animal, the method comprising administering a dose of HMB to the animal such that the aerobic capacity is increased without a substantial increase in the mass of t... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6031000 | Composition comprising ଲ-hydroxy-ଲ-methylbutyric acid and at least one amino acid and methods of use The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB and at least one amino acid. The present invention also provides a method for the treatment of disease-associated wasting of an animal, a method for decreasing the serum-level of triglycerides of... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5628328 | Method for measuring muscle mass A method for determining muscle mass in a human subject useful for monitoring athletic conditioning, weight loss programs, nutritional deficiencies, and disease states which cause muscle wasting is provided comprising administration of a bolus dose of a m... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5360613 | Method of reducing blood levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol Patients with elevated blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and total cholesterol are treated by administering ଲ-hydroxy-ଲ-methylbutyric acid (HMB) to reduce the patient's blood level of LDL and total cholesterol. HMB can be safely ad... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5348979 | Method of promoting nitrogen retention in humans Nitrogen retention in human subjects is promoted by administering ଲ-hydroxy-ଲ-methylbutyric acid (HMB). The amount of HMB administered is effective to conserve protein as determined by reduction in urinary nitrogen. The method can be used with... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5087472 | Feed compositions for domestics animals containing hydroxymethylbutyrate Feed compositions are provided for raising meat-producing ruminants and polutry. ଲ-hydroxcy-ଲ-methylbutyric acid or an edible salt thereof (HMB) is incorporated in the ruminant or poultry feeds to obtain a substantial increase in meat and/or t... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5028440 | Method of raising meat producing animals to increase lean tissue development A method is provided for raising meat producing domestic animals to increase lean tissue development. ଲ-hydroxcy-ଲ-methylbutyric acid or an edible salt thereof (HMB) is administered to the animals in an effective amount for a sufficient length... | 07/02/1991 |
| 4992470 | Method of enhancing immune response of mammals ଲ-methyl-댫utyrate (HMB) has been found to be markedly more effective for activating the immune function of T lymphocytes of mammals than -ketoisocaproate (KIC). For activation of the T lymphocytes, ଲ-methyl-butyric acid or an edi... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4883817 | Raising chickens for meat production with ketoisocaproate-containing feeds Alpha-ketoisocaproate (KIC) is fed to young chickens to increase their rate of weight gain during the growth period from 0 to 6 weeks of age. The KIC may be combined with a complete feed ration for the baby chickens.... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4835185 | Immunomodulator for improving commercial performance of domestic animals The commercial performance of domestic animals is improved by feeding keto-isocaproate (KIC) in a form nutritionally utilizable by the animals. The KIC enhances blastogenesis of the animal's T-lymphocytes and reduces plasma cortisol levels. The result is ... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4764531 | Method of feeding ketoisocaproate to laying chickens A method of feeding laying chickens to increase egg production and/or reduce yolk cholesterol is provided in which alpha-ketoisocaproate (KIC) is orally administered to the laying chickens concurrently with the feeding of a protein-containing ration. The ... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4760090 | Method of feeding ketoisocaproate to cattle and sheep Cattle and sheep are fed ketoisocaproate (KIC) with a diet of limited leucine content for enhancement of growth and feed efficiency. The method is especially applicable to beef cattle and sheep being raised for meat production, but it can also be used wit... | 07/26/1988 |
| 4758593 | Method of feeding ketoisocaproate to lactating domestic mammals Lactating domestic mammals are fed ketoisocaproate (KIC) with a diet containing limited leucine to improve the quantity and quality of the milk produced. This feeding method is particularly applicable to dairy cattle but also can advantageously be used wi... | 07/19/1988 |
