Food supplements and methods comprising lipoic acid and creatine
Patent 6136339 Issued on October 24, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: August 21, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
Food supplement compositions comprise lipoic acid or a derivative thereof and creatine or a derivative thereof. The compositions optionally, but preferably, further comprise dextrose. The food supplement compositions are suitable for supplementing the diet of an athlete and particularly for enhancing an athlete's muscle size or strength.
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