IP Library Granted Patent US 8,466,187
Granted Patent B2
US 8,466,187 · App. 13/038,615 · Granted Jun 18, 2013

Amino acid compositions

Inventors: Ronald Kramer (Phoenix, AZ); Alexander Nikolaidis (New Kallikratia, GR)
Assignee: Thermolife International, LLC
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Patent No.
US 8,466,187
App. No.
13/038,615
Granted
Jun 18, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

Methods for increasing athletic performance, distribution of various Amino Acids to muscles, and solubility of various Amino Acids in a human or animal by administering an amino acid composition that includes: at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both; and at least one constituent amino acid selected from the group consisting of Arginine, Agmatine, Beta Alanine, Citrulline, Creatine, Glutamine, L-Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Norvaline, Ornithine, Valine, Aspartic Acid, Cysteine, Glycine, Lysine, Methionine, Proline, Tyrosine, and Phenylalanine.

Claims (60)

1. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Arginine.

2. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Arginine.

3. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Arginine.

4. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Agmatine.

5. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Beta Alanine.

6. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Citrulline.

7. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Creatine.

8. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Glutamine.

9. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and L-Histidine.

10. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Isoleucine.

11. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Leucine.

12. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Norvaline.

13. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Ornithine.

14. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Valine.

15. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Aspartic Acid.

16. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Cysteine.

17. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Glycine.

18. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Lysine.

19. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Methionine.

20. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Proline.

21. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Tyrosine.

22. A method for increasing athletic performance in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Phenylalanine.

23. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Agmatine.

24. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Beta Alanine.

25. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Citrulline.

26. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Creatine.

27. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Glutamine.

28. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and L-Histidine.

29. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Isoleucine.

30. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Leucine.

31. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Norvaline.

32. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Ornithine.

33. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Valine.

34. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Aspartic Acid.

35. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Cysteine.

36. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Glycine.

37. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Lysine.

38. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Methionine.

39. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Proline.

40. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Tyrosine.

41. A method for increasing distribution of Amino Acids to muscles in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Phenylalanine.

42. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Agmatine.

43. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Beta Alanine.

44. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Citrulline.

45. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Creatine.

46. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Glutamine.

47. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and L-Histidine.

48. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Isoleucine.

49. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Leucine.

50. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Norvaline.

51. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Ornithine.

52. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Valine.

53. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Aspartic Acid.

54. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Cysteine.

55. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Glycine.

56. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Lysine.

57. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Methionine.

58. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Proline.

59. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Tyrosine.

60. A method for increasing solubility of Amino Acids in a human or animal, the method comprising administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of an amino acid composition comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Phenylalanine.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 9, 2013
From: KRAMER, RONALD; NIKOLAIDIS, ALEXANDER
To: THERMOLIFE INTERNATIONAL LLC
Reel/Frame 030762/0739 →
Continuity (4)
Continuation In Part 12336938 · Dec 17, 2008
Continuation 11950273 · Dec 4, 2007
Provisional Application 60973229 · Sep 18, 2007
Related Publication 20110313043A1 · Dec 22, 2011