Methods for increasing endurance and fat metabolism in humans
Embodiments of the invention generally relate to methods and supplements for increasing endurance and fat metabolism in human beings.
1. A method of increasing endurance and fat metabolism in human beings, comprising:
providing an oral nutritional supplement, comprising:
1-arginine hydrochloride;
oxo-proline;
1-lysine hydrochloride; and
n-acetyl-1-cysteine, 1-glutamine, or both;
wherein the L-arginine hydrochloride is present in an amount from 0.1 to 6 mmol, the oxo-proline is present in an amount from 0.1 to 8 mmol, and the L-lysine hydrochloride is present in an amount from 0.1 to 12 mmol; and
orally administering the nutritional supplement to a human being to increase endurance and fat metabolism.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the L-arginine hydrochloride is present in an amount from 2.5 to 4.5 mmol, the oxo-proline is present in an amount from 4 to 6 mmol, and the L-lysine hydrochloride is present in an amount from 7 to 9 mmol.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein n-acetyl L-cysteine or 1-glutamine are present in an amount from 0.001 to 0.5 mmol.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nutritional supplement is present in an amount of 2.9 grams.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nutritional supplement is in powder, tablet, capsule, liquid, or wafer form.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nutritional supplement is administered from one to three times daily.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nutritional supplement is administered once a week.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nutritional supplement is administered on an empty stomach.
9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising L-glutamine.
10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising schizonepeta powder.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein orally administering the nutritional supplement to a human being comprises orally administering the nutritional supplement to a human that is at least 30 years old.