Avian follistatin product
Described herein are avian follistatin products, and methods for producing such products, in which such products are effective for a variety of conditions, including increasing muscle mass. Avian follistatin products described herein are packaged as dietary supplements or nutritional supplements are useful in muscle regeneration.
1. A method for increasing muscle mass, comprising administering to a subject in need of increased muscle mass a sports nutrition composition comprising at least 1 ng of follistatin per mg of composition and avian egg yolk membrane, wherein the avian egg yolk membrane is dehydrated and free of viable pathogens, and wherein 1 to 200 grams per dose of the sports nutrition composition is administered.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the sports nutrition composition further comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable ingredient.