Formulation for improving physical endurance in athletes
The present disclosure discloses a herbal formulation in powdered dosage form, which is useful to enhance the physical endurance or strength in athletes. The disclosure also includes a method of preparation of the formulation, which involves the encapsulation of the natural ingredients in a natural matrix. The formulation comprises Moringa oleifera, Kaempferia parviflora and Punica granatum that are processed to obtain the product in powder form by encapsulation of the natural ingredients in a natural matrix. The formulation increased the nitrate and nitrite levels in serum and saliva in human and is useful to improve the general health of the athletes.
1. A formulation for improving of physical endurance, the formulation comprising:
a. Methoxy flavone extract from Kaempferia parviflora at a concentration in a range of 12%-15% w/w;
b. Saponin rich leaf extract from Moringa oleifera at a concentration in a range of 45%-50% w/w; and
c. Polyphenol rich extract from Punica granatum at a concentration in a range of 32%-35% w/w,
and the extracts form a uniform matrix and are homogenized and spray dried thus forming an encapsulated powdered form of the formulation.
2. The formulation as claimed in claim 1 , wherein Kaempferia parviflora comprises flavanones extracted using ethanol.
3. The formulation as claimed in claim 1 , wherein Moringa oleifera leaf extract comprises saponins extracted using hydro alcohol.
4. The formulation as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the formulation increases nitrate and nitrite levels in serum and saliva in human.