Stokely-van Camp, Inc.

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Jeffrey J Zachwieja

Robert H Murray

Mark Arthur Pirner

JohnEric William Smith

Myron C Rapkin

John R Stofan, Iv

Craig A Horswill

Wayne W Weber

William F Racicot

Vincent Rinaldi

The present invention is directed to methods for reducing blood lactate concentration during exercise, physical activity or athletic performance.

Methods of reducing blood lactate concentration

Edible compositions, such as sports drinks which limit muscle soreness, and methods of making and using the same are provided. Existing food products are commonly used during exercise to quickly replace fluids and electrolytes lost by sweating and/or to supply a boost of carbohydrates to improve sports or exercise performance. Aspects of the invention relate to compositions including glucosamine to alleviate or prevent muscle soreness. In certain embodiments, the glucosamine may be derived from a plurality of glucosamine sources. Further aspects relate to concentrated products for preparing beverage compositions. In certain embodiments, a concentrated form of a beverage composition may be provided in a packaging. Instructions for preparing the beverage composition having an effective amount of glucosamine may also be provided. Further embodiments may include a notification that indicates the benefit of reducing or preventing muscle soreness following physical exertion by consuming the beverage formulation.

Reducing muscle soreness with glucosamine compositions

Muscle cramps can be reduced or avoided by monitoring the concentration of salt in perspiration to indicate the degree of salt depletion. Based on the degree of salt depletion, a sufficient amount of rehydration beverage is consumed to normalize the salt level.

Reducing or avoiding muscle cramps

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Jeffrey J Zachwieja