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Composition

US7311932B1 · kind B1 · utility

6Cited by
5References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 22, 2000
Grant dateDec 25, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 22, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S426/81
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention describes a sports drink, which in addition to conventional additives contains viable lactobacilli having a positive effect on human intestinal mucosa. The sports drink preferably also contains micronutrients and proteins. The invention also refers to a tablet for the preparation of such a sports drink, containing viable freeze-dried lactobacilli in combination with micronutrients. In addition to providing liquid and nutrients replacement, the sports drink also relieves the stress symptoms, which are associated with long physical exercise.

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