Patent ID: 8496958
Filing Date: 2013-07-30
Classification: A23L,A23V,A61K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A human dietary supplement comprising free beta-alanine or a salt of free beta-alanine, wherein the free beta-alanine or the salt of free beta-alanine is formulated for sustained release; and the free beta-alanine or the salt of free beta-alanine is encapsulated by a coating agent to form an encapsulated product, or the free beta-alanine or the salt of free beta-alanine is in a matrix; wherein the encapsulated product or the matrix contains from about 0.1 g to about 10.0 g of the free beta-alanine or the salt of free beta-alanine per serving; and wherein the human dietary supplement decreases the effects of paraesthesia, and delivers an effective amount of the free beta-alanine or the salt of free beta-alanine to increase tissue anaerobic working capacity when provided over a prolonged period of time.