Sports drink with algae powder

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a sports drink or a powder or concentration for mixing such a drink.

[0002] Such sports drinks are already known in the prior art. For example, DE 202 16 946 U1 describes a fruit juice drink with elderberry juice, cranberry juice, sweet whey powder, and carnitine. The addition of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals is also proposed. WO 2009 / 099628 A2 relates to a composition to support animals during physical exertion. WO 2010 / 120923 A1 describes the use of algae in food products. US 2006 / 0210688 A1 discloses a sports drink. Finally, reference should also be made to US 2012 / 001539 A1 and US 2010 / 0239712 A1 regarding the prior art.

[0003] Current practices typically aim to supply the body with carbohydrates for energy on the one hand, and minerals and vitamins on the other. Overall, this approach is considered relatively "one-dimensional." Comparatively little consideration is given to the interactions within the human body. Therefore, nutrient absorption during exercise is generally seen as needing improvement.

[0004] It is therefore an object of the present invention to further improve the nutrient intake by the athlete, whereby the burden caused by the nutrient intake should be comparatively low.

[0005] This problem is solved by a sports drink, or a powder or concentrate for mixing such a drink, according to claim 1.

[0006] The task is solved by a sports drink, or powder or concentrate for mixing one, with a carbohydrate component for energy supply, an algae powder to improve oxygen uptake, and a variety of minerals and, if necessary, vitamins in predetermined quantities.

[0007] A key aspect of the invention is that, in addition to a carbohydrate component and minerals (and optionally vitamins), an algae powder is provided to improve oxygen uptake. The algae powder (generally algae substance) contains brown algae. This algae substance improves oxygen transport within the human cellular system. Cell barriers are penetrated more effectively, allowing more oxygen to reach the cells. The algae powder (algae substance) preferably comprises at least 0.0001% by weight, more preferably at least 0.001% by weight, and even more preferably at least 0.1% by weight. The upper limit is 0.5% by weight. Unless otherwise specified, all percentages given here and in the following are always percentages by weight, excluding water.

[0008] According to a training program, a sports drink is proposed for consumption in three phases: first, before exercise; second, during exercise; and third, after exercise. This training program specifies that the sports drink must contain at least one immune-supporting agent, specifically at least one antioxidant for absorption during the first and third phases, at least one carbohydrate for absorption, particularly during the second phase, and at least one carbohydrate absorption enhancer to increase carbohydrate absorption. A key concept of this training program is to provide a three-phase sports drink characterized by a high level of effectiveness in all three phases of exercise (before, during, and after) through a specific composition of active ingredients.This simultaneously enables high athletic performance and rapid regeneration. The invention recognizes that the pre-exercise phase is particularly important. Furthermore, it has been recognized that the human body absorbs fewer (or even no) minerals and vitamins during exercise (even if these are supplied), while carbohydrates are absorbed. Therefore, in the present sports drink, the proposed minerals serve less to supply minerals during the second phase and more to replenish the body's mineral reserves during the first and third phases.

[0009] The sports drink, powder, or concentrate comprises a first short-chain carbohydrate component for rapid absorption, particularly in the small intestine, for quick regeneration and energy supply during physical activity, and at least one long-chain carbohydrate component for the delayed release and absorption of a second short-chain carbohydrate component, particularly in the large intestine. It is especially preferred if the first and second short-chain carbohydrate components are identical. Such a sports drink provides the body with a comparatively large amount of energy simultaneously. This is achieved by utilizing different absorption sites for carbohydrates. Overall, the body can thus absorb more monosaccharides per unit of time. These monosaccharides are then used by the body as energy sources.This advanced training is characterized by a synergistic effect in conjunction with the three-phase concept and the oxygen uptake enhancer (or the brown algae substance). According to this training, it was particularly recognized that carbohydrate and oxygen intake should be balanced. This is achieved with just a few components in the sports drink presented here.

[0010] In various training materials, the sports drink contains at least one monosaccharide, in particular glucose and / or fructose. Alternatively or additionally, it may contain at least one disaccharide, in particular sucrose. Furthermore, it may additionally or alternatively contain at least one oligosaccharide. In this context, an oligosaccharide is understood to be a carbohydrate composed of 2 to 10 monosaccharide units, in particular two to five monosaccharide units. Accordingly, a short-chain carbohydrate component is preferably a carbohydrate component composed of 1 to 10 monosaccharide units, preferably 1 to 5 monosaccharide units. In contrast, the "long-chain carbohydrate component" is defined as...Polysaccharides are saccharides that preferably have more than 10 monosaccharide units, in particular more than 100 monosaccharide units, and more preferably more than 1,000 monosaccharide units.

[0011] Overall, mono-, di-, and oligosaccharides serve for (rapid) regeneration and energy supply during physical activity. It has been shown that the body can absorb a particularly high amount of energy per unit of time from a single mono-, di-, or oligosaccharide.

[0012] Maltodextrin is the preferred long-chain carbohydrate component. Due to its good tolerability, maltodextrin can be easily and gradually broken down and subsequently absorbed.

[0013] The ratio of the sum of the short-chain carbohydrate components (especially glucose and / or fructose and / or sucrose) to the long-chain carbohydrate component (especially maltodextrin) is 100:1 to 10:1, preferably 40:1 to 60:1, and more preferably (approximately) 50:1. The comparatively low proportion of the long-chain carbohydrate component ensures that a significant amount of energy is provided by the short-chain carbohydrate component, while the long-chain carbohydrate component provides an additional boost, further enhancing the athlete's overall performance. At the same time, the comparatively low proportion of maltodextrin (generally: the long-chain carbohydrate component) also prevents excessive strain on the body, particularly during the second phase.The proposed ratio ensures that two fundamentally different requirements – namely, a balanced nutrient intake and a rapid nutrient intake – are optimally met.

[0014] The ratio of the weight of the first short-chain carbohydrate component to the weight of a long-chain carbohydrate component, which provides the second carbohydrate component identical to the first, is preferably 5:1 to 40:1, more preferably 15:1 to 25:1, and more preferably (approximately) 20:1. In this context, the first short-chain carbohydrate component is preferably glucose. The long-chain carbohydrate component is preferably maltodextrin. A key aspect of this refinement is that the same sugar (especially glucose) is provided both as a short-chain carbohydrate component (especially a monosaccharide) and indirectly through a long-chain carbohydrate component that the human body can break down. Thus, the same sugar is supplied both relatively quickly (especially via the small intestine) and with a time delay (especially via the large intestine).This allows for a particularly high energy absorption rate. The proposed ratio has proven to be especially effective.

[0015] The sports drink, or the powder or concentrate for mixing one, contains in particular the following ingredients: Glucose, particularly in a proportion of 70%–85%, preferably 78%, and / or fructose, particularly in a proportion of 28%–34%, preferably 31%, and / or sucrose, particularly in a proportion of 35%–47%, preferably 41%, and / or maltodextrin, particularly in a proportion of 1.0%–2.2%, preferably 1.6%, and / or biotin, particularly in a proportion of 0.00010%–0.00022%, preferably 0.00016%, and / or calcium, particularly in a proportion of 0.350%–1.1%, preferably 0.84%, and / or chloride, particularly in a proportion of 0.4%–0.9%, preferably 0.66%, and / or folic acid, particularly in a proportion of 0.0004%–0.0009%, preferably 0.00066%, and / or Potassium, particularly in a proportion of 0.7% - 1.3%, preferably 1%, and / or magnesium, particularly in a proportion of 0.2% - 0.5%, preferably 0.38%, and / or sodium, particularly in a proportion of 0.8% - 1.6%, preferably 1.2%, and / or niacin,in particular in a proportion of 0.03% - 0.08%, preferably 0.053%, and / or pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), in particular in a proportion of 0.01% - 0.03%, preferably 0.02%, and / or phosphorus, in particular in a proportion of 0.5% - 0.9%, preferably 0.7%, and / or vitamin A (provitamin A), in particular in a proportion of 0.0003% - 0.0007%, preferably 0.00053%, and / or vitamin B1, in particular in a proportion of 0.002% - 0.005%, preferably 0.0037%, and / or vitamin B12, in particular in a proportion of 0.000006% - 0.00001%, preferably 0.0000085%, and / or vitamin B2, in particular in a proportion of 0.003% - 0.006%, preferably 0.0046% and / or vitamin B6, in particular in a proportion of 0.003% - 0.006%, preferably 0.0046%, and / or vitamin C, in particular in a proportion of 0.2% - 0.35%, preferably 0.27%, and / or vitamin E, in particular in a proportion of 0.03% - 0.05%, preferably 0.06%.

[0016] The proposed formula ensures a balanced supply of nutrients and active ingredients throughout all three phases of athletic activity. In particular, the B vitamins (e.g., vitamin B1 and / or vitamin B6) act as carbohydrate absorption enhancers. Vitamin B1 increases the energy available to the athlete's cells, thus improving energy metabolism. Vitamin B6 specifically improves glycogen and fat metabolism.

[0017] The percentage figures are weight percentages based on the total weight of the beverage (or powder or concentrate for mixing one) without taking water into account.

[0018] The aforementioned task is further accomplished by a procedure for administering a sports drink with the composition described above to an athlete, comprising the following steps: administering a first portion (preferably 30 to 60 minutes) before exercise in such a way that the minerals are (essentially) absorbed at the start of the exercise; administering a second portion during exercise in such a way as to ensure an adequate energy supply; and administering a third portion after exercise to replenish carbohydrate and mineral stores for optimized recovery. This procedure is characterized by the fact that the sports drink is used optimally in all three phases in connection with the athletic activity. This reduces the organizational and logistical effort required of the athlete.

[0019] The characteristic values ​​of an embodiment of the sports drink according to the invention are listed below.

[0020] Based on a 500 ml serving (30 g of ingredients, excluding water), the following table indicates advantageous quantities of each ingredient. Ranges within which the respective substance can be varied are not specified, but can be easily calculated from the percentages above. In addition to the listed substances, other substances may be present, for example, for flavoring and / or improving the solubility of individual ingredients. ingredient Amount in a 30g unit (500ml of the beverage) protein < 0,1 g carbohydrates 24 g of which sugar 23,5 g of which glucose 9,2 g of which fructose 2,0 g of which sucrose 12,3 g of which maltodextrin 0,5 g Fat < 0,1 g Biotin 50 µm Calcium 252 mg chloride 200 mg Folic acid 200 µm potassium 300 mg magnesium 114 mg sodium 0,35 g niacin 16 mg Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) 6 mg phosphorus 210 mg Vitamin A (Provitamin A) 160 µm Vitamin B1 1.1 mg Vitamin B12 2,5 µg Vitamin B2 1.4 mg Vitamin B6 1.4 mg Vitamin C 80 mg Vitamin E 12 mg

[0021] The B vitamins (especially vitamins B1 and B6) improve carbohydrate uptake by the athlete's body cells. Vitamins C and E provide antioxidants that strengthen the athlete's immune system. The minerals primarily serve to supply the athlete during exercise (especially through intake in the initial phase) and for regeneration after exercise (i.e., intake during the post-exercise phase).

[0022] Further embodiments are described in the dependent claims.

Claims

1. Sports drink, or powder or concentrate for mixing such a sports drink, comprising - at least one carbohydrate component for energy supply, wherein the carbohydrate component contains one or more short-chain carbohydrate components and one or more long-chain carbohydrate components, wherein the ratio of the total weight of the one or more short-chain carbohydrate components to the total weight of the one or more long-chain carbohydrate components is 1:100 to 1:10, - an algae powder for improving the oxygen uptake in an amount of up to 0.5 wt.%, containing brown algae, - a plurality of mineral substances, and possibly vitamins, in predetermined amounts.

2. Sports drink, or powder or concentrate for mixing such a sports drink, as claimed in the preceding claims, characterized by at least one monosaccharide, in particular glucose and / or fructose, and / or at least one disaccharide, in particular saccharose, and / or at least one oligosaccharide for rapid regeneration and providing energy during the athletic activity.

3. Sports drink, or powder or concentrate for mixing such a sports drink, as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in particular as claimed in one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the at least one long-chain carbohydrate component is maltodextrin.

4. Method for administering a sports drink as claimed in any one of the preceding claims to an athlete, comprising the following steps: administering a first portion before, preferably 30 to 60 minutes before the athletic exertion such that the mineral substances are (substantially) resorbed at the beginning of the athletic exertion, administering a second portion during the athletic exertion such that a sufficient energy supply is ensured, and administering a third portion after the athletic exertion to refill the carbohydrate and mineral substance stores for optimized regeneration.