Taurine Malic Acid Synergistic Supplement Composition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dietary supplement compositions containing taurine and malic acid do not provide sufficient ergogenic benefits, such as enhanced physical performance, stamina, and recovery, especially at doses greater than 1,000 mg/day of taurine and without a synergistic combination with malic acid.
Innovation Solution
A unique composition of taurine and malic acid in a specific molar ratio range of 2.1:1 to 1.9:1, combined through a process involving dissolution in water and subsequent drying, creating a solid composition that synergistically enhances energy and recovery when administered.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If taurine is used alone at high doses (up to 6-10 g/day), then aerobic and anaerobic performance may be improved, but the cost increases and the effectiveness is limited without synergistic combination
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines taurine and malic acid in a specific molar ratio (2:1 to 1:1) to create a synergistic composition. This merging of two substances produces enhanced ergogenic effects compared to using taurine alone, allowing for effective performance improvement at lower overall doses and reduced cost.
2Reliability
If taurine and malic acid are combined in existing compositions, then pH adjustment is achieved, but ergogenic benefits are insufficient due to inadequate taurine dosage and lack of synergistic combination
Solution Approach 1:
The patent specifies a precise molar ratio range (2:1 to 1:1) of taurine to malic acid, which optimizes the synergistic effect. This parameter control ensures that the composition delivers sufficient ergogenic benefits while maintaining cost-effectiveness through optimized dosing.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates a composite composition of taurine and malic acid where the specific molar ratio enhances the functional properties beyond what either substance provides alone. This composite approach maximizes ergogenic benefits while controlling costs.
3Reliability
If malic acid is used only as a pH modifier in existing compositions, then pH control is achieved, but active nutrition and ergogenic effects are not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes malic acid multi-functional by using it both as a pH modifier and as an active nutritional component that contributes to ergogenic effects. This universal use of malic acid eliminates the need for additional separate ingredients, maintaining composition simplicity while achieving multiple benefits.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The composition effectively provides ergogenic benefits, including increased exercise performance, improved energy, muscle damage prevention, and inflammation reduction, at doses of 1,500 mg to 3,500 mg of taurine and 700 mg to 1,700 mg of malic acid per day.
Implementation Method 1
combining taurine and malic acid in an aqueous solution
Implementation Method 2
drying to produce the solid composition
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a novel supplement composition comprising a 2:1 molar ratio of taurine to malic acid, which can be added to food or beverages, or incorporated as a dietary supplement. The present supplement composition when added to a food, beverage or dietary supplement provides various health benefits, including ergogenic effects of enhanced physical performance, stamina, and recovery, threshold pain reduction, increased power, and increased vasodilation for improved recovery and performance. The present disclosure also provides method of making the composition.