Pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition

Abstract

The invention relates to a pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition comprising an alkalized organic substance selected from the group comprising proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, vitamins, therapeutic agents and mixtures thereof. Such compositions are useful for treating a range of diseases and conditions. They also give rise to beneficial physiological effects such as, for example, increasing physical strength, muscle mass and endurance.

1 . A pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition, comprising an alkalized organic substance wherein the organic substance comprises one or more proteins, amino acids, or a mixture thereof. 
     
     
         2 . The pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition of  claim 1  wherein the one or more proteins comprise either or both of whey protein and grain protein. 
     
     
         3 . The pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition of  claim 2  wherein at least one of (i) the whey protein is provided as whey protein concentrate, or (ii) the grain protein is rice protein or wheat protein. 
     
     
         4 . The pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition of  claim 1  wherein the organic substance comprises glutamine. 
     
     
         5 . The pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition of  claim 4  wherein the glutamine is L-glutamine. 
     
     
         6 . The pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition of  claim 1  which comprises one or more of disodium phosphate, magnesium glycerol phosphate, magnesium stearate, di-potassium phosphate, soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, sodium phosphate and potassium phosphate. 
     
     
         7 . A method for preparing a pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition that comprises an alkalized organic substance wherein the organic substance comprises one or more proteins, amino acids, or a mixture thereof, the method comprising mixing the organic substance with sufficient base for the composition to have a pH that is between 7 and 15. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7  wherein at least one of:
 (a) the one or more proteins comprise either or both of whey protein and grain protein, or 
 (b) the one or more proteins comprise either or both of whey protein and grain protein and at least one of (i) the whey protein is provided as whey protein concentrate, or (ii) the grain protein is rice protein or wheat protein. 
 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 7  wherein at least one of:
 (a) the organic substance comprises glutamine, or 
 (b) the organic substance comprises L-glutamine. 
 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 7  wherein the pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition comprises one or more of disodium phosphate, magnesium glycerol phosphate, magnesium stearate, di-potassium phosphate, soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, sodium phosphate and potassium phosphate. 
     
     
         11 . A method of increasing physical strength and/or muscle mass in a subject, or for increasing physical endurance and/or physical efficiency in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition comprising an alkalized organic substance, wherein the organic substance comprises one or more proteins, amino acids, or a mixture thereof. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11  wherein at least one of:
 (a) the one or more proteins comprise either or both of whey protein and grain protein, or 
 (b) the one or more proteins comprise either or both of whey protein and grain protein and at least one of (i) the whey protein is provided as whey protein concentrate, or (ii) the grain protein is rice protein or wheat protein. 
 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 11  wherein at least one of:
 (a) the organic substance comprises glutamine, or 
 (b) the organic substance comprises L-glutamine. 
 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 11  wherein the pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition comprises one or more of disodium phosphate, magnesium glycerol phosphate, magnesium stearate, di-potassium phosphate, soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, sodium phosphate and potassium phosphate.